Student Expenses
Student Expenses
A student and his or her family are responsible for the costs listed in the chart below. However, for those who qualify on the basis of need—and most students do—financial aid is available to defray all or part of these costs. The average amount freshmen paid last year was approximately $1,400 for these costs, not including contributions from the labor program. Fewer than five percent of Berea students are asked to cover the full cost of housing, meals, and fees.
Costs of attendance for the required Fall and Spring terms are as follows:
Expenses for Which the Student is Responsible
|
Fall |
Spring |
Total |
| Housing ($97.70/wk) |
$1,661 |
$1,661 |
$3,322 |
| Board (Meals, $90.82/wk) |
$1,544 |
$1,544 |
$3,088 |
| Health Fee |
$52 |
$52 |
$104 |
| Technology Fee |
$170 |
$170 |
$340 |
Other Campus Fees which include:
|
|
|
|
| Campus Activities Fee |
$(25) |
($25) |
($50) |
| Chimes (yearbook) & Other |
($28) |
($28) |
($56) |
|
Accident Fund Fee
|
($10) |
($10) |
($20) |
| Total fees and charges |
$3,490 |
$3,490 |
$6,980 |
Additional Expenses (Vary by Student*)
|
Fall |
Spring
|
Total |
|
| Books and Supplies |
$350 |
$350 |
$700 |
|
| Transportation |
$400 |
$400 |
$800 |
|
| Personal Expenses |
$800 |
$800 |
$1,600 |
|
| Estimated Totals |
$1,550 |
$1,550 |
$3,100 |
|
| Academic Year Total |
|
|
|
$10,080 |
* Estimated additional costs for academic year 2015-2016 may include fees for courses that include laboratory sessions or special supplies and are listed in course descriptions in this Catalog under Academic Programs and Courses.