Student Financial Services
1201 S. State Street
CSS 101
Big Rapids, Michigan, USA 49307
(231) 591-3972
Email: [email protected]
2025-2026 Academic Year Costs
Effective June 10, 2025
Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance
United States and Canadian Students
| Item | Per Semester | Per Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($515 per credit x 14 hours) | $7,210 | $14,420 |
| Food and Housing | $5,791 | $11,582 |
| University Services Fee | $98 | $196 |
| Student Technology Fee ($5 per credit x 14 hours) | $70 | $140 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies | $448 | $895 |
| Estimated Personal/Misc/Travel | $1,292 | $2,584 |
| Estimated Total | $14,909 | $29,817 |
Food and housing is based on the Crimson Meal Plan in a Residence Hall with two students per room.
The above cost of attendance is based on per credit tuition for Freshman/Sophomore students.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates Per Credit Hour
US Resident / Canadian Resident Students
| Freshman / Sophomore | $515 |
| Junior / Senior | $563 |
International Students
| Freshman / Sophomore | $853 |
| Junior / Senior | $909 |
Studio Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour
| US Resident / Canada | $1,051 |
| International | $1,681 |
Graduate Student Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour
| Graduate – US Resident / Canada | $797 |
| Graduate – International | $1,202 |
| Graduate – Grand Rapids – US Resident / Canada | $1,178 |
| Graduate – Grand Rapids – International | $1,812 |
Professional Student Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour
| Pharmacy | $1,019 |
| Optometry | $988 |
| Doctoral | $895 |
Student services, course and/or program specific fees are listed on the Student Financial Service website.
Big Rapids Anytime Meal Plans
All residence hall-residing incoming freshmen who are not 19 years old before September 1 of the current academic year must select from the meal plans below.
14 Traditional
- Semester Cost: $2,552
- Swipes Per Week: 14
- Meal Exchange: No
- Dining Dollars: No
- Guest Meals: No
Crimson
- Semester Cost: $2,788
- Swipes Per Week: Unlimited
- Meal Exchange: Yes
- Dining Dollars: No
- Guest Meals: No
Gold
- Semester Cost: $2,972
- Swipes Per Week: Unlimited
- Meal Exchange: Yes
- Dining Dollars: $175*
- Guest Meals: 8*
Platinum
- Semester Cost: $3,187
- Swipes Per Week: Unlimited
- Meal Exchange: Yes
- Dining Dollars: $350*
- Guest Meals: 12*
*Dining Dollars and Guest Passes expire May 8, 2026.
Big Rapids Express Meal Plans
| Plan | Cost | Per Meal Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Meals | $257.25 | $10.29 |
| 50 Meals | $477.25 | $9.56 |
| 75 Meals | $656.25 | $8.75 |
| 125 Meals | $1,059.45 | $8.47 |
Housing Rates
Big Rapids Residence Halls
| Features | Semester Cost | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room | $3,969 | $7,938 |
| Double Room | $3,003 | $6,006 |
| Single Room (No Residency Requirement) | $3,176 | $6,352 |
| Double Room (No Residency Requirement) | $2,404 | $4,808 |
| North Hall Double Room | $3,528 | $7,056 |
Big Rapids West Campus Singles & Family Living
| Features | Semester Cost | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 Bedroom | $3,298 | $6,596 |
| 2-3 Bedroom with Central Air | $3,456 | $6,912 |
| 4 Bedroom with Central Air | $3,800 | $7,600 |
| 2 Bedroom Family | $5,250 | $10,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Family | $5,737 | $11,474 |
East Campus Suites
| Features | Semester Cost | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom | $4,641 | $9,282 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,456 | $6,912 |
Big Rapids Merrill Studio Suites
| Features | Semester Cost | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Required Residency Students | $4,962 | $9,924 |
| Non-Required Residency Students | $3,969 | $7,938 |
Grand Rapids - 5 Lyon
| Features | Semester Cost | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $5,760 | $11,520 |
| Studio | $5,063 | $10,126 |
| 2 Bedroom | $4,622 | $9,244 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,311 | $6,622 |