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Costs & Tuition

Tuition & Expenses

With the exception of tuition and fees, given figures are estimates and subject to change.

Annual Expenses*	Iowa Residents	Out-of-state Residents
2012-2013 Academic Year
Tuition	$19,246	$35,314**
University Fees†	$1,179	$1,179
Leadership, Ethics & Professionalism Fee†	$450	$450
Books & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Health Insurance	$1,500**	$1,500**
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance, Annual	$37,960	$54,028
Room & Board, Travel & Personal (estimated)*	$14,585	$14,585

Sources: Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Tuition and Mandatory Fee Table, (Table 21) - UI Office of Student Financial Aid

* Costs vary for international students. Living expenses reflect the estimated annual student costs of housing, transportation, food, and other personal expenses based on federal financial aid guidelines (family expenses not included), according to the UI Office of Student Financial Aid.

** Students awarded a graduate assistantship: pay Iowa resident tuition; receive a reduction in university fees of $286; receive a contribution toward health insurance of up to 90% of the monthly premium. Cost listed is for single coverage.

† Leadership, Ethics & Professionalism (LEAP) fee is billed in the fall semester only. For all other fees, half of the above amount is billed in each semester (fall and spring).

Cost of Living

City	Cost of Living Index
San Francisco, CA	166
Chicago, IL	114
Ann Arbor, MI	98
State College, PA	98
Madison, WI	95
Iowa City, IA	92
Columbus, OH	88
Bloomington, IN	85

According to Yahoo's cost of living index, Iowa City's cost of living index is 8% below the national average.

Iowa City's cost of living compares favorably with other cities that boast Big Ten universities. For residents relocating from some of the nation's largest cities, a pleasant surprise is in store when they find their money goes a bit further in a convenient setting like Iowa City.

100 = national average
92 = Iowa City