Tuition
Students and/or their families will be notified in writing each spring of the tuition rates for the coming academic year.
2018-2019 Tuition Rates for Undergraduates
| Cost Breakdown | Rate |
| Cost Per Semester | $23,435 |
| Full-Time - Academic Year* | $46,870 |
| Part-Time - Per Credit Hour | $1,950 |
* covers 12.0 to 19.5 credits—additional tuition charges apply when credits
Housing
On-campus costs include utilities, local telephone service, and high-speed Internet access; Meyerhoff House residents also have cable TV.
| Item | |
| $5,005/semester | |
| On-Campus Single for a single bedroom in an apartment | $5,555/semester |
| Housing Damage Deposit | $250 |
The Housing Agreement is made for an academic year unless the student moves into housing mid-year. Should a student move from the residence hall at any time while under
Off-campus housing
| Meal Plan | Cost |
| 200 Meal Plan (14 meals/week* with $75 Dining Dollars) | $1,935/semester |
| 150 Meal Plan (10 meals/week* with $125 Dining Dollars) | $1,635/semester |
| 100 Meal Plan (7 meals/week* with $135 Dining Dollars) | $1,315/semester |
| 75 Meal Plan (5 meals/week* with $80 Dining Dollars) | $1,005/semester |
* Approximately
Our meal plans are designed specifically to match the lifestyle of artists. They're also your best buy for eating on campus-you always get more for your dollar when you use a block meal rather than purchasing the same items à la carte.
Breakfast is served both à la carte and "all-you-care-to-eat." A la carte and block meal selections are available in both the Meyerhoff House Dining Room and at Café Doris, located in the Fox Building. Lunch and dinner in the Meyerhoff House Dining Room during the week and all weekend meals (brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday) are "all-you-care-to-eat."
In addition to the block meals, meal plans include "dining dollars." These provide the greatest value when used for a cup of coffee or a snack between classes. Dining dollars are exclusively for food at Meyerhoff House Dining Room, Café Doris, and Java Corner and may be redeemed without using a block meal.
First-year students are required to select meal plans of 150 or greater. Students may change, add, or drop meal plans within the first week of each semester. However, once the meal plan change period has expired, students will not be able to drop or reduce plans. Unused block meals will be forfeited at the end of each semester. Dining dollars carry over from fall to spring semester but are forfeited at the end of the year. Please note that even if you live off-campus, you can still sign up for a meal plan.
Basic Fees
| Fee | Cost |
| Orientation Fee (mandatory for all entering students) | $190 one-time fee |
| Student Life Fee (mandatory) | $1,100/academic year |
| Technology Fee (mandatory) | $660/academic year |
| Health Insurance Fee for Fall/Spring/Summer (charge reversed with proof of personal insurance coverage and hard waiver) | $1,466/academic year |
| Health Insurance Fee (exchange program Fall only) | $705 |
| Health Insurance Fee (Spring/Summer) | $923 |
| Security Deposit (mandatory for all entering students) | $150 one-time refundable deposit |
MICA Student Life
The Student Life fee supports a wide variety of resources and programs that support student wellness and strengthen the co-curricular experience. This fee allows most campus events to be free for students, and the remainder
Optional Fees
Annual Parking Permits
| Item | Fee |
| Non-resident "General" Student Parking Permit | $120/year Station Lot |
| "Resident" Parking Permit | $200/year Founders Green Lot |
Administrative Fees + Deposits
| Item | Fee |
| Undergraduate Admissions Deposit ( |
$450/$600 Early Decision |
| Housing Deposit | $550/$650 Early Decision |
| Transcripts (official electronic) | $3 |
| Transcripts (official printed) | $5 |
Application Fees (nonrefundable)
| Item | Fee |
| Undergraduate | $60 |