2011-2012 Academic Year Tuition and Fees

Like so many colleges and universities, Elms College is concerned about the impact the weak economy is having on our students and their families, and we have worked hard to continue to provide access to a high quality education for all our students. While it can be difficult, we consistently strive to keep costs as low as possible while keeping quality high.

Conscious of the financial challenges faced by many of our families, we have set our tuition and fees for academic year 2011-2012 with much thought and analysis. 

Total Tuition and Fees

Total (Resident): $38,580 per academic year
Total (Commuter): $27,930 per academic year

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Tuition

• Full-time undergraduate tuition is $13,406 per semester, totalling $26,812 for the academic year.
• Graduate tuition is $638 per credit. Part-time undergraduate tuition is $546 per credit.
• Tuition for the M.B.A. program is $650 per credit.

Fees

• Comprehensive fees are $445 per semester, totalling $890 for the academic year. 
• An annual technology fee of $228 is assessed during the fall semester for commuter students. For residents, this fee is $426.
• For the 2011-2012 academic year, the annual health insurance fee is $1426. For international students, the rate is $1,665 (coverage is from 9/1 - 8/31). This fee is waived with proof of coverage. Massachusetts law requires that all students enrolled in nine or more credits must have health insurance coverage. All students MUST visit: www.universityhealthplans.com to enroll/waive health insurance.
• Room and Board for resident students is $5,101 per semester or $10,202 for the academic year. A security deposit of $250 is assessed during the fall semester. Private rooms carry an additional fee of $500 per semester.

Explanation of Fees

• Comprehensive fees cover services and benefits provided by the fitness center, counseling, the wellness center, career services, class dues, the yearbook, student activities, student government and the Dean of Students office. 
• Graduation and orientation fees: 
  • For new students a $55 non-refundable orientation fee will be added to the semester bill. 
  • For students meeting graduation requirements, a $150 non-refundable graduation fee will be added to the semester bill. This fee covers participation in events leading up to and including graduation.

Attendance Costs

Attendance costs are broken down into two categories; direct and indirect:

• Direct Costs are charges billed directly to the student by the college (tuition, fees, room and board).
• Indirect Costs are other expenses necessary to obtain an education (books, supplies, travel and personal expenses). 

Method of Payment

• Payment in full: August 2 for the fall semester / January 2 for the spring semester.
• Acceptable forms of payment: Cash; Check; Visa; MasterCard; Discover; and American Express.
• Monthly Payment Plan: Administered by Tuition Management System (TMS), this plan allows students to divide payments into 10 monthly installments for a one-time fee of $65.  Enrollment is done directly with TMS by calling 1-800-722-4867 or via the Web at www.afford.com.