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Sample Budgets

The sample budgets below represent average costs for the 2007-2008 academic year.  These budgets are based on 15 credits/semester for undergraduate students and 9 credits/semester for graduate students.

Room and board at MSU includes a double room, linen service, choice of meal plan and use of study, laundry and recreational facilities. Students are allotted the same amount for living costs (room and board) whether they live on-campus or off-campus.

Sample Undergraduate Budgets
  Michigan Students/Year
Undergraduate
Out-of-State Students/Year
Undergraduate
Tuition $8,634 $22,436
Fees & Taxes $1,263 $1,263
Room & Board $6,572 $6,572
Books & Supplies $906 $906
Personal/Misc $1,501 $1,501
Total Budget $18,876 $32,678

Note: there is no allowance in the undergraduate budget for car expenses.

Sample Graduate Budgets
  Michigan Students/Year
Graduate
Out-of-State Students/Year
Graduate
Tuition $6,878 $14,400
Fees & Taxes $1,270 $1,270
Room & Board $8,580 $8,580
Books & Supplies $1,280 $1,280
Personal/Misc/Medical $3,694 $3,694
Total Budget $21,642 $29,224
 

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