The Bottom Line
You'll find that the cost of living in Philadelphia is extremely reasonable.
Many students find they actually spend less on rent and groceries
than they would on room and board on their home campuses. However,
because we strongly encourage you to get out and explore the city
and the East Coast, many find that their entertainment costs may
be higher than they would have been on campus. One of the great
things about The Philadelphia Center's program is that we allow
you the freedom and flexibility to prioritize your spending and
you have the opportunity to make your budget work for you! As you
can see from student responses, a semester in Philadelphia can be
as affordable as you want it to be.
Student Budget Survey
Our tuition is based on that of Hope College, our managing institution, and is $11,300 per semester for the 2007-2008 academic year. Call The Philadelphia Center for additional tuition information. We also encourage you to visit your campus financial aid officer.
Based on Fall 2006 Student Surveys
| Monthly Costs |
Average |
Range |
| Rent |
$450 |
$350-700 |
| Utilities |
$100 |
$0-150 |
| Furniture Rental/Purchase |
$70 |
$0-125 |
| Transportation |
$70 |
$0-125 |
| Groceries |
$150 |
$80-200 |
| Dining Out |
$160 |
$50-300 |
| Entertainment |
$200 |
$50-300 |
Miscellaneous
|
$100 |
$25-200 |
| Total Average Monthly Expenses: |
$1350 |
| Average Expenses x 4 Months: |
$5200* |
*The
$485 book/activity fee includes temporary lodging during orientation week. This fee is not included in the average monthly expense total. The cost of transportation to and from
Philadelphia is not included.
Please note:
Nearly all realtors will require at least first and last month's rent and a security deposit upon lease signing. This deposit is usually equal to one month's rent divided by the number of roommates. The figures
above do not include this security deposit, nor do they include
utility or telephone deposits, all of which are refunded at the
end of the semester - provided no damage or additional charges have
been incurred.
These
estimates and fees apply to the 2007-2008 academic year. Actual
costs may vary.
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