Office of Admissions & Records
International Students
STUDENT EXPENSES
The cost of living in the United States may be high in comparison to your home country. The University cannot predict what individual expenses will be. Estimated expenses in the United States average up to $1600 a month, not including tuition and fees. Students should have at least $5000 available funds in US dollars upon arrival in Victoria to cover registration fees and initial living expenses. Tuition and fees for the university may be paid with MasterCard or Discover Card credit cards. Banks in the US may supply students with debit/credit cards that can be used for expenses. Request the bank card to be MasterCard for tuition payment purposes. Annual expenses that may be expected are listed below in U.S. dollars:
| Undergraduate | Graduate | MBA Graduate# | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $11128 | $8860 | $10210# |
| Room and Board | $11700 | $11700 | $11700 |
| Miscellaneous Expense | $7217 | $7217 | $7217 |
| TOTAL* | $30,045 | $27,777 | $29,127# |
Total expense amount listed for 1 year of study. Student should have this minimum amount for each year of study at UHV, but must show proof of funds for the first year of study to obtain an I-20. *(Tuition and fees amounts are based on 24 semester hours of enrollment per year for undergraduate students, and 18 semester hours of enrollment per year for graduate students.) Total includes cost for 12 months of living and 2 semesters of study during the Fall and Spring long terms. (Student who plans to attend summer sessions, add approximately $3700 for tuition and fees.) Miscellaneous expenses include books, health insurance, transportation and personal needs. Health insurance must be purchased before the first class day, and all visa holders will be charged for health insurance with fee statement. A student who will bring dependents (spouse and/or children) must increase annual total by $5,000 per person.
#(See MBA example in column above.)
- MBA students add $1350 to the total tuition amount for additional MBA fees.
- RN-BSN students add $360 to total tuition amount for additional nursing fees.
- MSN students add $270 to total tuition amount for additional nursing fees.
- Second Degree BSN students add $552 to total tuition amount for additional nursing fees.
