Post-Bacc and Graduate Student Budget
Post-Bacc and Graduate Student Budget
Please note the following 2024–25 figures when looking at a respective program's estimated budget:
Graduate | |
Tuition per credit hour for summer 2024 | $1,860 |
Tuition per credit hour for fall/spring 2024–25 | $1,926 |
Post-Baccalaureate | |
Tuition per credit hour for summer 2024 | $1,785 |
Tuition per credit hour for fall/spring 2023–24 and fall/spring 2024–25 | $1,785 |
Instructions for calculating an estimate of a student's Cost of Attendance (COA): These estimated figures reflect tuition and fee expenses for a student attending the summer, fall, and spring semesters. Average estimated costs are provided based on the SAIC student population for:
- Room and board (off-campus)
- Transportation
- Personal expenses
Students should adjust the provided average estimated costs figures to reflect their actual individualized costs such as the room and board estimate if living in the Residence Halls or the transportation cost if traveling distances that are more costly than the average figure provided. Note: Except for tuition and mandatory fees, these are estimated averages that you should adjust to your own specific budget. Please keep in mind that tuition and expense estimates will likely increase each academic year.
Special note to international students: Please identify the program to which you have been admitted and the total amount. This amount plus health insurance is the amount you must enter on the financial aid statement and show proof of support for the fall and spring semesters (except MFA Low-Residency—please see cost and notes below). SAIC cannot issue an I-20 form until a Statement of Financial Support form and support documentation are submitted for review and approval. USCIS regulations require international students to be enrolled full-time to maintain their F-1 immigration status. See Maintaining Legal F-1 Status for further details.
Budgets by Degree
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Estimates by Academic Year
Estimates by Semester
Fall/Spring 2024-25
30 Credit Hours (No Summer)
15 Credit Hours
Tuition
$57,780
$28,890
Technology Fee*
$670
$335
U-Pass**
(plus one-time $5 Ventra card fee)
$310
$155
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance (off campus)
$6,880
$3,440
Board Allowance
$3,850
$1,925
Books and Supplies
$1,830
$915
Personal Expenses
$2,840
$1,420
Transportation
$2,010
$1,005
Health Insurance***
(if needed or required)
$3,700
$1,850
Laptop Requirement Estimate****
Only for New AIADO Students (Architecture, Interior Architecture)
$2,200
$2,200
Total (laptop and health insurance estimate not included)
$76,170
$38,085
Summer 2024
6 Credit Hours
Tuition
$11,160
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance (off campus)
$2,610
Board Allowance
$1,280
Books and Supplies
$365
Personal Expenses
$1,135
Transportation
$805
Total
$17,355
*Technology Fee: The 2024–25 rate is provided, and is subject to change.
**U-Pass—Full-Time Status Required: The 2024–25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
***Health Insurance: The 2024–25 rate is provided.Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage: SAIC Health Insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students and is charged automatically to the student's tuition and fees account each fall and spring semester.
Waiving SAIC's Health Insurance: If, however, students have comparable health insurance coverage with another provider, they may submit a request to waive SAIC's Health Insurance annually (online only) no later than the first day of classes. Health Insurance waiver requests are reviewed for approval. Students living in the Residence Hall must also provide proof of insurance to the Residence Life Office under separate cover. For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility to be approved for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
****Laptop Requirement (New Students Only)
New undergraduate and new AIADO students are required to have a SAIC approved laptop estimated at approximately $2,200. Further information is available here. -
Estimates by Academic Year
Estimates by Semester
Fall/Spring 2024-25
30 Credit Hours (No Summer)
15 Credit Hours
Tuition
$55,440
$27,720
Technology Fee*
$670
$335
U-Pass**
(plus one-time $5 Ventra card fee)
$310
$155
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance
$6,880
$3,440
Board Allowance
$3,850
$1,925
Books and Supplies
$1,830
$915
Personal Expenses
$2,840
$1,420
Transportation
$2,010
$1,005
Health Insurance***
(if needed or required)
$3,700
$1,850
Total (health insurance charge not included)
$73,830
$36,915
Summer 2024
6 credit hours
Tuition
$10,710
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance (off campus)
$2,610
Board Allowance
$1,280
Books and Supplies
$365
Personal Expenses
$1,135
Transportation
$805
Total
$16,905
*Technology Fee: The 2024-25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
**U-Pass—Full-Time Status Required: The 2024–25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
***Health Insurance: The 2024–25 rate is provided.Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage: SAIC Health Insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students and is charged automatically to the student's tuition and fees account each fall and spring semester.
Waiving SAIC's Health Insurance: If, however, students have comparable health insurance coverage with another provider, they may submit a request to waive SAIC's Health Insurance annually (online only) no later than the first day of classes. Health Insurance waiver requests are reviewed for approval. Students living in the Residence Hall must also provide proof of insurance to the Residence Life Office under separate cover. For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility to be approved for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
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Estimates by Academic Year
Estimates by Semester
Fall/Spring 2024-25
30 Credit Hours (No Summer)
15 Credit Hours
Tuition
$57,780
$28,890
Technology Fee*
$670
$335
U-Pass**
(plus one-time $5 Ventra card fee)
$310
$155
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance
$6,880
$3,440
Board Allowance
$3,850
$1,925
Books and Supplies
$550
$275
Personal Expenses
$2,840
$1,420
Transportation
$2,010
$1,005
Health Insurance***
(if needed or required)
$3,700
$1,8250
Total (health insurance charge not included)
$74,890
$37,445
Summer 2024
6 credit hours
Tuition
$11,160
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance (off campus)
$2,610
Board Allowance
$1,280
Books and Supplies
$110
Personal Expenses
$1,135
Transportation
$805
Total
$17,100
*Technology Fee: The 2024-25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
**UPass—Full-Time Status Required: The 2024-25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
***Health Insurance: The 2024-25 rate is provided.Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage: SAIC Health Insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students and is charged automatically to the student's tuition and fees account each fall and spring semester.
Waiving SAIC's Health Insurance: If, however, students have comparable health insurance coverage with another provider, they may submit a request to waive SAIC's Health Insurance annually (online only) no later than the first day of classes. Health Insurance waiver requests are reviewed for approval. Students living in the Residence Hall must also provide proof of insurance to the Residence Life Office under separate cover. For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility to be approved for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
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Estimates by Academic Year
Estimates by Semester
Fall/Spring 2024-25
24 Credit Hours (No Summer)
12 Credit Hours
Tuition
$46,224
$23,112
Technology Fee*
$670
$335
U-Pass**
(plus one-time $5 Ventra card fee)
$310
$155
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance (off campus)
$6,880
$3,440
Board Allowance
$3,850
$1,925
Books and Supplies
$440
$220
Personal Expenses
$2,840
$1,420
Transportation
2,010
$1,005
Health Insurance***
(if needed or required)
$3,700
$1,850
Total (health insurance charge not included)
$63,224
$31,612
Summer 2024
6 credit hours
Tuition
$11,160
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance (off campus)
$2,610
Board Allowance
$1,280
Books and Supplies
$110
Personal Expenses
$1,135
Transportation
$805
Total
$17,100
*Technology Fee: The 2024-25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
**UPass—Full-Time Status Required: The 2024-25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
***Health Insurance: The 2024-25 rate is provided.Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage: SAIC Health Insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students and is charged automatically to the student's tuition and fees account each fall and spring semester.
Waiving SAIC's Health Insurance: If, however, students have comparable health insurance coverage with another provider, they may submit a request to waive SAIC's Health Insurance annually (online only) no later than the first day of classes. Health Insurance waiver requests are reviewed for approval. Students living in the Residence Hall must also provide proof of insurance to the Residence Life Office under separate cover. For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility to be approved for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
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Fall/Spring 2024-25
18 Credit Hours (No Summer)
9 Credit Hours
Tuition
$34,668
$17,334
Technology Fee*
$670
$335
U-Pass**
(plus one-time $5 Ventra card fee)
$310
$155
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance
$6,880
$3,440
Board Allowance
$3,850
$1,925
Books and Supplies
$330
$165
Personal Expenses
$2,840
$1,420
Transportation
$2,010
$1,005
Health Insurance
(if needed or required)
$3,700
$1,850
Total (health insurance charge not included)
$51,558
$25,779
Summer 2024
6 credit hours
Tuition
$11,160
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance (off campus)
$2,610
Board Allowance
$1,280
Books and Supplies
$110
Personal Expenses
$1,135
Transportation
$805
Total
$17,100
*Technology Fee: The 2024-25 rate is provided, and is subject to change.
**UPass—Full-Time Status Required: The 2024-25 rate is provided, and is subject to change.Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage: —SAIC Health Insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students and is charged automatically to the student's tuition and fees account each fall and spring semester.
Waiving SAIC's Health Insurance: If, however, students have comparable health insurance coverage with another provider, they may submit a request to waive SAIC's Health Insurance annually (online only) no later than the first day of classes. Health Insurance waiver requests are reviewed for approval. Students living in the Residence Hall must also provide proof of insurance to the Residence Life Office under separate cover. For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility to be approved for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
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Estimates by Academic Year
Estimates by Semester
Fall/Spring 2024-25
12 Credit Hours (No Summer)
6 Credit Hours
Tuition
$23,112
$11,556
Technology Fee*
$670
$335
U-Pass**
(plus one-time $5 Ventra card fee)
$310
$155
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance
$6,880
$3,440
Board Allowance
$3,850
$1,925
Books and Supplies
$730
$365
Personal Expenses
$2,840
$1,420
Transportation
$2,010
$1,005
Health Insurance***
(if needed or required)
$3,700
$1,850
Total (health insurance charge not included)
$40,402
$20,201
Summer 2024
9 credit hours
Tuition
$17,334
Housing and Food Expenses
Room Allowance (off campus)
$2,610
Board Allowance
$1,280
Books and Supplies
$110
Personal Expenses
$1,135
Transportation
$805
Health Insurance**
(if needed or required)
$699
Total (health insurance charge not included)
$23,274
*Technology Fee: The 2024-25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
**UPass—Full-Time Status Required: The 2024-25 rate is provided and is subject to change.
***Health Insurance: The 2024-25 rate is provided.Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage: SAIC Health Insurance coverage is mandatory for all full-time domestic undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and certificate students and all international students and is charged automatically to the student's tuition and fees account each fall and spring semester.
Waiving SAIC's Health Insurance: If, however, students have comparable health insurance coverage with another provider, they may submit a request to waive SAIC's Health Insurance annually (online only) no later than the first day of classes. Health Insurance waiver requests are reviewed for approval. Students living in the Residence Hall must also provide proof of insurance to the Residence Life Office under separate cover. For more information about the health insurance requirement and eligibility to be approved for a waiver, please refer to the Health Services section of the website.
Contact Us
Our advisors are happy to assist you throughout the financial aid and payment process. Please feel free to visit the Student Financial Services office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are available upon request if you are planning a visit to SAIC. Call 312.629.6600 to make an appointment.