Budgeting for College

Shown below are estimates of adequate budgets for the academic year 2011–2012. With the exception of tuition and fees, which are fixed charges, these estimates reflect average amounts that students spend for room, meals, books, and supplies. Personal expenses include those for laundry, clothing, and social activities.

Students should note that, other than tuition and fees, these figures represent estimates only. It is possible for students to spend considerably less or considerably more, depending on individual lifestyles and spending habits. However, these are the amounts used in calculating a student’s eligibility for financial assistance based on need. case by case basis.

2011-12 Annual Cost of Attendance

Tuition

$40,600

Fixed charge for 12 credit hours or more for which you are billed.

Fees

$564

Fixed athletic, activity and mental health fees for which you are billed.

Books

$1,100

Per information from the Emory bookstore, average expenses for required books. Will vary by curriculum.

Housing

$6,988

Students living in residence halls are billed for a specific hall. This figure represents the average charge for a double room and includes all utilities, cable TV and one campus computer connection. As an average it may be more or less than your actual charges.

Food

$4,640

Freshmen are billed for a minimum food charge of $2,115 per semester. The total estimated food expense of $4,230 covers the mandatory food charge for the unlimited food plan. Upperclass students' costs may vary depending upon their choice of meal plan.

Personal

$1,200

A variable figure which includes items such as laundry, telephone, grooming and entertainment. This fee is not assessed by Emory.

Travel

 $900

Represents a modest travel allowance. Actual expenses will vary by student. This is not a fixed charge.

TOTAL

$55,992

Many students have expenses which are not covered by financial aid, including costs for food, books, travel, and incidental expenses that exceed the amounts listed above. Expenditures above these amounts are covered by the family, not by financial aid. Club and Greek fees, supplies for extracurricular classes, and car expenses are not included in the financial aid budget.

The tuition charge for the fall and spring semesters includes full-time instruction in a normal program of study, use of facilities and equipment, and medical and health services. When part-time enrollment is permitted (a course load of fewer than twelve hours), students are charged by the credit hour. The charge for part-time students does not include medical and health services.

Tuition and room charges for the summer term may be found in the summer school catalog.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Bills for tuition, fees, and room charges are posted to the student’s OPUS account for review and printing several weeks before the first day of class, with instructions and a specified deadline for payment. For more information, see Student Financial Services.

Books

The Emory University Bookstore is located at 1390 Oxford Road and includes books, supplies, computers, peripherals, software, clothes and accessories.