The budget below approximates the cost of education for the academic year and includes an amount for tuition and fees (depending on the course load); an allowance for room and board (which varies according to where the student lives); a standard amount for books, supplies, and personal expenses; and a transportation allowance.
| Budget Components | Commuter Student | Off-Campus Student | On-Campus Student |
| Tuition and fees (two semesters full-time) |
$37,372 |
$37,372 |
$37,372 |
| Room and board | $1,610 | $12,885 | $12,810 |
| Books and supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Transportation | $480 | varies | varies |
| Personal expenses | $500 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total budget |
$40,762 | $52,057 | $51,982 |