Sample Budgets

The sample budgets below represent average costs for the 2011-2012 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.

Personal/Misc costs include average amounts for local transportation, clothing, grooming, recreation, telephone, etc.

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

 

Sample Undergraduate Budgets

	Michigan Students/Year Undergraduate	Out-of-State Students/Year Undergraduate
Tuition	$12,770	$31,640
Fees & Taxes	$52	$52
Room & Board	$8,204	$8,204
Books & Supplies	$996	$996
Personal/Misc	$1,800	$1,788
Total Budget	$23,822	$42,680

 

Sample Graduate Budgets

	Michigan Students/Year Graduate	Out-of-State Students/Year Graduate
Tuition	$10,242	$20,116
Fees & Taxes	$34	$34
Room & Board	$8,976	$8,974
Books & Supplies	$1,402	$1,402
Personal/Misc	$1,782	$1,786
Total Budget	$22,434	$32,312

 

Information on average budgets for International Students may be found on the Student Accounts web site.