Intensive English Program Costs
Complete program costs are listed below by term. Please note that some costs are estimates. Costs may change without notice.
Questions? Please contact the ESL Programs Office at esl@uwm.edu.
Cancellation or Withdrawal
- Notification of cancellation or withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the ESL Programs Office.
- There may be charges for cancellation or early withdrawal from the program.
- See Payment dates and amounts on our Payment Information page.
- The application fee is not refundable.
- Return of I-20: A student who receives an I-20 and subsequently cancels enrollment is required to return the original I-20 to the ESL Program Office before a refund can be issued.
Spring Semester 2013 – Program Costs
| Tuition & Fees | Estimated Living Expenses | |||||||||
| Spring Semester | Tuition | U Fee1 | IEP Fee2 | Tuition & Fees Subtotal | Books | Health3 | Dorm4 | Food5 | Living Expenses Subtotal | GRAND TOTAL6 |
| 4 months | 4,499 | 175 | 80 | 4,754 | 150 | 344 | 2,580 | 1,600 | 4,674 | $9,428 |
| 2 months | 2,610 | 175 | 45 | 2,830 | 150 | 172 | 1,290 | 800 | 2,412 | $5,242 |
Summer Session 2013 – Program Costs
| Tuition & Fees | Estimated Living Expenses | |||||||||
| Tuition | U Fee1 | IEP Fee2 | Tuition & Fees Subtotal | Books | Health3 | Dorm4 | Food5 | Living Expenses Subtotal | GRAND TOTAL6 | |
| Months1&2 June 10 - August 2 |
2,610 | 88 | 135 | 2,833 | 150 | 172 | 750 | 800 | 1,872 | $4,755 |
| Month1 June 10 - July5 |
1,417 | 88 | 50 | 1,555 | 100 | 86 | 375 | 400 | 961 | $2,516 |
| Month2 July 8 - August 2 |
1,417 | 88 | 100 | 1,605 | 100 | 86 | 375 | 400 | 961 | $2,566 |
1 University fee, required by university for Health Center, Sports Center + bus pass
2 IEP Fee: Student activities: Welcome + Farewell activities, excursions off campus.
3 Group health insurance available from SAS for UWM students
4 Cost of shared double room in Sandburg Residence. Actual cost will vary.
5 Estimated at $100 per week
6 Applicants requesting an I-20 must show proof of funding in this amount.
New students: Add one-time non-refundable application fee: $ 130
Payment due date: Payment of tuition and fees are due on the Monday of the week before the first day of class. There is a one-week grace period.
Late fee charges:
- Late placement testing fee: $ 60
- Assessed for any late or rescheduled placement test.
- Late payment fee: $ 25
- Assessed monthly for any late payment made one week after due date.
UWM also assess a charge of 1% per month for all late payments.
- Late registration fee: $ 75
- For registrations received after the deadline.
Continuing students must re-register for each new term (semester or summer session).
For less than full-time costs, please contact the ESL Programs Office: esl@uwm.edu
Fall Session 2013 – Program Costs
Application Deadlines and Tuition Schedule (Apply early!)
| Application Completed By: | Early Bird cost: On or before July 1 |
Regular cost: July 2-28 |
Late Registration cost: On or after July 29 |
| Tuition price (full time): | $4,600 | $4,700 | $4,700 and $100 late fee |
Cost Information for F-1 visa applicants (Based on the “regular cost” rate)
| Tuition & Fees: | 4 Months | 3 Months | 2 Months | 1 Month |
| Tuition | $4,700 | $3,810 | $2,825 | $1,460 |
| Univ. Fee (Estimate) | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 |
| $80 | $60 | $40 | $20 | |
| Subtotal: | $4,960 | $4,050 | $3,045 | $1,660 |
| Estimated Living Costs: | ||||
| Books | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Insurance | $360 | $270 | $180 | $90 |
| Housing | $3,000 | $2,250 | $1,500 | $750 |
| Food | $1,600 | $1,200 | $800 | $400 |
| Subtotal: | $5,035 | $3,795 | $2,555 | $1,315 |
| Total for proof of funding: | $9,995 | $7,845 | $5,600 | $2,975 |
| Late fee charges: | $60 Late placement testing fee. |
| $25 Monthly late tuition payment fee. |
UWM also assesses a 1% charge for all late payments.
NOTE: All prices are subject to change.
