Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance (budget) is an estimated total cost that is calculated to help students and their families understand what they should expect to spend for the upcoming academic year. The cost of attendance includes both direct costs (billed tuition, fees, room and board, if applicable) and indirect costs (out-of-pocket, personal expenses). Husson uses the cost of attendance to determine each student’s financial need.

Tuition and fees are based on undergraduate, campus-based students taking 31 credits. These examples are based on the costs for 2025-2026 academic year and do not include program fees, course fees, or included materials. 

Example of a first-year, on-campus residential student cost of attendance:

Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees $24,126 (based on 31 credits)
Food & Housing $13,316

Indirect Costs
Books & Supplies $1,150
Miscellaneous $1,200
Transportation $550

Total: $40,242

Example of a first-year, off-campus student cost of attendance:

Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees $24,126 (based on 31 credits)

Indirect Costs
Food & Housing $11,000
Books & Supplies $1,150
Miscellaneous $1,200
Transportation $1,200

Total: $38,576

Example of a first-year, living with a family member cost of attendance: 

Direct Costs
Tuition & Fees $24,126 (based on 31 credits)

Indirect Costs
Food & Housing $2,700
Books & Supplies $1,150
Miscellaneous $1,200
Transportation $1,200

Total: $29,576