Syracuse University

Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance 2013-2014
Undergraduate Students

The cost of attendance is the estimated total amount that it will cost you to attend Syracuse University. The total financial aid award cannot exceed this estimate. Your actual costs for direct charges (those billable by SU) can vary based on fees at specific schools/colleges and other choices made regarding housing and meal plans. In addition, indirect expenses (non-billable) such as books, transportation and other educational costs may vary based on individual needs.

The estimated cost of attendance is provided so you may make informed and appropriate plans for financing your University education. After financial aid awards are taken into consideration, you are expected to meet all remaining needs. The Office of Financial Aid recognizes that students at SU choose a variety of living arrangements; therefore, we use a blended room and board rate to determine financial aid eligibility.

The cost of attendance may vary due to program of study and program fees.

Billable Costs		Other Expenses (average)
Tuition	$38,970	Books & Supplies	$1,360
Housing & Meals	14,054	Transportation	618
Miscellaneous Fees	1,488	Personal Expenses	960
Total	$54,512	Total	$2,938
Total Cost of Attendance	$57,450

Charges for tuition, housing, meals and fees are subject to increase annually. Such cost increases are necessary to secure the highest quality instruction, facilities, programs, and services for students. The University considers carefully all increases in fees to ensure that they are reasonable. It is important for students and families to plan for annual cost increases and to be prepared for the financial commitment.

Cost of Attendance 2013-2014
Graduate Students

The total amount of financial aid that students may receive for an academic year (fall and spring semesters) cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. The estimated Cost of Attendance for graduate students is listed below.

Billable Costs		Other Expenses (average)
Tuition	$23,292*	Books & Supplies	$822
Fees	760	Personal Expenses	1,870
Housing	9,000	Transportation	1,330
Meals	3,000	Loan Fee	860
		Medical Insurance	2,800
Total	$36,052	Total	$7,682
Total Cost of Attendance	$43,734

*Graduate students are charged tuition at a rate of $1,294 per credit hour. The above estimate is based on 18 credit hours for the academic year.

Cost of attendance estimates cover the expenses for only the graduate student attending school. We cannot increase the cost of attendance to cover living expenses for other family members. Your family expenses are taken into consideration by the federal methodology formula in calculating the Expected Family contribution (EFC) from the information you provide on your FAFSA.