Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance for 2025–2026
Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total cost to attend college for one academic year. It includes direct costs like tuition and fees, and indirect costs such as housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. COA varies by school and depends on factors like residency status, living arrangements, and program of study. It also determines the maximum financial aid a student can receive. If aid exceeds COA, it must be reduced. A higher COA may qualify students for more need-based aid. COA isn’t just a budget—it’s key to understanding college affordability.
Residents
| Expense Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials and supplies | $1,290 |
| Housing & food | $8,010 |
| Stafford loan fees | $150 |
| Miscellaneous & personal expenses | $2,360 |
| Tuition & fees (paid to DSC) | $4,030 |
| Transportation | $2,107 |
| Total | $17,947 |
| Expense Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials and supplies | $1,290 |
| Housing & food | $13,310 |
| Stafford loan fees | $150 |
| Miscellaneous & personal expenses | $2,360 |
| Tuition & fees (paid to DSC) | $4,030 |
| Transportation | $2,107 |
| Total | $23,247 |
| Expense Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials and supplies | $1,290 |
| Housing & food | $10,664 |
| Stafford loan fees | $150 |
| Miscellaneous & personal expenses | $2,360 |
| Tuition & fees (paid to DSC) | $4,030 |
| Transportation | $1,412 |
| Total | $19,906 |
Non-Residents
| Expense Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials and supplies | $1,290 |
| Housing & food | $8,010 |
| Stafford loan fees | $150 |
| Miscellaneous & personal expenses | $2,360 |
| Tuition & fees (paid to DSC) | $13,420 |
| Transportation | $2,107 |
| Total | $27,337 |
| Expense Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials and supplies | $1,290 |
| Housing & food | $13,310 |
| Stafford loan fees | $150 |
| Miscellaneous & personal expenses | $2,360 |
| Tuition & fees (paid to DSC) | $13,420 |
| Transportation | $2,107 |
| Total | $32,637 |
| Expense Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials and supplies | $1,290 |
| Housing & food | $10,664 |
| Stafford loan fees | $150 |
| Miscellaneous & personal expenses | $2,360 |
| Tuition & fees (paid to DSC) | $13,420 |
| Transportation | $1,412 |
| Total | $29,296 |