Tuition, Charges and Fees 2007-2008
College of Undergraduate Studies-CUS Students
Immaculata University offers a fixed comprehensive tuition rate for full-time students in the College of Undergraduate Studies. The fixed tuition rate will remain constant for the four continuous year program (eight fall & spring semesters). If a student withdrawals and then reapplies, the tuition rate will be assessed at the current year’s annual tuition rate. Full-time students taking more than 18 credits in a semester will be charged the current per credit rate for each additional credit in excess of 18 credits. Music lessons will be billed separately.
Fixed Tuition Rates per year
| Class year beginning Fall 2007 | $ 22,650 |
| Class year beginning Fall 2006 | $ 20,575 |
| Class year beginning Fall 2005 | $ 19,500 |
| Class year beginning Fall 2004 | $ 18,000 |
Room and Board Charges 2007-2008
| Triple occupancy | $ 4,460 |
| Double occupancy | $ 5,260 |
| Single occupancy | $ 6,890 |
| Full meal plan | $ 4,540 |
| 15 meal plan | $ 3,990 |
| 10 meal plan | $ 3,045 |
| 75 block meal | $ 2,250 |
Other Fees CUS Students
| Application Fee | $ 35 |
New Student Orientation Fee New Student Orientation Fee (First-time students/Spring 2008-Summer 2008 |
$ 300 $ 100 |
Other Fees - All Students
| Private music lessons | |
| 30 minute lesson | $ 310 |
| 45 minute lesson | $ 460 |
| 60 minute lesson | $ 600 |
| Student teaching & observation | $ 225 |
| Music therapy | $ 75 |
| Dietetic practicum | $ 50 |
| Lab fees | $ 30 |
| Art fees | $ 50-75 |
| Clinical fees | $ 25-50 |
| Graduation fee | $ 100 |
| Transcript fee | $ 5 |
| Per credit charge | $ 380 |
| Student Health Insurance/Fall 2007 | $ 288 |
| Student Health Insurance/Spring 2008-Summer 2008 | $ 469 |
| Guest Room rent (per day) | $ 25 |
| Late payment fee | $ 25 |
| Replacement ID cards | $ 15 |
| Returned Check Charge | $ 25 |
| Housing Damage Fines — Assessed by Student Affairs | |
| Parking Fines — Assessed by Campus Security | |
Immaculata reserves the right to revise charges whenever it is considered to be appropriate by the University or by the Board of Trustees.
Mandatory Student Health Insurance
All students residing on campus are required to have health insurance coverage. Students will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the University’s health insurance plan at the beginning of each academic year. To avoid compulsory enrollment under the University’s health insurance plan, students must complete, an Insurance Waiver Form by July 17th. For further information please contact the Student Health Director at 610-647-4400, extension 3500.
Enrollment and Reservation Deposits
Freshman and Transfer students entering the College of Undergraduate Studies are asked to reserve their place by submitting the following deposits:
- Enrollment Deposit: $200 (all students) once submitted the Enrollment Deposit will be applied as a payment towards the student account balance.
- Room Reservation Deposit: $250 (resident students) once submitted the Room Reservation Deposit will allow room assignment. The Room Reservation Deposit, minus any outstanding financial obligations, including room damages, will be refunded within the month following Commencement. In case of withdrawal, this deposit will be refunded if official notice of withdrawal is filed in the Office of the Dean for the College of Undergraduate Studies by June 15.
The deposits are refundable only if requested in writing prior to May 1st for students applying for the fall term and December 15th for students applying for the spring term.
PAYMENT of BILLS
Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or any major credit card and are accepted online, by phone, mail, or in person in the Business Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Business Office is located in Room #14 Terrace Level Villa Maria. Payment drop boxes are located outside the Business Office doors in Villa Maria and at the commuter entrance located in Loyola Hall. Checks should be made payable to Immaculata University and mailed to: Business Office, P.O. Box 631, Immaculata, PA 19345. To pay online, please log on to the S. S. IU. To pay by phone, please contact 610-647-4400, extension 3174.
Payment Policy
College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS Students)
Tuition, charges, and fees are assessed on a term basis and due in full by the term due date. Students are not permitted to attend class or occupy on-campus or off-campus housing until full payment has been remitted or payment arrangements have been made with the Business Office prior to the term due date. Late fees will be assessed to accounts that are not paid in full by the term due date. Students registering after the term due date are required to pay at the time of registration. For further due date information, please refer to the term course guide or contact the Business Office at 610-647-4400, extension 3174.
It is the responsibility of all financial aid recipients to ensure that their financial aid is available by the term due date.
Students with outstanding financial obligations will not be permitted to register for future terms or receive grades, teacher certifications, and transcripts.
Immaculata University reserves the right to assign outstanding account balances to a collection agency. In this circumstance the student is responsible for all collection agency fees.
Payment Plan Options for CUS Students
Immaculata University Installment Plan
Immaculata offers an Installment Plan which allows CUS students to distribute their payments over 4 equal installments during a traditional term. Please refer to the course guide for term installment due dates. To enroll in this plan you must contact the Business Office prior to the term payment due date; please call 610-647-4400, extension 3053. There is no enrollment fee. Installments not received by the due dates will be assessed a late fee.
Tuition Management Systems
Immaculata University partners with Tuition Management Systems (TMS) to offer an Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option with a small enrollment fee. This is a 10 month payment plan that runs July through April. Using this plan, students budget Fall and Spring term expenses into equal payments. Enrollment with TMS must take place no later than one month prior to the beginning of classes for the term. For more information log on to: www.afford.com/immaculata or contact the Business Office at 610-647-4400, extension 3174.
Refund Policy
Traditional Length Semester
Refunds will be made on tuition and room charges on the following basis:
Withdrawal within the first week 80%
Second week 60%
Third week 40%
Fourth week 20%
Beyond the fourth week no refund
Refunds on board are prorated weekly. Date of withdrawal determines the refund amount and is considered to be the date on the official withdrawal form. These forms are available in the office of the Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies and the office of Residence Life and Student Development.
When a financial aid recipient withdrawals from all classes before the 60 percent point in each term, a return of Title IV or other funds may be required. For further information please contact the financial assistance department at 610-647-4400, extension 3028.
Refunds are calculated based on the date a written notification withdrawal has been received. Detailed instructions regarding this process are published in the course schedule guide.