School of Engineering and Applied Science
Sever Institute of Technology
Graduate Student Cost Estimate

2007-08 Academic Year

 

The recommended course load for a student during their first year of study is 9-12 units per semester. The amount listed is a guide for graduate students of expenses per academic year. This is also the minimum amount needed for financial certification by international students for student visas.

A downloadable Declaration and Certification of Finances is available here.

Course Load
  EXPENSES 9-12 Units per Semester
  Tuition ($17,250/semester) $34,500
  Living Expenses (including books and supplies)   $16,600
  Student Health Fees   $679
  Total *  $51,779

* Above totals do not include tuition for the three-month summer period. Students who plan to be in-country during this period should include an additional $1,438 per unit for coursework in the Sever Institute. The budget outlined above covers only minimal essential expenditures. Items such as clothing, recreation and incidental are variables, and the cost of travel outside St. Louis is not included.

Additional cost which might be incurred
Estimated Tuition Costs for English Classes for 2007-08:
1 unit English classes $465
2 unit English classes $930
3 unit English classes $1,395
 

If you plan on having your spouse or dependents accompany you while studying, you will need to certify additional money in the below amounts:
Spouse $6,900
Each Child $4,400
 

Initial Expenses for Non-Dormitory Residents:
First month's rent and rental deposit $450 - $1,600
Utility and phone deposits $150 - $300
Household furnishing $300 - $1,800

Revised 2/22/07