In-state
2023-24 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $16,051
Food and housing: $11,754
_______________________
Total (est.): $27,805*
Out-of-state
2023-24 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $43,435
Food and housing: $11,754
_______________________
Total (est.): $55,189*
International
2023-24 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $44,935
Food and housing: $12,269
Books and supplies: $1,334
Personal/misc.: $3,048
Medical: $2,625
_______________________
Total (est.): $64,211*
In-state
2023-24 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $16,051
Food and housing: $11,754
_______________________
Total (est.): $27,805*
Out-of-state
2023-24 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $43,435
Food and housing: $11,754
_______________________
Total (est.): $55,189*
International
2023-24 undergraduate cost
Tuition and fees: $44,935
Food and housing: $12,269
Books and supplies: $1,334
Personal/misc.: $3,048
Medical: $2,625
_______________________
Total (est.): $64,211*
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