About Tuition
About Fees
Tuition and Fees by Division/School Autumn 2011 through Spring 2012
Tuition Refund Schedule
Restrictions
How to Pay Tuition and Fees

Tuition

Tuition is assessed in one of four different ways: BY NUMBER OF COURSES: Students in the following programs are assessed tuition based on the number of courses for which they register. Students in this category include: College students (including those in the joint BA/MA programs) College students will normally register for 3 or 4 courses per quarter, which is considered full time status. o College students who are authorized to register for less than 3 courses or more than 4 will be billed on a per-course rate. Students enrolled in terminal Master's degree programs Students enrolled as bi-registrants in the Divinity School Students enrolled in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Campus, Evening or Weekend MBA program, including joint degree students when in residence at Chicago Booth Students in the Graham School of General Studies enrolled as Graduate Students-at-Large, Returning Scholars, or in the Master of Liberal Arts program Master's degree students in the Divinity School By Residence Status: Students in the following programs are assessed tuition based on their residence status irrespective of the number of courses for which they register: Students in a Ph.D. degree program Explanation of Residence Status: See RESIDENCE SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS IN PH.D. PROGRAMS for a further explanation of the residence status system By Enrollment in a Professional Degree Program: Professional students enrolled in the M.D. and the J.D. programs are assessed tuition at a full-time rate. By Program Enrollment and Course Fees: Students enrolled in certificate programs and other special programs at the Graham School or any of the three Chicago Booth Executive MBA programs are assessed fees based on the special rules of enrollment in their programs. FEES: Fees for which students may be billed include: Student Life Fees, health insurance premiums, Foreign Language Reading Examination Fees, Late Payment Fees, Late Registration Fees, and other fees that may be applicable. The Student Life Fee supports various aspects of the student life experience. For undergraduates, the Student Life Fee encompass health and wellness services, student activities and cocurricular programs, and special academic resources including laboratories and libraries. Similarly, for graduate students the Student Life Fee encompasses health and wellness and student activities and cocurricular programs. For information about Room and Board charges, contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Housing. For information about Library Fines, contact the Library Cashier Privileges Office. For information regarding the Lifetime Transcript Fee for Entering Graduate Students, contact the Registrar's Office. This fee is assessed once upon matriculation. Financial Aid Information: For information about Financial Aid for College Students, contact the Office of College Financial Aid. For information about Financial Aid for Graduate Students, contact the Dean of Students in the Division or School.

Tuition and Fees Schedule: Autumn 2011 through Spring 2012

Tuition by School/Division 2011-12 Rate (all rates are per quarter except as noted) COLLEGE Per Quarter 1 Course 5,863 2 Courses 9,908 Full Time 3 or 4 Courses 13,951 5 Courses 17,999 College Extended 272 College Tuition BS/MS BSD 13,870 College Tuition BA/MA HUM 14,856 College Tuition BA/MS PSD 14,022 College Tuition BA/MA SSD 14,856   BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DIVISION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 13,870 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 4,224 Ph.D. Extended Residence 798 Ph.D. Pro Forma 272 Non-Degree Visitor 952 MS 1 Course 4,623 MS 2 Courses 9,247 MS 3 Courses 13,870 MS 4 Courses 18,493   DIVINITY SCHOOL Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 13,699 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 5,402 Ph.D. Extended Residence 864 Ph.D. Pro Forma 272 AMRS/MA - Full Time 10,000 AMRS/MA - Half Time 5,000 Non-Degree Visitor 952 MDIV Full Time 8,996 MDIV Half Time 4,498 DIV Bi-registered Seminary 1 Course 2,836 DIV Bi-registered Seminary 2 Courses 4,896 DIV Bi-registered Seminary 3 Courses 6,849   GRAHAM SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES Per Quarter Graduate Student-At-Large Chicago Booth Tuition per Course 5,266 Graduate Student-At-Large Arts & Sciences Tuition per Course 2,515 MLA Tuition per Course 2,595 Returning Scholars, Arts & Sciences, Tuition per Course 1,685 Returning Scholars, Booth, Tuition per Course 3,375 MS in Threat & Response Management per Course (2010-2012 cohort) 4,195 MS in Threat & Response Management per Course (2011-2013 cohort) 4,285   CHICAGO BOOTH Per Quarter Full-Time MBA Program   Entering Students - 1 Course 5,340 Returning Students - 1 Course 5,192 Entering Students - 2 Courses 10,680 Returning Students - 2 Courses 10,384 Entering Students - 3 Courses 16,020 Returning Students - 3 Courses 15,576 Entering Students - 4 Courses 21,360 Returning Students - 4 Courses 20,768 Evening and Weekend MBA Program   1 Course 5,266 2 Courses 10,532 3 Courses 15,798 4 Courses 21,064 Executive MBA Program North America   XP-82 Tuition 19,029 Course Materials 2,114 XP-81 Tuition 18,257 Course Materials 2,029 Executive MBA Program Europe   Note: EXP rates shown in pounds sterling   EXP-18 Tuition £9,943 Course Materials £1,486 EXP-17 Tuition £9,073 Course Materials £1,356 Executive MBA Program Asia   Note: AXP rates shown in Singapore dollars   AXP-12 Tuition S$23,714 Course Materials S$2,000 GST S$1,800 AXP-11 Tuition S$23,600 Course Materials S$2,114 GST S$1,800 PhD Program   Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 16,020 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 8,010 Ph.D. Extended Residence 841   HUMANITIES DIVISION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 14,856 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 5,844 Ph.D. Extended Residence 864 Ph.D. Pro Forma 272 Non-Degree Visitor 952 MA and MFA 1 Course 4,952 MA and MFA 2 Courses 9,904 MA and MFA 3 Courses 14,856 MA and MFA 4 Courses 19,808   LAW Per Quarter JD and LLM Tuition 15,834 JSD Tuition 1,641   MEDICINE/PRITZKER Per Quarter Full-time Tuition (Through 14 Quarters) Years 1,2,3,4 14,013 (After 14 Quarters) 272 Directed Study (Extended Curriculum Option) 803 Directed Study (Research) 272 Study Away, FT 272   PHYSICAL SCIENCES DIVISION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 14,022 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 5,520 Ph.D. Extended Residence 810 Ph.D. Pro Forma 272 Non-Degree Visitor 952 MS 1 Course 4,674 MS 2 Courses 9,348 MS 3 Courses 14,022 MS 4 Courses 18,696 MS Financial Math Program 1 Course 5,342 MS Financial Math Program 2 Courses 10,684 MS Financial Math Program 3 Courses 16,026 MS Financial Math Program 4 Courses 21,368   HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 12,900 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 4,629 Ph.D. Extended Residence 859 Ph.D. Pro Forma 272 MS, MPP, and MA 1 Course 5,359 MS, MPP, and MA 2 Courses 9,263 MS, MPP, and MA 3 Courses 12,900 MS, MPP, and MA 4 Courses 16,528   SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 12,564 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 4,957 Ph.D. Extended Residence 843 Ph.D. Pro Forma 272 Non-Degree Visitor 952 Practicum Fee 25 MA 1 Course 5,204 MA 2 Courses 8,982 MA 3 Courses 12,564 MA 4 Courses 16,141   SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 14,856 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 5,844 Ph.D. Extended Residence 864 Ph.D. Pro Forma 272 Non-Degree Visitor 952 MA 1 Course 4,952 MA 2 Courses 9,904 MA 3 Courses 14,856 MA 4 Courses 19,808   FEES QUARTERLY FEES Student Life Fee (grad. students) 284 Student Life Fee (College students) 310 Dependent Life Fee 223 Basic Student Health Insurance 822 Prescription Advantage Student Health Insurance 1,250 Basic Student + 1 Dependent Health Insurance 2,257 Basic Student + 2 or more Dependents Health Insurance 3,497 Prescription Advantage Student + 1 Dependent (Basic) Health Insurance 2,685 Prescription Advantage Student + 2 or more Dependents (Basic) Health Insurance 3,925 ONE TIME AND OCCASIONAL FEES Lifetime Transcript Fee for entering graduate students 45 College Class Fee (1st year only) 997 College International Pre-Orientation Fee (1st year only) 165 Foreign Language Exam Fee 70 Foreign Language Examination in absentia 150 Late Registration for Foreign Language Exam 30 Disability Insurance (Pritzker only) Formula based on age and plan start date Chicago Booth Administrative Fee for 1,575 matriculating campus MBA students Effective Leadership Program Fee for 1,000 matriculating part-time MBA students (1st qtr only) Chicago Booth Program Fee for 500 matriculating part-time MBA students (1st qtr only) Chicago Booth XP Concentration Fee 5,000 optional - if elected by student in last qtr. Dissertation Fee 65 (assessed during the first quarter in which a student applies to graduate with the Ph.D.)   Fee for Cancellation of Application to Graduate 50 (for each cancellation of an application for the same degree)   Late Change Penalty 50 Late Registration Penalty Weeks 1-3 100 Late Registration Penalty Week 4+ 150 Late Change-of-Registration Fee 150 (for a quarter prior to current)   Late Registration Penalty for Prior Quarters 250 Continuous Registration Penalty Fee 250 (for Ph.D. students whose quarterly Advanced or Extended Residence registration is restricted)   Fee for Late Confirmation of return by College Student 50 For College students who confirm their return to the College after September 28   Fee for Late Payment in Summer for Spring Balance Due 200 A $200 Late Payment fee is assessed during the Summer Quarter to the account of any student whose Spring Quarter tuition and fees are not settled.   Returned Check Fee 50 Chicago Card Replacement Fee 20 each

How to Pay Tuition and Fees–ALL QUARTERS

Billing procedure

1. Tuition for the quarter is billed and due to be paid approximately one month before the start of a quarter, (except the Summer quarter). A deferment will be allowed for that portion of the charges to be paid by loans and stipend checks. A Late Payment Fee of $100 will be assessed to any student whose balance due is not received by the Northern Trust Company as of the due date indicated on a bill.

2. After the first week of a quarter, the Office of the Bursar will prepare bills for accounts with outstanding balances. These bills will include any adjustments or changes. No further deferments will be allowed for loans or stipends on this bill. Payment will be due approximately three weeks after the mailing dates.

3. The bill will be mailed to the designated billing address (the current, local, or campus address) which the student must provide and keep current at all times.

4. If the bill is not received by the end of the second week following registration, the Office of the Bursar should be notified. Claims of failure to receive a bill will not be sufficient reason for requesting a waiver of the Late Payment Fee.

Payments

NOTE: ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED ON THE BILL

1. Students should make their check or money order payable to the University of Chicago and should include their ID number. They should mail the payment in the enclosed envelope, along with the return portion of the statement, to the return address on the face of the bill, allowing sufficient time for it to reach the office by the due date listed. Students should insure that the address appears in the window of the return envelope. A cancelled check will serve as receipt of payment. Under no circumstances should a student mail cash.

2. Payment to the account by someone other than the student will be accepted by the University in the name of the student. However, any refund or credit balance due to withdrawal or overpayments will be made directly to the student.

3. The $100 late payment penalty will be assessed, and accounts and records restricted, if checks are not received by the due date.

Tuition Refund Schedule-ALL QUARTERS

1. Students allowed to drop all or part of their registrations will be granted a reduction of a portion of the original charges according to the schedule below. Approval of dropping any course or withdrawal from a program, including the date on which this action takes effect, must be certified by the student’s Dean of Students.
   
   
   • End of first week of a quarter or equivalent Last day for full refund of charges
     
     
   • End of third week of a quarter or equivalent Last day for 65% reduction of tuition charges
     (Final day for all students to drop courses; grades of W will be recorded for courses dropped after the third week of the quarter)
     
     
   • End of fourth week of a quarter or equivalent Last day for 50% reduction of tuition charges (only applicable for certain graduate students)
     
     
   • End of fifth week of a quarter Last day for 30% reduction of tuition charges (only applicable for certain graduate students)
     
     
2. After first week, only portions of tuition charges will be refunded. All fees will be due as charged. An approved tuition charges reduction will be reflected on a bill issued by the Bursar after formal notification of the student's withdrawal by the Registrar.

3. A student who is permitted to change courses by dropping and adding one or more courses will be given full tuition credit for the courses dropped to be applied toward the tuition charges for the courses added if the drop and add occur simultaneously.

4. A student whose registration is withdrawn for disciplinary reasons is not entitled to a refund of tuition.

Restrictions-ALL QUARTERS

IMPORTANT: A student who fails to settle any account due the University will not be considered a student in good standing. The University reserves the right to restrict the future registration of such a student, to withhold the awarding of a diploma, to withhold transcripts of academic records, and to restrict the use of University resources.