The following figures represent costs at SMSU for two semesters during the 2008-2009 academic year.   

 Undergraduate Costs:  Tuition and Fee costs are based on tuition banding.  Students enrolled in 12 - 18 credits will have the same tuition and fee charges.  Room and board costs are based on a double room with the 15-meal plan and $125 flex. 

Tuition	$ 6,696
Room and Board	5,884
Health Insurance	970
Books, Supplies and Personal Living Expenses	1,950
Total	$15,500

This does not mean that every undergraduate student must have $15,500 in order to attend SMSU.  Tuition and fee rates for full time (12 to 18 credits) undergraduate students will be approximately $6,696 for the year.

 Room and board costs can vary.   For budgeting purposes, the Financial Aid Office will base a student's room and board costs on $5,884.  This applies to students who are living on and off-campus (not with parents).  Students who are living with parents will have a budget reduction of $1,800 for the year.

 Personal living expenses include such things as transportation, pizza, movies, etc.  Each student has different spending patterns; thus, miscellaneous expenses will vary. 

Estimating undergraduate charges at SMSU for one semester:

Working through the details below will help you to estimate your direct costs for one semester.  Direct costs include  tuition, fees and room and board costs (if the student is living on campus).  Books and supplies are direct expenses, but are not billed through SMSU.   

Tuition and Fees (at 12 - 18 credits)		$    3,348
Room and Board Costs  (Based on double room, 15-meal plan, $125 flex)		2,942
Total Direct Costs		$   6,290
Books and Supplies  (Approximate cost for Undergraduate Students)		500
Total Estimated Charge for One Semester		$     6,790