About Tuition
About Fees
Tuition and Fees by Division/School Autumn 2008 through Spring 2009
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 Graduate School of Business Campus, Evening or Weekend MBA program, including joint degree students when in residence at the GSB 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 the Graduate School of Business Executive MBA programs are assessed fees based on the special rules of enrollment in their programs. FEES: Fees for which students will be billed include: Health and Wellness Fees, Student Accident and Sickness Insurance premiums, Student Activities Fees, Foreign Language Reading Examination Fees, Late Payment Fees, Late Registration Fees, and other fees that may be applicable. 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 Matriculating 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 2008 through Spring 2009

Tuition by School/Division 2008-09 Rate (all rates are per quarter except as noted) COLLEGE Per Quarter 1 Course 5,167 2 Courses 8,733 Full Time 3 or 4 Courses 12,297 5 Courses 15,864 College Extended 235 College Tuition BS/MS BSD 12,230 College Tuition BA/MA HUM 12,834 College Tuition BA/MS PSD 12,834 College Tuition BA/MA SSD 12,834   BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DIVISION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 12,230 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 3,724 Ph.D. Extended Residence 708 Ph.D. Pro Forma 235 Non-Degree Visitor 823 MS 1 Course 4,077 MS 2 Courses 8,153 MS 3 Courses 12,230 MS 4 Courses 16,307   DIVINITY SCHOOL Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 11,832 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 4,668 Ph.D. Extended Residence 744 Ph.D. Pro Forma 235 AMRS/MA - Full Time 11,832 AMRS/MA - Half Time 5,916 Non-Degree Visitor 823 MDIV Full Time 7,770 MDIV Half Time 3,885 DIV Bi-registered Seminary 1 Course 2,451 DIV Bi-registered Seminary 2 Courses 4,230 DIV Bi-registered Seminary 3 Courses 5,916   GRAHAM SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES Per Quarter Graduate Student-At-Large GSB Tuition per Course 4,655 Graduate Student-At-Large Arts & Sciences Tuition per Course 2,325 MLA Tuition per Course 2,395 Returning Scholars Tuition per Course 1,590 MS in Threat & Response Management per Course 3,883   GRADUATE SCHOOL of BUSINESS Per Quarter Full-Time MBA Program   Entering Students - 1 Course 4,726 Returning Students - 1 Course 4,584 Entering Students - 2 Courses 9,452 Returning Students - 2 Courses 9,168 Entering Students - 3 Courses 14,178 Returning Students - 3 Courses 13,752 Entering Students - 4 Courses 18,904 Returning Students - 4 Courses 18,336 Evening and Weekend MBA Program   1 Course 4,655 2 Courses 9,310 3 Courses 13,965 4 Courses 18,620 Executive MBA Program North America   XP-79 Tuition 16,343 Course Materials 1,800 XP-78 Tuition 15,442 Course Materials 1,700 Executive MBA Program Europe   EXP-15 Tuition 15,440 Course Materials 2,310 EXP-14 Tuition 14,616 Course Materials 2,184 Executive MBA Program Asia   AXP-9 Tuition 15,555 Course Materials 1,445 GST 1,190 AXP-8 Tuition 13,283 Course Materials 1,288 GST 1,020 PhD Program   Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 14,178 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 6,675 Ph.D. Pro Forma 235   HUMANITIES DIVISION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 12,834 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 5,052 Ph.D. Extended Residence 744 Ph.D. Pro Forma 235 Non-Degree Visitor 823 MA and MFA 1 Course 4,278 MA and MFA 2 Courses 8,556 MA and MFA 3 Courses 12,834 MA and MFA 4 Courses 17,112   LAW Per Quarter JD and LLM Tuition 13,719 JSD Tuition 1,422   MEDICINE/PRITZKER Per Quarter Full-time Tuition (Through 14 Quarters) Years 1,2,3,4 12,356 (After 14 Quarters) 235 Directed Study (Extended Curriculum Option) 708 Directed Study (Research) 235 Study Away, FT 235   PHYSICAL SCIENCES DIVISION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 12,834 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 5,052 Ph.D. Extended Residence 744 Ph.D. Pro Forma 235 Non-Degree Visitor 823 MS 1 Course 4,278 MS 2 Courses 8,556 MS 3 Courses 12,834 MS 4 Courses 17,112 MS Financial Math Program 1 Course 4,890 MS Financial Math Program 2 Courses 9,780 MS Financial Math Program 3 Courses 14,670 MS Financial Math Program 4 Courses 19,560   HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 11,358 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 4,494 Ph.D. Extended Residence 756 Ph.D. Pro Forma 235 MS, MPP, and MA 1 Course 4,719 MS, MPP, and MA 2 Courses 8,157 MS, MPP, and MA 3 Courses 11,358 MS, MPP, and MA 4 Courses 14,555   SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 11,063 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 4,365 Ph.D. Extended Residence 744 Ph.D. Pro Forma 235 Non-Degree Visitor 823 Practicum Fee 25 MA 1 Course 4,583 MA 2 Courses 7,910 MA 3 Courses 11,063 MA 4 Courses 14,214   SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION Per Quarter Ph.D. Scholastic Residence 12,834 Ph.D. Advanced Residence 5,052 Ph.D. Extended Residence 744 Ph.D. Pro Forma 235 Non-Degree Visitor 823 MA 1 Course 4,278 MA 2 Courses 8,556 MA 3 Courses 12,834 MA 4 Courses 17,112   FEES Lifetime Transcript Fee for matriculating students 39 College Student Activity Fee 70 College Housing Orientation Fee (1st year only) 285 College Orientation Fee (1st year only) 536 College International Pre-Orientation Fee (1st year only) 150 Foreign Language Exam Fee 70 Foreign Language Examination in absentia 150 Late Registration for Foreign Language Exam 30 Student Health and Wellness Fee 177 Dependent Health and Wellness Fee 177 Basic Student Accident and Sickness Insurance 615 Advantage Student Accident and Sickness Insurance 937 Dependent Accident and Sickness Insurance 1,073 Disability Insurance (Pritzker only) Formula based on age and plan start date Graduate Student Activity Fee 49 Graduate School of Business Administrative Fee for 1,000 matriculating campus MBA students Dissertation Fee 55 (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 25 Chicago Card Replacement Fee (1st) 10 Chicago Card Replacement Fee (after 1st replacement) 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.

4. There is a payment drop box outside of the Office of the Bursar. Payments deposited in the drop box, however, may not reach the bank for five business days. If the bank does not receive payment until after the due date (even if the check was put in the drop box before the due date), a penalty fee may be charged.

Agency Bills

To arrange for agency billing, students must fill out agency billing forms. These forms are available during registration from the Office of the Bursar.

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.