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Undergraduate Costs (subject to change)

Hilbert College continues to be one of the most affordable residential private colleges in Western New York. Over 95% of Hilbert College students receive financial aid to help them with their educational costs.

Traditional Undergraduate Expenses for 2025-2026 Academic Year*

*subject to change
    Student Expenses Full-Time Resident** (12-18 credits) Full-Time Commuter** (12-18 credits) Part-Time Student (1-11 credits)
    Tuition $32,300 per year $32,300 per year $1,440 per credit
    Comprehensive Fee1 $2,200 per year $2,200 per year $55 per credit 
    Wellness Fee2 $380 per year $380 per year $190 per semester
    (students with 6 or more credits)
    Registration Fee $100 per year $100 per year $50 per semester
    Student Activity Fee3 $550 per year $550 per year $20 per credit
    Housing & Meals $15,670 per year  -  -
    Total Cost
    (Not Including Financial Aid)
    $51,200 per year  $35,530 per year  -


    ** Includes laptop
    1. The comprehensive fee covers digital resources such as laptops, digital textbooks, campus safety services, and technology services.
    2. The wellness fee covers wellness services and student support.
    3. The student activity fee covers clubs and organizational programming outside of the classroom.
    *Senior citizens may audit classes on a space available basis as non-matriculated students. Course resource fees apply. 

    Other Applicable 2025 - 2026 Fees : 

    Student Expenses Full-Time Resident (12-18 credits) Full-Time Commuter (12-18 credits) Part-Time Student (1-11 credits)
    Graduation Fee $300 (one-time fee) $300 (one-time fee) $300 (one-time fee)
    Orientation Fee $390 (new students) $390 (new students) $390 (new students)
    Overload charge (over 18 credits) $1,440 per credit  $1,440 per credit  -
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  • Breakdown of Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for 2025 - 2026

    Full-time students are those who are taking a course load of 12 credits or more per semester. Students who register for 1-11 credit hours are considered part-time.

    The following rates are effective for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.

     Full-Time Traditional Undergraduate Students 2025-2026

    Tuition Total for Traditional Student $16,150 per semester
    Comprehensive Fee* $1,100 per semester
    Wellness Fee* $190 per semester
    Student Activity Fee* $275 per semester
    *These fees provide wellness services, digital resources (such as a laptop and books), club and organization funds, and student support and safety services.

    Additional Fees 2025- 2026
    Service and Study Away Fee $1,750 - $2,000 per course
    International Student Fee $1,500 per semester
    Late Registration Fee $50
    Lab Fee $200 per course
    Graduation Fee  $300 (one-time fee)
    Overload charge (over 18 credits)  $1,440 per credit
     

    Resident Student Costs 2025-2026

    Room & Board  Cost
    St. Joseph Single (meals included)* $8,990/semester
    St. Joseph Double (meals included) $7,830/semester 
    Trinity Double/ Suite (meals included) $7,830/semester
    Trinity Triple (meals included) $6,670/semester
    Campus Apartments (includes 50 meal plan & $100 Hawk bucks)
    Sr. Katherine House, Leo House, Rufino House, & St. Agnes House.
    Single rooms, common kitchen & living areas; for upper-class students only.
    $8,550/semester
    International Exchange (meals included) $3,840/semester
    *based on availability
    Meal Plan
     
    50 Meal Block
    $580 per semester


    Part-Time Student Costs

    Fees Costs
    Tuition $1,440 per credit hour
    Comprehensive Fee $55 per credit hour
    Orientation Fee (first-time students only) $390
    Registration Fee $50 per semester
    Wellness Fee $190 per semester (students enrolled with 6 or more credit hours)
    Student Activity Fee $20 per credit hour
    Graduation Fee $300

    *Part-time students enrolled in an undergraduate program taking graduate courses will be charged graduate tuition and fee rates for those courses. 
    *Senior citizens (60 years+) may register for courses on a non-credit basis and receive a full waiver of tuition charges. Students are responsible for course resource and registration fees. Regular charges apply if the courses are taken for credit.    

    Other Charges

    Costs are subject to change

    Fee Costs
    Transcript fee $15
    Returned check fee $50
    Rejected credit card fee $50
    Due Date Late Fee
    $100/semester 
    Payment Plan Late Fee $100/month

     

    Summer 2026 Tuition Costs

    Tuition $525 per credit hour
    Course Resource Fee $351 per course 
    Registration Fee $50 per semester

    Program Changes – On-Campus Programs to Online Degree Completion Programs

    Any current Hilbert student that is interested in changing their program from on-campus, in person instruction, to online instruction may do so by completing a program change form.  Please note: Given the reduced tuition rate for Hilbert College Global online programs, students will NOT be eligible for any institutional grants/scholarships or merit-based aid that they were previously eligible for on-campus instruction. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.

     

 

Western New York Private Institution Comparison 2025-26

    WNY Higher Education Institution Tuition & Fees
    Hilbert College
    $35,530 Includes laptop & textbooks
    Daemen University
    $35,854
    Canisius University
    $35,880
    D'Youville University
    $35,980
    Niagara University
    $37,190
    St. Bonaventure University
    $42,220

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

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  • Traditional Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Per Year | Fall 2024 - Summer 2025

    Student Expenses Full-Time Resident** (12-18 credits) Full-Time Commuter** (12-18 credits) Part-Time Student (1-11 credits)
    Tuition $30,760 per year $30,760 per year $1,370 per credit
    Comprehensive Fee1 $2,100 per year $2,100 per year $50 per credit 
    Wellness Fee2 $360 per year $360 per year $180 per semester
    (students with 6 or more credits)
    Registration Fee  -  - $40 per semester
    Student Activity Fee3 $520 per year $520 per year $20 per credit
    Housing & Meals $14,920 per year  -  -
    Total Cost
    (Not Including Financial Aid)
    $48,660 per year  $33,740 per year  -


    ** Includes laptop
    1. The comprehensive fee covers digital resources such as laptops, digital textbooks, campus safety services, and technology services.
    2. The wellness fee covers wellness services and student support.
    3. The student activity fee covers clubs and organizational programming outside of the classroom.
    *Senior citizens may audit classes on a space available basis as non-matriculated students. Course resource fees apply. 

    Other Applicable 2024 - 2025 Fees : 

    Student Expenses Full-Time Resident (12-18 credits) Full-Time Commuter (12-18 credits) Part-Time Student (1-11 credits)
    Graduation Fee $260 (one-time fee) $260 (one-time fee) $260 (one-time fee)
    Orientation Fee $370 (new students) $370 (new students) $370 (new students)
    Overload charge (over 18 credits) $1,370 per credit  $1,370 per credit  -
  • Breakdown of Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for 2024 - 2025

    Full-time students are those who are taking a course load of 12 credits or more per semester. Students who register for 1-11 credit hours are considered part-time.

    The following rates are effective for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 semesters.

     Full-Time Traditional Undergraduate Students 2024-2025

    Tuition Total for Traditional Student $15,380 per semester
    Comprehensive Fee* $1050 per semester
    Wellness Fee* $180 per semester
    Student Activity Fee* $260 per semester
    *These fees provide wellness services, digital resources (such as a laptop and books), club and organization funds, and student support and safety services.

    Additional Fees 2024- 2025
    Service and Study Away Fee $1,700 - $2,400 per course
    International Student Fee $1,050 per semester
    Lab Fee $160 per course
    Orientation Fee (new students) $370
    Graduation Fee  $260 (one-time fee)
    Overload charge (over 18 credits)  $1,370 per credit
     

    Resident Student Costs 2024-2025

    Room & Board  Cost
    St. Joseph Single (meals included)* $8,560/semester
    St. Joseph Double (meals included) $7,460/semester 
    Trinity Double/ Suite (meals included) $7,460/semester
    Trinity Triple (meals included) $6,350/semester
    Campus Apartments (includes 50 meal plan & $100 Hawk bucks)
    Sr. Katherine House, Leo House, Rufino House, & St. Agnes House.
    Single rooms, common kitchen & living areas; for upper-class students only.
    $8,140/semester
    International Exchange (meals included) $3,660/semester
    Security Deposit (one-time fee upon residing on campus)  $125
    *based on availability
    Meal Plan
     
    50 Meal Block
    $550 per semester


    Part-Time Student Costs

    Fees Costs
    Tuition $1,370 per credit hour
    Comprehensive Fee $50 per credit hour
    Orientation Fee (first-time students only) $370
    Registration Fee $40 per semester
    Wellness Fee $180 per semester (students enrolled with 6 or more credit hours)
    Student Activity Fee $20 per credit hour
    Graduation Fee $260

    *Part-time students enrolled in an undergraduate program taking graduate courses will be charged graduate tuition and fee rates for those courses. 
    *Senior citizens (60 years+) may register for courses on a non-credit basis and receive a full waiver of tuition charges. Students are responsible for course resource and registration fees. Regular charges apply if the courses are taken for credit.    

    Other Charges

    Costs are subject to change

    Fee Costs
    Transcript fee $15
    Returned check fee $50
    Rejected credit card fee $50
    Due Date Late Fee
    $100/semester 
    Payment Plan Late Fee $100/month

     

    Summer 2024 Tuition Costs

    Tuition $525 per credit hour
    Course Resource Fee $309 per course 
    Registration Fee $40 per semester

    Program Changes – On-Campus Programs to Online Degree Completion Programs

    Any current Hilbert student that is interested in changing their program from on-campus, in person instruction, to online instruction may do so by completing a program change form.  Please note: Given the reduced tuition rate for Hilbert College Global online programs, students will NOT be eligible for any institutional grants/scholarships or merit-based aid that they were previously eligible for on-campus instruction. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.

     

  Contact our Student Finance Office

Connect with our Student Finance Office for any monetary or financial aid questions, concerns, or issues. Located in Franciscan Hall, on the second floor, we strive to help you succeed. 

PH: 1-800-649-8003
FAX: 716-649-1152

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Our Staff

Looking for a more personalized approach? Reach out to our staff.

Debra Matot
Student Finance Coordinator
Call: (716) 926-8939
dmatot@hilbert.edu

Ben Elniski
Financial Aid Counselor
Last Names A-K
Call: (716) 926-8792
belniski@hilbert.edu

Joanna Zadvorney
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Last Names L-Z
Call: (716) 926-8832
jzadvorney@hilbert.edu

Beverly Chudy-Szczur
Associate Bursar
Call: (716) 926-8940
bchudy@hilbert.edu

Julie Lanski
Director of Student Financial Services/Bursar
Call: (716) 926-8945
jlanski@hilbert.edu

Stephanie Schroeder
Director of Financial Aid
Call: (716) 926-8831
sschroeder@hilbert.edu

 

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