Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Notable Academic ProgramsOptions
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAerospace Sciences: Aviation Studies
Agriculture: Water Management
Anthropology: Anthropology, Ethnic Studies
Area Studies: African Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Canadian Studies, Caribbean Studies, Celtic Studies, Comparative American Studies, European Studies, Gender, Ethnicity and Multicultural Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Graphic Design, Theater Art
Athletics: Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education
Biological Sciences: Applied Biology, Biology/Life Science
Business: Accounting, Advertising, Business, Business Administration, Business Law, Finance/Banking, Management, Marketing
Chemistry: Chemistry
Communications: Communication
Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice
Earth Sciences: Earth Science, Geosciences
Economics: Economics
Education: Adapted Physical Education, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Health Education, Learning Disabilities, Physical Education, Special Education
English: English
Geography and Urban Studies: Geography
Health and Safety Sciences: Mental Health
History: History
Information Studies: Computer Science
Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Mathematics: Mathematics
Performing Arts: Dance, Music, Music Education, Theater Arts/Drama
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy
Physics: Physics
Political Science: Political Science
Psychology: Counseling, Psychology
Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology
Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders
Theater: Performance and Directing
Tuition / Fees
-- Campus Budget --
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 10/15/19.
- Estimated cost: $3977.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): 18 ($2000 per additional hour)
- Home Payment (Plan B): 18 ($2000 per additional hour)
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 10/15/19.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Application Fee |
$50 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| NSE Program Fee |
$175 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Housing Deposit |
$300 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Laptop Fee |
$15 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Activity Fee |
$20 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Health Insurance |
$3444 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Technology Fee |
$375 |
Year |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$250 |
Year |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| student life Fee |
$100 |
Year |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| ResNet Fee |
$360 |
Year |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Please note that health insurance is only optional if student already carries a US based plan that meets Federal and MA state guidelines. Alternative health insurance plans need to be vetted and approved by BSU NSE coordinator and BSU Health Services. Fall insurance cost is $1,428 and Spring insurance cost is $2,016.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $3,444 per semester.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 002183
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 10/15/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 40% living on campus
- Double: $7218 (includes meals)
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- Students must live on campus
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1400
- Proximity to campus: 2
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
Notes About Meal PlansPlatinum: meal swipes-147, dining dollars-780, cost per semester - $2,426
Gold (Recommended for freshmen): meal swipes -195, dining dollars -370, cost per semester- $2,124
Silver: meal swipes-80, dining dollars-550, cost per semester-$2,067
