Tuition and Fees
At Xavier, we’re committed to providing you with a high-quality education at a reasonable cost. We offer a range of resources, from merit scholarships to grants, loans and campus employment, assistantships and payment plans. We can help you afford the education you want and deserve.
The Office of the Bursar is responsible for the assessment and collection of tuition and fees payable to Xavier University. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Bursar, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Fenwick Place, Suite 8, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-3361, or call 513 745-3435 or through our website.
Tuition and Fees
2011-2012 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Effective Summer Semester 2011
| College of Arts and Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Full-time Student Tuition, per semester | |
| 12 through 18 credit hours | $15,115 |
| Instructional Technology Fee | $200 |
| Health and Counseling Fee | $150 |
| Student Activity Fee | $115 |
| Excess of 18 credit hours, per credit hour (excludes Honors AB Program) | $840 |
| Part-time Student Tuition, per credit hour* | |
| 1 through 6 credit hours | $590 |
| 7 through 11 credit hours | $790 |
| Off-Campus Credit Courses | $400 |
| Student Activity Fee | $9 |
| College of Social Sciences, Health, and Education | |
|---|---|
| Full-time Student Tuition, per semester | |
| 12 through 18 credit hours | $15,115 |
| Radiologic Technology Program subject to approval by hospitals | $4,300 |
| Instructional Technology Fee | $200 |
| Health and Counseling Fee | $150 |
| Student Activity Fee | $115 |
| Excess of 18 credit hours, per credit hour (excludes Honors AB Program) | $840 |
| Part-time Student Tuition, per credit hour* | |
| 1 through 6 credit hours | $590 |
| 7 through 11 credit hours | $790 |
| Off-Campus Credit Courses | $400 |
| Student Activity Fee | $9 |
| Williams College of Business | |
|---|---|
| Full-time Student Tuition, per semester | |
| 12 through 18 credit hours | |
| Admitted WCB Summer 2010 and later | $15,615 |
| Admitted WCB prior to Summer 2010 | $15,115 |
| Excess of 18 credit hours, per credit hour | |
| Admitted WCB Summer 2010 and later | $870 |
| Admitted WCB prior to Summer 2010 | $840 |
| Business Profession Course | $250 |
| Instructional Technology Fee | $200 |
| Health and Counseling Fee | $150 |
| Student Activity Fee | $115 |
| Part-time Student Tuition, per credit hour * | |
| 1 through 6 credit hours | |
| Admitted WCB Summer 2010 and later | $620 |
| Admitted WCB prior to Summer 2010 | $590 |
| 7 through 11 credit hours | |
| Admitted WCB Summer 2010 and later | $820 |
| Admitted WCB prior to Summer 2010 | $790 |
| Off-Campus Credit Courses | $400 |
| Student Activity Fee | $9 |
Note: Students with undecided majors should reference the College of Arts and Sciences for tuition and fees.
*Credit-hour rate includes Instructional Technology Fee of $13 and Health and Counseling Fee of $4. Off-campus credit courses excluded.
For the Health and Counseling Fee, a co-pay may be required after a certain number of visits, as determined by the Health and Wellness Center and Psychological Services Center.
| WEEKEND DEGREE PROGRAM, ESL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS | |
|---|---|
| Weekend Degree Program, per credit hour * | |
| Liberal Arts Majors | $590 |
| Business Majors Admitted Summer 2010 and later | $620 |
| Business Majors Admitted prior to Summer 2010 | $590 |
| Student Activity Fee (Full-time, per semester) | $115 |
| Student Activity Fee (Part-time, per credit hour) | $9 |
| English as a Second Language (ESL), per semester | |
| Summer (Full-time) | $3,995 |
| Fall and Spring (Full-time) | $4,995 |
| Half Semester | $2,795 |
| Summer Half Semester | $2,195 |
| Non-ESL Courses, per credit hour | $590 |
| Other, per credit hour * | |
| High School Junior Program | $80 |
| Collegium Program | $50 |
| Senior Citizen Rate** | $60 |
| Summer Non-credit Workshop Fee | $195 |
*Credit-hour rate includes Instructional Technology Fee of $13 and Health and Counseling Fee of $4. Off-campus credit courses excluded.
**This rate does not include graduate, nursing, or occupational therapy classes. Students over 60 years of age are limited to a maximum of 11 hours.
For the Health and Counseling Fee, a co-pay may be required after a certain number of visits, as determined by the Health and Wellness Center and Psychological Services Center.
| ROOM AND BOARD | |
|---|---|
| Residence Halls, per semester | |
| Brockman, Kuhlman and Husman Halls | |
| Double Occupancy | $2,800 |
| Triple Occupancy | $2,200 |
| Quad Occupancy | $1,900 |
| Buenger Hall and Fenwick Place | |
| Single Occupancy (one bed per room unit) | $3,400 |
| Double Occupancy (two beds per room unit) | $3,100 |
| Xavier Village | |
| Two-Bedroom Apartment - Double Occupancy | $3,600 |
| Four-Bedroom Apartment - Single Occupancy | $3,900 |
| The Commons | |
| Two-, Three-, Four-Bedroom Apartment - Single Occupancy | $3,900 |
| University Apartments | |
| Triple Occupancy | $2,500 |
| Double Occupancy | $3,100 |
| Manor House | |
| Double Occupancy | $3,000 |
| Single Occupancy | $3,750 |
| Meal Plans, per semester | |
| Ultimate Muskie + $100 | $2,265 |
| 14 meals per week + $100 | $2,060 |
| 225 block meals + $100 | $2,160 |
| Commuter Plan: 80 meals per sem + $150 | $875 |
| Commuter Plan: 40 meals per sem + $150 | $525 |
| Commuter Plan: 25 meals per sem + $150 | $390 |
Note: Contact the Office of Residence Life for summer rates and rates for other University-owned facilities.
| Miscellaneous Fees | |
|---|---|
| Parking (per semester - Fall and Spring) | |
| Full-time Permit - Commuter Student | $50 |
| Full-time Permit - Resident Student | $60 |
| Full-time Permit - Village or Commons Lots | $70 |
| Part-time Permit (after 3:00 p.m. and weekends) | $30 |
| Graduation Fees | |
| Graduate and Undergraduate Programs | $50 |
| Fee After Deadline | $100 |
| Student Orientation Fee | |
| New Freshmen | |
| Fall Semester (Includes Manresa Program) | $190 |
| International Students | $35 |
| Application Fee | |
| Undergraduate Programs | $35 |
| Other Fees | |
| Transcript Fee (normal processing) | $5 |
| Transcript Fee (immediate processing) | $10 |
| Additional Diploma Fee | $30 |
| ESL Summer Activities Fee | $75 |
| Professional Education License Fee - initial license | $35 |
| Professional Education License Fee - continuing license | $20 |
| Tuition Deposit | |
| Full-time Undergraduate Students | $200 |
| Housing Security Deposit | |
| Residence Halls | $200 |
| Apartments | $200 |
| Housing Reservation Deposit | |
| Incoming Students | $200 |
NOTE: This listing includes the most common tuition and fees charged by the University. Specific course, lab and material fees are listed in the Schedule of Classes.
POLICIES
Tuition rates are assessed to a student based on the student's primary matriculation as a graduate or undergraduate student as determined by the academic policies of the University. Students taking courses for audit purposes are charged regular tuition rates.
PART-TIME CHARGING POLICY FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Any student registered and charged at the 1-6 credit-hour rate who adds more hours will have overall tuition recalculated at the 7-11 credit-hour rate or full-time rate depending on the number of additional hours added.
Any student registered and charged at the 7-11 credit-hour rate who withdraws during or after the published schedule adjustment period (usually the first seven calendar days of the semester) will receive a tuition credit for the withdrawn hours based on the published refund schedule. The student's overall tuition will be recalculated based on the remaining number of liable billing hours.
FEE PAYMENT
The Office of the Bursar is responsible for the assessment and collection of tuition and fees payable to Xavier University. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Bursar, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-3361. You may contact us at 513-745-3435, by email at xubursar@xavier.edu or through our website at www.xavier.edu/bursar.
Office Hours, all semesters
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change.
This brochure contains the payment and refund policies and the schedule for tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 academic year, effective summer semester 2013. For further details, consult your online catalog or current schedule of classes online.
WEBSITE
All information about tuition and fees can be found at www.xavier.edu/bursar. To make payments online using MasterCard, Discover, American Express or an electronic check, you must log into the MyXU Portal or be an Authorized User. For more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions. There is a convenience fee for all credit card transactions. Credit card payments are only accepted online. There is no fee for paying by electronic check.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
All prior financial obligations to the University must be paid in full before registration is permitted for any new semester or session. If payment or other arrangement is not made by the announced deadline, the Bursar has the option of cancelling the student's registration.
All student charges are assessed at the time of registration. If paying in person, the University accepts cash or checks. You can also pay online by credit card or electronic check. Payment plans are available.
REFUND SCHEDULE
Fall & Spring Terms
| Number of calendar days from beginning of the semester |
Amount of refund |
| Full Term | |
| Before first day of classes | 100% |
| Day 1-7 | 100% |
| Day 8-14 | 80% |
| Day 15-21 | 60% |
| Day 22-28 | 40% |
| Day 29-35 | 20% |
| After 35th day | 0% |
| Split Term (7 weeks) | |
| Day 1-7 | 100% |
| Day 8-14 | 60% |
| Day 15-21 | 20% |
| After 21st day | 0% |
| Split Term (8 weeks) | |
| Day 1-6 | 100% |
| Day 7-13 | 60% |
| Day 14-20 | 20% |
| After 20th day | 0% |
Summer Term
| Amount of refund | |
| EVENING CLASSES | |
| Before 2nd class meeting | 100% |
| Before 3rd class meeting | 80% |
| Before 4th class meeting | 60% |
| Before 5th class meeting | 40% |
| Before 6th class meeting | 20% |
| After 6th class meeting | 0% |
| DAY CLASSES | |
| Before 2nd class meeting | 100% |
| Before 3rd class meeting | 80% |
| Before 5th class meeting | 60% |
| Before 7th class meeting | 40% |
| Before 9th class meeting | 20% |
| After 9th class meeting | 0% |
| WORKSHOPS | |
| Before workshop begins | 100% |
| On first day of workshop | 50% |
| After first day of workshop | 0% |
| SHORT-TERM CLASSES | |
| Before 1st class meeting | 100% |
| Before 2nd class meeting | 60% |
| Before 3rd class meeting | 20% |
| After 3rd class meeting | 0% |
IMPORTANT NOTE
Failure to attend class(es) is not sufficient notice to the University to qualify for a refund and may result in a punitive grade of VF (failure to officially withdraw) on the student's academic record.
Not all fees are refundable after classes begin.
Refunds for students approved to move off-campus are based on the day the student leaves University housing.
Meal plan refunds are based on the above tuition Refund Schedule. Any meal plan refund issued in the first through seventh calendar day of the semester will be based on actual usage.
Intensive English Program (formerly ESL) students follow a different refund schedule. Please contact the Center for International Education for more information.
In extraordinary circumstances, such as serious illness or injury, when a student is forced to withdraw from classes after the refund period has ended, a written appeal may be made to the dean of the college requesting special consideration. Appropriate documentation is required with such an appeal.
Policies are subject to change.
FREQUENTLY USED TELEPHONE NUMBERS
| Admission (undergraduate) | 513-745-3301 |
| ALL Card Center | 513-745-3374 |
| Auxiliary Services (meal plans, parking) | 513-745-4281 |
| Bursar | 513-745-3435 |
| Center for Adult and Part-time Students | 513-745-3355 |
| Center for International Education | 513-745-3301 |
| Collection Office | 513-745-4841 |
| Executive MBA Program | 513-745-3412 |
| Financial Aid | 513-745-3142 |
| Graduate Programs (all but MBA) | 513-745-3360 |
| MBA Office | 513-745-3525 |
| Registrar | 513-745-3941 |
| Residence Life | 513-745-3203 |
| Student Life | 513-745-3202 |
OPEN REGISTRATION
Any registration after early registration through the first day of school is defined as "open" registration. All students are required to arrange for payment of tuition and fees at the time of open registration to avoid cancellation.
LATE REGISTRATION
Late registration refers to any registration that occurs after school begins. All late registrants are required to make payment arrangements within 48 hours of registering late.
PAYMENT PLANS
All students must also sign up for a payment plans each term. The payment plan will calculate the minimum amount due for the student, taking into account any awarded financial aid, and may require an initial minimum payment at the time of enrollment in the plan. All payment plans are subject to change. Any changes that take place will be made prior
All students may participate in the X-Flex Payment Plan. This allows you to spread the payments for a semester over a five-month period. These payments are due July through November for the Fall semester. For the Spring semester, the payments are due December through April. For the Summer, there is a fourpayment plan available May-August.
The employer reimbursement payment plan is offered only to those students who are reimbursed by their employer for their tuition costs. Under this plan, a student does not have to make any tuition payments until January after the Fall semester and June after the Spring semester. For the Summer, payment of tuition is due in September. There is no administrative fee for this plan, however, interest is charged monthly on the unpaid balance. The interest must be paid each month. Because the due dates are extended until after the semester, payment must be made promptly on the January, June and September due dates. After these dates, accounts with unpaid balances are assessed a non-refundable late fee of $50 per month. Please note, if your employer does not pay 100 percent of your tuition and fees, your remaining balance must be paid according to the policies for regular semester payments.
All unpaid balances on all of the above plans are assessed a monthly interest charge of 1 percent (rate is subject to change). All of these plans can be reviewed at www.xavier.edu/bursar.
RETURNED CHECKS
Checks and ACH payments returned unpaid by the bank result in the assessment of a service charge of $25 per check against the issuer's account or against the account of the student on whose behalf the check was presented. Failure to make prompt payment for returned checks will result in the cancellation of registration, as well as other collection activity. All collection costs are the responsibility of the student on whose behalf the check was presented.
REFUNDS
Students who officially withdraw from the University or withdraw from class(es) may be eligible for a refund of tuition based upon the amount of tuition assessed and the date of official withdrawal. (See withdrawal policies on the Registrar's website. www.xavier.edu/registrar) Students must officially withdraw through the Office of the Registrar or the Center for Adult and Part-time Students to be eligible for any refund. All financial aid must be adjusted before a refund is issued.
Tuition refunds for summer sessions are pro-rated based upon the official withdrawal date and the portion of the session elapsed. Contact the Office of the Bursar for specific refund amounts.
The Bursar's Office processes refunds (overpayments on students' bursar accounts) once a week. Students who have a credit balance on their bursar account will receive a refund by electronic deposit (eRefund) or by paper check. To enroll in eRefund, follow the directions on the bursar website. Refunds that are not deposited electronically will be mailed to the student's local address. Refund checks are not available for pick up.
BILLING PROCESS
Xavier uses an eBilling process to present students and Authorized Users with an invoice detailing charges for tuition, fees, room and board, in addition to estimated financial aid that has been arranged through the University's Office of Financial Aid as of that date. Be sure to visit www.xavier.edu/bursar and read the Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to billing. Payment is due on the 20th of each month. Due date is subject to change.
Estimated financial aid, as shown on the initial semester billing (July for Fall semester and December for Spring semester, becomes an actual posting during the first full month of the semester. Please call the Office of Financial Aid at 513-745-3142 if you have questions.
