Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $8,400. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $768 for books and supplies, $10,488 toward room and boarding, and $1,338 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $20,994 per year.