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International student tuition, room and board
Bethel College values the cultural diversity that International students bring to the classroom and the Bethel campus community. International students that live on campus will receive a 50 percent tuition discount while those who choose not to live on campus receive a 35 percent tuition discount.
Tuition and room and board costs are for one full year. Commuters are charged a $550 campus life fee. All amounts are in U.S. funds.
| Base costs for 2008-09 academic year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,900 |
| Room and board* | $6,050 |
| Personal expenses | $1,000 |
| Summer living expenses** | $3,000 |
| Travel escrow*** | $1,000 |
| Liability deposit | $100 |
| Total | $30,050 |
| * Room and board options | |
| Haury Hall**** | $6,050 |
| Warkentin Court | $6,400 |
| Voth Hall | $6,650 |
**The summer living expense can be met after the first year in part with a campus job during the summer, which will provide about $2,000 U.S. in income.
***The travel escrow is a one-time expense and is held in your account in the event you need to return home in an emergency. If unused, the travel escrow will be returned to you when you leave Bethel.
****International students who choose to live in Haury Hall will receive a 50 percent discount on room and board, making the cost of Haury Hall $3,025.
| Variable costs (estimated) | |
|---|---|
| Books | $800 |
| Health insurance***** | $650 |
*****All students are required to have health insurance coverage. If the student is covered under a family plan, additional Bethel health insurance is not required. The full health insurance premium is due in the fall at the start of school.