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Costs for International Students

Current Estimated Academic Costs / 2009-2010
Last Updated: 18 May 2009

Undergraduates (required 12 or more hours)

Term Expense Cost
academic year Tuition/Fees  $14,737
academic year Room/Board $5,982
full  year (12 months) Miscellaneous  $1,200  
full year (12 months) Medical Insurance $596
Total   $22,515
  • Exchanges only pay book rental fee of $107 per semester
  • Room/Board based on standard double room ($1,531) and declining balance meal plan ($1,460)
  • WCU medical insurance mandatory unless student waives out and shows proof of other insurance
  • Additional cost: All incoming freshmen/degree-seeking undergraduates required to have personal computer

Graduates ( 9 or more hours)

Term Expense Cost
academic year Tuition/Fees  $14,819
academic year Room/Board $7,362
full  year (12 months) Miscellaneous  $1,200  
academic year Books $500 (approximate)
full year (12 months) Medical Insurance $596
Total   $24,477
  • Room/Board cost based on Robertson Hall ($2,681 per semester) and declining balance meal plan ($1,000)
  • WCU medical insurance mandatory unless student waives out and shows proof of other insurance
  • degree-seeking Graduates required to have personal computer
  • For F2 / J2 dependents: Add an additional $2,500 to totals above for each dependent
  • NOTE: Off-campus Rent may be more or less than room/board indicated above

Costs of Residence Halls per academic year[Single/Double]:

•  Standard Hall $2436 $1531
•  Central Drive Hall $2362 $1914
•  Balsam Hall $2630 $2285
•  Reynolds Hall  (Honors) $2755 $1677
•  Norton Road Hall $2324 $2153
•  Robertson Hall (Married) Efficiency   $2681               

One Bedroom   $2785

•  Village Greek, Extended Contract   $2440 Non-Greek   $2297



Costs for WCU Meal Plans

Link to current meal plans for 2008-2009

Link to Dining with WCU meal offerings

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