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Sample Budgets

The sample budgets below represent average costs for the 2009-2010 academic year.  These budgets are based on 15 credits/semester for undergraduate students and 9 credits/semester for graduate students.

Room and board costs in the budget include a double room, linen service, Silver meal plan and use of study, laundry and recreational facilities. Students are allotted the same amount for living costs (room and board) whether they live on-campus or off-campus.

Sample Undergraduate Budgets
  Michigan Students/Year
Undergraduate
Out-of-State Students/Year
Undergraduate
Tuition $10,914 $27,312
Fees & Taxes $520 $520
Room & Board $7,444 $7,444
Books & Supplies $962 $962
Personal/Misc $1,708 $1,672
Total Budget $21,548 $37,910

Note: there is no allowance in the undergraduate budget for car expenses.

Sample Graduate Budgets
  Michigan Students/Year
Graduate
Out-of-State Students/Year
Graduate
Tuition $8,610 $17,398
Fees & Taxes $500 $500
Room & Board $8,138 $8,138
Books & Supplies $1,356 $1,356
Personal/Misc/Medical $4,130 $4,116
Total Budget $22,734 $31,508
 

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