Tuition and Fees

The 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 - 2008/2009

Tuition/Hr .5 to 5.5 credits $345 per semester credit
Tuition/Hr 6.0 to 11.5 credits $680 per semester credit
Tuition 12-18 credits $10,900 per semester
Tuition/Hr in excess of 18 credits/semester $220 per semester credit
Tuition/Hr for Senior Citizens (age 62+) $50 per semester credit
Students enrolled in the traditional academic programs are eligible to apply for Concordia University scholarships.
Tuition/Hr for Auditing a Course $175 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 $55 per semester. A fee of $20 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 $22 per semester
    • Health and Social Services BS program
    • BS in Business
    • 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 $50 per semester
All graduate students enrolled regardless of credit hour total $30 per semester

No technology fee will be assessed in the Summer Semester

Campus Housing

Campus Housing Regular Semester Rates
Elizabeth Hall, Neils Hall, Weber Hall
Standard Rate (2+ persons per room) $1435 per semester
Single $1700 per semester
East Hall
Suite Rate (2+ persons per room) $1550 per semester
Suite Rate (Single) $1835 per semester
Apartment $1835 per semester
Holman Apartments $1835 per semester
Residence Hall Damage Deposit (refundable) $150 per year

Campus Housing fee includes a student-assessed fee of $15 per semester for student activities. Students electing to terminate their campus-housing contract before June 1 are subject to a contract cancellation fee of $200.

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 + $650 Flex Dollars $1635 per semester
75 meals + $600 Flex Dollars $1690 per semester
100 meals + $550 Flex Dollars $1750 per semester
7 meals per week + $400 Flex Dollars $1590 per semester
Apartment Plan 30 meals + $345 Flex Dollars $830 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

Students who opt to pay their tuition on a monthly payment plan are assessed a charge based on the total dollar amount that is being deferred.

For deferring up to this amount: The per semester fee is:
$1000 $50
$2000 $75
OVER $2000 $95

Private Music Lessons

per 1/2 hr lesson per week $450 per semester
per 1 hr lesson per week $900 per semester

Graduation Fees

Full participation $150
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.

Late Payment Fees

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 signed a repayment agreement. The repayment agreement assesses the student a $100 nonrefundable fee and grants the student a 30-day grace period during which all financial aid resources, loans, etc. can be finalized. Any account not settled within this 30-day grace period is assessed a late payment charge of 1.5 % per month on the total unpaid balance until the balance is paid in full.

Student who fail to complete a repayment agreement or fail to pay their tuition and fees in full by the beginning of the term will be assessed a late payment fee of 1.5% on the total unpaid balance.

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 $480 per year (estimated)

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).