Attending summer term saves you time to degree completion and money. The more summer classes you take in the summer term, the greater the savings. And, if you are planning to live on campus, housing costs are significantly less expensive in the summer. By choosing summer term(s) over the course of your academic career, the savings could really add up.
Summer Term Tuition and Fee Comparison,* Illinois Residents
| Credit Hrs | Spring or Fall Costs | Summer Costs | Savings |
| 3 | $1,082.95 | $ 963.70 | $119.25 |
| 6 | $1,987.60 | $1,804.85 | $182.75 |
| 9 | $2,731.30 | $2,542.55 | $188.75 |
| 12 | $3,475.00 | $3280.25 | $194.75 |
| Credit Hrs | Spring or Fall Costs | Summer Costs | Savings |
| 3 | $1,181.05 | $1,061.80 | $119.25 |
| 6 | $2,177.80 | $2,001.05 | $176.75 |
*for Illinois residents entering SIUE in fall 2010 or spring or summer 2011; please see our full tuition and fee schedule.
