Tuition

Pennsylvania Residents, Full-Time Tuition Charges

(12-18 Semester Credit Hours)

$3,746

Full-time students taking more than 18 credits pay an additional $312 per credit for any undergraduate credit hours in excess of 18.

Part-time Pennsylvania Resident Students taking fewer than 12 credits, pay at the rate of $312 per undergraduate credit scheduled.

Out-of-State Residents, Full-Time Tuition Charges*

(12-18 Semester Credit Hours)

$9,365

Full-time students taking more than 18 credits pay an additional $780 per credit for any undergraduate credit hours in excess of 18.

Part-time out-of-state resident students taking fewer than 12 credits, pay at the rate of $780 per undergraduate credit scheduled.

 

* All non-Pennsylvania residents are guaranteed an Out-of-State tuition award that is applied directly to their tuition.  For more information about our Out-of-State Tuition Award, please see the ESU website at www.esu.edu.

Mandatory Fees

Additional Undergraduate Fees
General Fee
Full-time student, per semester	$1,106
Full-time Extended Learning student, per semester	$572
Part-time student, per credit	$93
Part-time Extended Learning student, per credit	$48
Technology Fee
Full-time student, per semester: PA Resident	$232
Full-time student, per semester: Out-of-State	$353
Part-time student, per credit: PA Resident	$20
Part-time student, per credit: Out-of-State	$30
Transportation Fee, per semester
Part-time Students	$28
Full-time student	$55
Academic Records Fee	$10

Other Fees

Late Request for Schedule

$50

(Charges apply to continuing students who scheduled classes after their designated registration appointment.)

Late Payment of Fees

1.5%

(Charges apply to those who fail to make payment by the due date indicated in billing instructions and will be assessed monthly on all outstanding balances)

Library Late Fee

$3

Application Fee (non-refundable)
Undergraduate (Domestic)	$25
Undergraduate (International)	$50
Graduate (Domestic & International)	$50

 

Identification Card Fee

$20

This is a permanent card that is validated each semester for use of the library, dining hall, student activities, and student identification. Lost or damaged cards will be replaced at a cost of $20.

Returned Check Fee

$25

This is a handling fee assessed for all checks drawn in payment of fees that are not honored due to insufficient funds or an invalid account.

Nursing Program Fee, per semester

$937

This is an instructional fee for the clinical sections of the BS Nursing program.  This fee is charged sophomore through senior years.

Enrollment Fee

$300

Each applicant offered admission to the university is required to pay a non-refundable, one time Enrollment Fee to reserve a place in the incoming class.

International Student Verification	$560
Student Payment Plan	$35

 

Parking Rates

Commuter permits on or before Aug 18, 2017	$70/semester  $100/year
Commuter permits after Aug 18, 2017	$100/semester  $150/year
Resident permits	$70/semester  $100/year
University Ridge permits	$70/semester  $100/year
Special permission permits	$70/semester

Residency Detail

Pennsylvania Residents
Tuition covers library and laboratory fees, the cost of registration, and the maintaining of student records.  Non-matriculated students pay at the applicable rate per credit.

Out-of-State Students
Students whose legal residence is beyond the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pay out-of-state tuition and technology fee.  Tuition covers library and laboratory fees, the cost of registration, and the maintaining of student records.

Mandatory Fees Detail

General Fee
This general fee is a mandatory fee used to support the university's academic programs and a variety of student services and activities such as student government, student organizations, health services and wellness programs, and Student Center debt service, capital replacement, and maintenance.

This fee is charged during all university sessions (including Winter Session and Summer Sessions), and at all course locations (including internships, student teaching, Dixon University Center in Harrisburg, and all other off-campus sites).  Refunds of the General Fee duing regular and special sessions will be processed in accordance with the same schedule and policy as tuition refunds.

Technology Fee
The technology fee was instituted by the State System Board of Governors in the fall of 2002 and is used to enhance student access to the latest technology in the classroom and to prepare students for a technology-driven world.

Transportation Fee
The transportation fee supports the operation of the shuttle bus service that is available to all students with a valid ESU ID.

Academic Records Fee
The General Academic Records Fee is non-refundable and is intended to cover the cost of transcripts and graduation application fees.  Students will receive lifetime transcripts upon graduation.  It is a flat fee assessed on undergraduate and graduate students.  The academic records fee does not cover the cost of express delivery of transcripts.

Housing Charges

Fall 2017/Spring 2018

Hemlock/Hawthorn Suites (per semester)

Double occupancy	$3,850
Single room	$4,275
Double Occupancy with Living Room	$4,010
Single room, quad occupancy with Living Room	$4,670
Single room, double occupancy with Living Room	$5,030

Residence Halls (per semester)

Double Occupancy	$3,000
Permanent triple	$2,205
Single Room	$4,500

University Apartments (per semester)

Single room

$3,750

University Ridge (per semester)

(570-422-2400)

Four single bedroom apartment

$3,800

ONLY University Apartments and University Ridge residents may choose alternative meal plans or delete meal service; all other students in on-campus housing must participate in either the 19, 15 or 10 meals a week meal plan or the 175 meals per semester block plan. A student may make meal plan changes only during the first two weeks of the semester.

Meal Plan Charges

This charge is for off-campus students who wish to eat meals in the university dining hall.

ANY 19 meals

includes 250 dining dollars

$1,396

Monday-Friday: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Saturday and Sunday: Brunch and dinner

 

ANY 15 meals	includes 250 dining dollars	$1,336
ANY 10 meals	includes 250 dining dollars	$1,116
175 Block	includes 250 dining dollars	$1,287
75 Block	includes 250 dining dollars	$829

Dining Dollars: Unused dining dollars will carry over from fall to spring semester; however, they do not carry over to the next academic year. Unused dining dollars will lapse to the university at the end of each spring semester.

Damage Charges

Students are held responsible for damage, breakage, loss, or delayed return of university property. Damages that are determined to be communal will be prorated in accordance with university policy and housing contract agreement. Deliberate disregard for university property will also result in disciplinary action. 

All keys to university rooms are university property and are loaned to students. Students who do not return keys will be charged a lock replacement fee to be determined by the institution. Loss of a room key should be reported immediately.