Calculating Costs

What does it really cost to go to Golden Gate University? The total cost depends on your particular circumstance. The cost of your GGU education is calculated by multiplying the tuition rate by the number of classes you need to complete your degree. Then, you will need to add an estimated cost for books and a few one-time fees.

At Golden Gate University, we have done away with most of the add-on fees that other colleges charge, so our tuition rate covers the total cost of each class. For the 2005-2006 school year, undergraduate tuition is $1,350 per course. The cost of books varies, so we suggest that you plug in an average of about $150 per course.

Now, let's look at the approximate cost of one year (two trimesters) at GGU for a full-time (8 courses) and part-time (4 courses) undergraduate student using average current rates:

		Full-time		Part-time		Per Course
Tuition		$10,800		$5,400		$1,350
Books		$ 1,200		$ 600		$ 150
Total		$12,000		$6,000		$1,500

To calculate your own complete cost, you first have to know how many courses you need to complete your degree. (As an example, the average student transferring with 60 credits from another college needs to take 21 classes at GGU, which is equal to 63 credits). Then, figure out your yearly cost based on whether you will be attending full- or part-time. Just to be on the safe side, you should factor in a tuition increase of around 4 percent for each year. As with other private colleges, tuition usually goes up each year so that GGU can fund technology investments and other instructional improvements as well as cover inflation. Finally, add in one-time fees totaling about $160 to cover your applications for admission and graduation.

Make sure you calculate any additional personal expenses you will incur to go to GGU. These expenses may include housing, transportation and living expenses. If you're new to the area, our financial aid counselors can help you estimate these costs.

Please refer to the Tuition and Fees section of the GGU website for current tuition rates for the various programs.