Tuition fee for engineering
Hey everyone,
I just checked my account statement for the upcoming Fall semester in Engineering, and my total balance came out to $7,411.25 due Sept 22.
Before looking at the actual breakdown, I was under the impression that tuition and fees would be around $4,500 to $5,000 per semester. Seeing over $7.4k was definitely a bit of a reality check!
Looking closely at the statement:
Pure tuition across my courses (PHYC, MATH, ENGM, ENGI, CPST, CHEM) comes out to around $4,850, which is pretty close to what I originally expected.
But then all the additional stuff gets added on—ancillary/auxiliary fees, Facilities/Sexton Campus Renewal, Fitness, DSU fees, the Bus Pass ($177.90), Student Orientation ($130), and the Health & Dental Insurance ($491.89).
I know the Health & Dental plan is a one-time charge in the Fall that covers the whole year (and I can opt out if I already have coverage), but even without it, mandatory fees add up fast.
For those further along in the program:
- Is ~$7k+ typical for a Fall semester in Engineering, or does it drop significantly in Winter once things like orientation and health insurance clear out?
- Are there any specific non-mandatory fees I should look into opting out of to bring the cost closer to ~$5.5k–$6k?