The $60 application fee has been discussed as part of the admissions procedure. The$200 acceptance deposit is non-refundable to those who do not attend the University. For those who attend, $200 is held as a deposit as long as the student is enrolled. The$200 is returned, less any unpaid charges, after graduation or following the student’s formal withdrawal, if done according to the official procedures. Students who do not notify the University before the semester begins that they will not be returning, forfeit their advance deposit.
All registered students are expected to carry health insurance. Proof of student health insurance must be provided, prior to their arrival on campus, by all international students and all students that are participating in an intercollegiate sports team. The University does offer a Student Health Insurance Plan through a private carrier for international students only. The yearly coverage runs from August 2025 through August 2026 and the premium is subject to annual change.
All students with motor vehicles must register with the Director of Safety and obtain a parking permit. Parking Registration may be paid on-line or through the student account.
Additional charges are added to those students registered in courses requiring special materials (e.g. studio art courses) or services (e.g. assessment testing). These charges will vary and are projected to be from $15 to $300 per credit hour or $5 to $500 per course. Course associated fees (except for private music lessons) are refunded on the same percentage schedule as tuition.
There are limited housing opportunities for students in graduate houses near the main campus. To apply for these accommodations or obtain help in locating off-campus housing, contact Graduate Admissions or the Office of Residential Communities.
Although these expenses vary widely from one student to another, one can estimate that board and room can be obtained for $16,130 or less per school year in the Alfred area based on 2025-2026 rates.