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Undergraduate Expenses

This section presents an estimate of the cost of attending Fredonia for one year. University charges (tuition, fees, room rent, board) are paid on a semester basis, at one-half of the rates listed below. The semester charges must be paid on or before the registration date for each semester. Students will receive up-to-date information concerning charges and payment procedures several weeks prior to the registration date.

All charges are subject to change.

Note:  The Student Accounts Office is located in 306 Maytum Hall.

Annual University Charges Applicable to all Students

Estimated expenses per year for a full-time (12 or more credit hours) undergraduate :

* Undergraduate Tuition

In-State	$6,170.00
Out-of-State	$15,820.00
College Fee	$25.00
Student Services and Programs Charge	$1,545.50

New students who have paid a $50 Advance Admission Deposit will have this amount deducted from the tuition charge for their initial semester at Fredonia.

All rates and fees are subject to change. Persons should see the Student Accounts web page for the current university charges at www.fredonia.edu/admin/studentaccounts.

Full-time rates do not apply for summer or J-Term semesters; tuition is calculated at the part-time per credit hour rate.

Estimated Additional Costs

Books, supplies, personal and transportation expenses

$1,500-$2,000

Additional Charges for Residents in Residence Halls

Room Rent	$7,200 - 9,000
Board (Food Service)	$4,270 - 4,900

Student Service and Program Charge

The Student Services and Programs Charge combines all university fees for student services, programs and activities in one composite amount for all students. As a result, there are no general university fees and no additional mandatory fees once a student arrives on campus (although some departments may assess individual departmental fees). The Student Services and Programs Charge includes support for the following programs and activities:

Advanced Technologies for Classroom Use

AIGA/Art Forum

Alumni Affairs

Bicycle Use on Fredonia Campus

Blue Devil Fitness Center

Campus Community Bus

Campus Internet Access

Campus Microcomputer Labs

Campus Fine Arts

Fredonia Ticket Office

Counseling Center

Coupons for Discounts at Area Merchants

Cross Country Skis at College Lodge

Family Weekend Events

Fredonia College Jazz Workshop

Fredonia Radio Systems

Intercollegiate Athletic Sports Program

Intramural and Recreational Program

Legal Services

Homecoming Weekend Events

Microcomputer Support

On-Campus Student Employment

On-site Medical Care

Health Education Programs

Medical Laboratory Work

Over-the-Counter Medications

Prescription Medications

Wellness Checkup

Orientation Program

Parking Services

Parking Shuttle Service

Student Government

Student Organizations and Clubs

Student Scholarships

The Leader (university newspaper)

University Special Events

University Transcripts

Upper Class Buddy Program

Van Service to Hospital/Clinic

WNYF-TV

The Student Services and Programs Charge waiver policy can be found at www.fredonia.edu/admin/policy.

Room Charge

The standard rate when two students are assigned to a room is $3,600 per semester. Single rooms are primarily for seniors and are $4,300 per semester, if available. Kitchen suites (double occupancy), where available, are $3,950 per semester. Single and double rooms in University Commons are $4,400 and $3,950 per semester, respectively. University Village Townhouses (single occupancy) are $4,500 per semester.  Inquiries as to charges and accommodations should be addressed to the Office of Residence Life, Gregory Hall. (Figures reflect 2014-2015 rates.)

The $50 Advance Room Deposit necessary to secure housing will be deducted from the room charge upon payment of charges. The rates indicated above are subject to change on a yearly basis. Information about the Office of Residence Life may be found on the website www.fredonia.edu/reslife, calling (716) 673-3341 or email residence.life@fredonia.edu.

Board (Food Service)

University policy requires all on-campus residents to select from a variety of full board plans if they are residing in non-kitchen suite residence halls. Seniors and residents of Disney and Eisenhower kitchen suites, University Village Townhouses and commuter students are not required to maintain a meal plan, however, they may choose any plan. Also, resident freshmen are required to maintain Meal Plan 1 for their first semester and may change plans for future semesters.

The FSA offers a combination of declining balance (points) and traditional meal plans to suit the needs of each student. The costs for meal plans are priced per semester and are subject to change annually. Costs begin at $2,135 for resident students required to participate in a meal plan. Commuter point meal plan options are available for off-campus students.

Unused points from the fall semester may be rolled over to the spring semester adhering to the university policy. However, students must select a meal plan for the spring semester in order to receive the rollover. No refund of unused points will be given if the student does not return for the spring semester. Unused points do not roll over to the following fall semester.

Specific information concerning pricing and descriptions of each plan may be obtained by contacting the FSA office in Gregory Hall or calling (716) 680-6228, or by logging onto the FSA web page at www.fsa.fredonia.edu or email fsa.office@fredonia.edu.

Miscellaneous Fees, Fines or Deposits

All of the major university expenses have been outlined. However, individual courses may require payment of a fee that will be reflected on the student’s semester eBill. Students should consult the online Courses by Term for specific courses and charges. Students majoring in Music Education, Music Applied Studies, Theory of Music, Performance, Music Composition, Sound Recording Technology, Music Therapy, Music History/Literature and Musical Theatre (B.F.A.), are assessed a $250 Music Fee each semester. Students enrolled in music courses that are not majoring in the above, will be assessed a $50 non-music major course fee.

In addition, the State University authorizes charges for such items as returned checks ($20), late registration ($40), orientation ($65), late payment/administrative ($30), and drop/add fees ($20). Fines are authorized for parking violations, the late return or loss of library materials, and failure to return physical education or infirmary equipment. All fees are subject to change.