Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance, often referred to as the budget, represents an estimate of the expenses a student may incur while pursuing their education. Budgets vary based on factors such as residency status, academic classification (undergraduate or graduate), and enrollment level. Each budget includes both direct costs and indirect costs.

Direct costs are expenses directly charged to the Student Billing Account, such as tuition and fees.
Indirect costs are expenses that do not appear on your bill and can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle. These are estimated by the school and included in your budget to represent typical costs associated with attending college. For example, while average loan fees are always factored into the budget, their actual impact on you depends on whether you choose to take out a loan.

Financial aid budgets are calculated using several key components:

Estimated tuition and fees,
Housing and meal costs, based on a two-person residence hall room and a full meal plan,
Books and supplies, which include estimates from ESU contracted bookstore and an allowance for computer rental or purchase,
Transportation allowances, covering education-related travel expenses (not intended for all daily transportation costs),
Miscellaneous expenses, providing limited assistance for personal living costs beyond housing and meals,
Loan fee allowances, based on the average fees paid by borrowers in the previous year.

Actual expenses will vary by student. Whenever possible, the most current data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics—such as Consumer Expenditure and Consumer Price Index information—is used when creating the Cost of Attendance for the upcoming aid year, particularly for transportation and miscellaneous allowances.

2025-2026 Undergraduate Students’ Cost of Attendance

Full Time In-State (12 hours): Tuition & Fees- $7,564
Housing & Food- $10,984
Books & Supplies- $2,132
Transportation- $2,204
Miscellaneous- $1,440
Loan Fees- $68
Half Time Out-of-State (6 hours): Tuition & Fees- $6,904
Housing & Food- $10,984
Books & Supplies- $1,832
Transportation- $1,102
Miscellaneous- $720
Loan Fees- $68
Half Time In-State (6 hours): Tuition & Fees- $3,476
Housing & Food- $10,984
Books & Supplies- $1,832
Transportation- $1,102
Miscellaneous- $720
Loan Fees- $68
Full Time Out-of-State (12 hours): Tuition & Fees- $16,132
Housing & Food- $10,984
Books & Supplies- $2,132
Transportation- $2,204
Miscellaneous- $1,440
Loan Fees- $68

2025-2026 Graduate Students’ Cost of Attendance

Full Time In-State (9 hours): Tuition & Fees- $7,100
Housing & Food- $10,984
Books & Supplies- $1,982
Transportation- $2,204
Miscellaneous- $1,440
Loan Fees- $120
Half Time In-State (5-6 hours): Tuition & Fees- $3,944
Housing & Food- $10,984
Books & Supplies- $1,782
Transportation- $1,102
Miscellaneous- $720
Loan Fees- $120
Half Time (6-8 Hours): Tuition & Fees- $15,072
Housing & Food- $10,984
Books & Supplies- $1,982
Transportation- $2,204
Miscellaneous- $1,440
Loan Fees- $120
Half Time Out-of-State (5-6 hours): Tuition & Fees- $8,372
Housing & Food- $10,984
Books & Supplies- $1,782
Transportation- $1,102
Miscellaneous- $720
Loan Fees- $120

2025-2026 Accelerated Online Programs’ Cost of Attendance

Education Administration, Curriculum & Instruction: 1 Module- 3 Credit Hours:
Tuition & Fees- $1,026
Housing & Food- $2,261
Books & Supplies- $390
Transportation- $455
Miscellaneous-$294
Loan Fees-$60
1 Module-6 Credit Hours:
Tuition & Fees- $2,052
Housing & Food- $2,261
Books & Supplies- $465
Transportation- $455
Miscellaneous-$294
Loan Fees-$60
2 Modules- 6 Credit Hours:

Tuition & Fees- $2,052
Housing & Food- $4,522
Books & Supplies- $780
Transportation- $910
Miscellaneous-$588
Loan Fees-$60
Accountancy, Business Administration, Information Technology: 1 Module- 3 Credit Hours:
Tuition & Fees- $1,122
Housing & Food- $2,261
Books & Supplies- $390
Transportation- $455
Miscellaneous-$294
Loan Fees-$60
1 Module-6 Credit Hours:
Tuition & Fees- $2,052
Housing & Food- $2,244
Books & Supplies- $465
Transportation- $455
Miscellaneous-$294
Loan Fees-$60
2 Modules- 6 Credit Hours:

Tuition & Fees- $2,244
Housing & Food- $4,522
Books & Supplies- $780
Transportation- $910
Miscellaneous-$588
Loan Fees-$60
Nursing: 1 Module- 3 Credit Hours:
Tuition & Fees- $1,236
Housing & Food- $2,261
Books & Supplies- $390
Transportation- $455
Miscellaneous-$294
Loan Fees-$60
1 Module-6 Credit Hours:
Tuition & Fees- $2,472
Housing & Food- $2,261
Books & Supplies- $465
Transportation- $455
Miscellaneous-$294
Loan Fees-$60
2 Modules- 6 Credit Hours:

Tuition & Fees- $2,472
Housing & Food- $4,522
Books & Supplies- $780
Transportation- $910
Miscellaneous-$588
Loan Fees-$60

Cost of Attendance