Tuition and Fees
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Traditional BA and AA Tuition - 2010/2011
| Tuition/Hr .5 to 5.5 credits | $380 per semester credit |
|---|---|
| Tuition/Hr 6.0 to 11.5 credits | $750 per semester credit |
| Tuition 12-18 credits | $11,950 per semester |
| Tuition/Hr in excess of 18 credits/semester | $240 per semester credit |
| Tuition/Hr for Senior Citizens (age 62+) | $55 per semester credit |
| Students enrolled in the traditional academic programs are eligible to apply for Concordia University scholarships. | |
| Tuition/Hr for Auditing a Course | $190 per semester credit |
Student Government Fee
The Student Government imposed Student activity fee will be assessed as follows:
- All full-time students in the BA and BSN programs will be assessed a fee of $57 per semester. A fee of $23 will be assessed for enrollment between 6 and 11.5 credits. No fee is charged for enrollment below 6 credits.
- All students in the following programs will be assessed a fee of $23 per semester
- Health and Social Services BS program
- BS in Business
- All On campus Graduate Level programs
No student activity fee is assessed in the Summer Semester.
Technology Fee
A technology fee will be assessed in the Fall and Spring semesters per the following schedule:
| All undergraduate students enrolled regardless of credit hour total | $50 per semester |
| All graduate students enrolled regardless of credit hour total | $30 per semester |
No technology fee will be assessed in the Summer Semester
Campus Housing
| Campus Housing | Regular Semester Rates |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hall, Neils Hall, Weber Hall | |
| Standard Rate (2+ persons per room) | $1570 per semester |
| Single | $1855 per semester |
| East Hall | |
| Suite Rate (2+ persons per room) | $1695 per semester |
| Suite Rate (Single) | $2040 per semester |
| Apartment | $2135 per semester (2 bedroom) |
| Coates Apartments | $2040 per semester |
| Residence Hall Damage Deposit (refundable) | $150 per year |
Campus Housing fee includes a student-assessed fee of $30 per semester for student activities.
Unmarried freshmen under the age of 21 are required to live in campus housing for their first two years. Those students 21 and older and those students living within 40 miles of campus may apply for a campus housing waiver. Married students should call student services, 503-280-8512, for information about living in campus owned housing and references to area residential opportunities.
Campus Dining Services
| 50 meals + $675 Flex Dollars | $1795 per semester |
| 75 meals + $625 Flex Dollars | $1855 per semester |
| 100 meals + $600 Flex Dollars | $1920 per semester |
| 7 meals per week + $400 Flex Dollars | $1750 per semester |
| Apartment Plan 30 meals + $345 Flex Dollars | $850 per semester |
Off campus students and students living in campus apartments may purchase debit-purchase meal plans in various amounts. Refer to program brochure for details
Lab fees and other course related fees — refer to course descriptions and schedules.
Deferred Payment Plan Charge
Students who opt to pay their tuition on a monthly payment plan are assessed a fee from $90 - $140 based on length of term.
Private Music Lessons
| per 1/2 hr lesson per week | $450 per semester |
| per 1 hr lesson per week | $900 per semester |
Graduation Fees
| Full participation | $150 |
| Without ceremony | $75 |
Credit by Exam Fee
A $50 testing fee is required. If the student passes the exam, then an additional charge is assessed of: (hourly tuition rate x credits x 33%) - $50 testing fee previously paid.
Late Payment Fees
Students who have not paid tuition and fees in full or have not completed financial aid processing by the time the semester begins may attend classes provided that they have signed a repayment agreement. The repayment agreement assesses the student a $100 nonrefundable fee and grants the student a 30-day grace period during which all financial aid resources, loans, etc. can be finalized. Any account not settled within this 30-day grace period is assessed a late payment charge of 1.5 % per month on the total unpaid balance until the balance is paid in full.
Student who fail to complete a repayment agreement or fail to pay their tuition and fees in full by the beginning of the term will be assessed a late payment fee of 1.5% on the total unpaid balance.
Prior Learning Experience (PLE) Fees:
$175 portfolio reading fee (non-refundable)
$40 per credit accepted by the student
Other Possible Expenses
| Estimated Cost of Books | $400 per semester |
| Student Medical Insurance | $480 per year (estimated) |
Medical Insurance premiums must be paid directly to the insurance company along with submission of an annual application. The policy period runs from August 1 through July 31 of the following year.
Remember, there are many scholarship, grant and loan opportunities for those who need help paying for college—see the pages associated to your student type: freshmen, transfers, degree completion, graduate degree seekers or international students.
If you need additional help, or have questions about the financial aid process not answered in these pages, please e-mail our office or give us a call at 503-280-8514 (local) or 1-800-321-9371 (long distance).