Costs & Deadlines
International Student Estimated Expenses
2025-2026
| Costs (3 quarters–9 months) | Associate | Applied Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 Tuition* | $11,282 | $21,780 |
| Fees (Mandatory, Wellness, Technology)* | $2,412 | $2,412 |
| Other (Insurance, Books, Etc.)** | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Living Expenses*** | $10,700 | $10,700 |
| Total | $27,044 | $37,542 |
All costs are estimated and are subject to change at any time.
*Tuition and per credit fees listed above are based on enrollment of 15 credits per
quarter of Associate level, academic classes only. Tuition for Intensive English Program
is $3,187.00 per quarter for 20 hours/week.
**Other expenses reflect health insurance, books & supplies. Depending on your lifestyle,
personal expenses may change.
***Living expenses reflects living in a homestay for three quarters. Other residence
options may be higher. See Housing & Transportation for more details.
Note: Add $4,500 per dependent.
International Student Tuition Rates for
2025-2026 Academic Year
The following chart shows a cost per credit breakdown for academic classes only. Immigration requires that international students be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits each quarter.
| Credits | Associate Level Amount Per Quarter | Applied Bachelor's Level Amount Per Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | $3,540.14 | $7,217.40 |
| 13 | $3,613.71 | $7,231.70 |
| 14 | $3,687.28 | $7,246.00 |
| 15 | $3,760.85 | $7,260.30 |
| 16 | $3,834.426 | $7,274.60 |
| 17 | $3,907.99 | $7,288.90 |
| 18 | $3,981.56 | $7,303.20 |
| 19 | $4,307.29 | $8,008.51 |
| 20 | $4,633.02 | $8,713.82 |
Mandatory Campus Fees Per Credit: $49.75/credit
Wellness Fee: $20.00/quarter
Technology Fee: $4.00/credit (maximum $40.00/quarter)
Total tuition and fee rates are determined by adding applicable lab supply fees for each course (found in the course listing in the Class Schedule) to the tuition rate for the total credits listed above.
Students are responsible for all additional costs for textbooks, lab kits and other supplies.
Intensive English Program Tuition
The tuition cost for the Intensive English Program is $3,187.00 per quarter. Students in the Intensive English Program are required to take 20 credit hours per quarter.
Tuition Due Date
All tuition and fees are due on the first day of each quarter. Payment for tuition and fees is by cash, check drawn on a U.S. bank, money order, debit or credit cards (Visa or MasterCard, or American Express) at the Cashier's Office (West Building, W201F)), or online using LionsLink.
Dates & Deadlines
New student applications are due 30 days before the first date of the quarter you wish to attend.
|
Quarter |
Application Deadline |
Orientation |
Quarter Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | August 15, 2025 | September 23-24, 2025 | September 29, 2025 to December 13, 2025 |
| Winter 2026 | November 24, 2024 | December 17-18, 2025 | January 5, 2026 to March 18, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | February 28, 2026 | March 31 - April 1, 2026 | April 6, 2026 to June 16, 2026 |
| Summer 2025 | June 1, 2026 | July 2-3, 2026 | July 6, 2026 to August 28, 2026 |
*Transfer students, students who are currently attending another school in the U.S. and wish to transfer to LWTech, must submit their applications no less than 14 days before the quarter they wish to attend. Students who plan to attend a program with special admission requirements, such as one of our applied bachelor degree programs or Nursing, must first be accepted to LWTech as an international student before completing the special admissions process for the program.