Expected costs

Each ESL "term" equals one eight-week session.

All amounts in US dollars ($).

ESL Fees
Application Fee One-time fee, including express mailing	$50.00
Airport Pick-up Fee The nearest international airport is two hours from campus. It is necessary for you to request airport pick-up if you need our staff to pick you up. You will be billed this amount after your arrival. Please note that taxi service would cost much more and may not be reliable. The airport pick-up charge is non-refundable unless you cancel at least four hours prior to your original arrival time.	$75.00 if arriving during shuttle service dates $125.00 if arriving any time other than shuttle service dates
Tuition One eight-week term	$1550.00
Administrative Fee One eight-week term	$150.00
Technology Fee One eight-week term	$15.00
Institutional TOEFL Placement Test A one-time fee upon enrollment. Students are required to take a placement test regardless of any past TOEFL scores. Any additional tests including an exit test are charged when taken.	$30.00
Books Approximate cost per eight-week term	$150.00 to $200.00
University Fees
Health Insurance Health insurance is mandatory for international students. You can purchase health insurance in your country and bring proof of coverage. Costs vary depending on company and age.	estimated $136.00 per eight-week term
Student Identification Card One time fee	$20.00
Campus Wellness Center Fee Per semester	$36.00
Housing Choices*
Deposit for Residence Hall/ College Courts	$150.00
Shared room in Residence Hall One eight-week term	$952.00
Shared room in Residence Hall 16-week semester	$1903.00
Private room in Residence Hall One eight-week term	$1452.00
Private room in Residence Hall 16-week semester	$2903.00
Activity Fee Charged for all residential hall rooms	$3.50 per semester
Deposit for College Courts Apartments	$150.00
College Court Apartment Rent - One Bedroom Only for married students or graduate students over 21 years old	$423.00 per month
College Court Apartment Rent - Two Bedrooms Only for married students with family	$487.00 per month
Dining Services*
Unlimited (per 16 week semester)	$1604.00
For a description of the meal plans, please refer to the Murray State Dining Service website .

*Students who begin ESL in August or January and use campus housing and meal facilities will be billed on the University semester (16-week) schedule even if they plan on staying for only one eight-week ESL term. If this occurs, the student will be refunded the difference upon leaving the university. This 16-week semester payment plan is mandatory. Students who begin ESL in October or March (or summer term) will be billed only for the remaining eight weeks in the university semester.

Please note that all fees are subject to change without notice and that there is a $20.00 service charge on all returned checks.

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Expected costs

ESL Fees

University Fees

Housing Choices*

Dining Services*