International Student and Scholar Services
Semester at SCSU Costs
One of the biggest questions students face when deciding to study abroad is the cost of the program. Please find the cost estimate for upcoming semesters below.
The Semester at SCSU cost includes:
- tuition (tuition is waived if exchange)
- fees
- housing
- meal plan
- mandatory health insurance
- orientation
- airport pick up
- student support services
- programming/events
The following costs are not included in the package price:
- personal expenses
- books
- supplies
- Online differential tuition
- course specific fees
- any additional costs associated with residential halls such as linens, refrigerator rentals, etc.
Fall 2024
Program |
Program Cost |
Insurance Cost |
Total Cost |
| Exchange (tuition waived) | $6,200.00 | $800.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Fee Paying | $10,550.00 | $800.00 | $11,350.00 |
| Intensive English Center | $10,850.00 | $800.00 | $11,650.00 |
*All costs above are estimates
Spring 2025
Program |
Program Cost |
Insurance Cost |
Total Cost |
| Exchange (tuition waived) | $6,200.00 | $800.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Fee Paying | $10,550.00 | $800.00 | $11,350.00 |
| Intensive English Center | $10,850.00 | $800.00 | $11,650.00 |
*All costs above are estimates
Semester at SCSU Fee
All Semester at SCSU students (exchange, fee-paying and IEC), are charged the $500 Semester at SCSU fee per semester. This fee covers the following expenses:
- Airport pickup
- Orientation
- Cultural Excursions designed for exchange students free of charge such as:
- Minnesota State Fair
- Haunted House (Halloween)
- Mall of America
- Snow tubing
- Duluth, Minnesota (Lake Superior)
- And more!
Additional Resources
Required Health Insurance
Explore more about the required health insurance policy and resources.
Intensive English Center Cost
Explore more about the cost break down from the Intensive English Center.
Residential Life Costs
Explore more related to the costs of on-campus housing and dining.