Tuition and Fees
Scholarships
Subscribe to NewsThe following information applies to those students seeking a traditional Bachelor of Arts or Associate of Arts degree through Concordia University. Tuition and fees will vary for those transfering into a degree completion Bachelor of Science, enrolling in graduate studies programs or enrolling in international studies programs.
Traditional BA and AA Tuition - 2011/2012
| Tuition/Hr .5 to 5.5 credits | $395 per semester credit |
|---|---|
| Tuition/Hr 6.0 to 11.5 credits | $785 per semester credit |
| Tuition 12-18 credits | $12,450 per semester |
| Tuition/Hr in excess of 18 credits/semester | $250 per semester credit |
| Tuition/Hr for Honored Citizens (age 62+) | $55 per semester credit |
| Students enrolled in the traditional academic programs are eligible to apply for Concordia University scholarships. | |
| Tuition/Hr for Auditing a Course | $200 per semester credit |
Student Government Fee
The Student Government imposed Student activity fee will be assessed as follows:
- All full-time students in the BA and BSN programs will be assessed a fee of $57 per semester. A fee of $23 will be assessed for enrollment between 6 and 11.5 credits. No fee is charged for enrollment below 6 credits.
- All students in the following programs will be assessed a fee of $23 per semester
- Health and Social Services BS program
- All On campus Graduate Level programs
No student activity fee is assessed in the Summer Semester.
Technology Fee
A technology fee will be assessed in the Fall and Spring semesters per the following schedule:
| All undergraduate students enrolled regardless of credit hour total | $150 per semester |
| All graduate students enrolled regardless of credit hour total | $150 per semester |
No technology fee will be assessed in the Summer Semester for undergraduates only.
Blackboard Fee
A Blackboard fee will be assessed in the Fall and Spring semesters per the following schedule:
| All undergraduate students enrolled regardless of credit hour total | $39 per semester |
| All graduate students enrolled regardless of credit hour total | $59 per semester |
Campus Housing
| Campus Housing | Regular Semester Rates |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hall, Neils Hall, Weber Hall | |
| Standard Rate (2+ persons per room) | $1650 per semester |
| Single | $1950 per semester |
| Neils Hall - Apartment | $2045 per semester |
| East Hall | |
| Suite Rate (2+ persons per room) | $1780 per semester |
| Suite Rate (Single) | $2145 per semester |
| Apartment | $2245 per semester (2 bedroom) |
| Coates Apartments | $2145 per semester |
| Concordia Place Apartments | $2915 per semester (Studio) $2610 per semester (2 bedroom) $2440 per semester (3 bedroom) $2325 per semester (4 bedroom) |
| Residence Hall Damage Deposit (refundable) | $150 per year |
Campus Housing fee includes a student-assessed fee of $30 per semester for student activities. Students electing to terminate their campus housing contract before June 1 are subject to a contract cancellation fee of $250.
Unmarried freshmen under the age of 21 are required to live in campus housing for their first two years. Those students 21 and older and those students living within 40 miles of campus may apply for a campus housing waiver. Married students should call student services, 503-280-8512, for information about living in campus owned housing and references to area residential opportunities.
Campus Dining Services
| 50 meals + $675 Flex Dollars | $1870 per semester |
| 75 meals + $625 Flex Dollars | $1930 per semester |
| 100 meals + $600 Flex Dollars | $1995 per semester |
| 7 meals per week + $400 Flex Dollars | $1820 per semester |
| Apartment Plan 30 meals + $345 Flex Dollars | $880 per semester |
Off campus students and students living in campus apartments may purchase debit-purchase meal plans in various amounts. Refer to program brochure for details
Lab fees and other course related fees — refer to course descriptions and schedules.
Deferred Payment Plan Charge
A monthly payment plan is available each semester. Students may enroll in this payment plan through their My.CU account. There is an enrollment fee of $90 - $140, based on length of term. No further interest charges are assessed after the enrollment fee is paid.
Private Music Lessons
| per 1/2 hr lesson per week | $380 per semester |
| per 1 hr lesson per week | $760 per semester |
If students withdraw from private music lessons prior to the end of midterm week, 50% of the lesson fees will be refunded. If students withdraw from lessons after this time, none of the lesson fees will be refunded.
Graduation Fees
| Full participation | $175 |
| Without ceremony | $75 |
Credit by Exam Fee
A $50 testing fee is required. If the student passes the exam, then an additional charge is assessed of: (hourly tuition rate x credits x 33%) - $50 testing fee previously paid.
Tuition and Fees Payment Due Date
Tuition and Fees are due by the 1st day of the semester. Students who have not paid tuition and fees in full or have not completed financial aid processing by the time the semester begins may attend classes provided that they have enrolled in an online payment plan. If a student has not made payment in full or enrolled in the online payment plan offered by the University, he/she is at risk of being dropped from that semester's classes.
Prior Learning Experience (PLE) Fees:
$175 portfolio reading fee (non-refundable)
$40 per credit accepted by the student
Other Possible Expenses
| Estimated Cost of Books | $400 per semester |
| Student Medical Insurance (estimated for 2011/2012) |
$715 per year (full time undergraduate student) $1000 per year (graduate student) $1417 per year (spouse) $382 per year (each child) |
Medical Insurance premiums must be paid directly to the insurance company along with submission of an annual application. The policy period runs from August 1 through July 31 of the following year.
Remember, there are many scholarship, grant and loan opportunities for those who need help paying for college—see the pages associated to your student type: freshmen, transfers, degree completion, graduate degree seekers or international students.
If you need additional help, or have questions about the financial aid process not answered in these pages, please e-mail our office or give us a call at 503-280-8514 (local) or 1-800-321-9371 (long distance).