Tuition and Fees

The College of St. Joseph the Worker takes debt seriously. We strive to keep costs as low as possible and only charge our students for what they use. Our spartan model shows in our tuition and fees.

Tuition: $15,000 per year

Rent-free housing available for most students!
We recommend budgeting additional funds for books, utilities, and other common expenses.
This does not include food; we do not offer college dining or a cafeteria. We expect that our students will learn to cook and patronize our local restaurants and grocery stores.

Fees: $960 per year

$600/year student life fee: Enables each student to utilize Franciscan University’s library, fieldhouse, wellness center, and more.
$40/month maintenance fee: covers the cost of maintenance on houses (primarily materials, because students are encouraged to contribute labor).

Billing Periods

As a rule, students will pay in advance for each quarter. If this is problematic, contact the bursar.
After the first year, most students will earn what they need to pay ahead for the rest of their education. Here is an outline of their projected earnings.*

  
    
    Educational Focus
    Tuition and Fees
    Projected Earnings*
  

    Year 1
    Catholic Studies + In-Shop Basics
    $15,960
    —
  

    Year 2
    Catholic Studies + Related Instruction + Paid Work
    $15,960
    $16,720
  

    Year 3
    Catholic Studies + Related Instruction + Paid Work
    $15,960
    $21,000
  

    Year 4
    Catholic Studies + Related Instruction + Paid Work
    $15,960
    $22,480
  

*Projected earnings are based on local wages and assumptions about hours worked by average students. These wages are not guaranteed. All numbers are gross income. Note that each year’s projected earnings include wages from the previous summer.

Other Considerations

There are a number of other expenses we encourage our students to consider when planning their budget. These expenses are not included in Tuition and Fees. If you are concerned about them, we may be able to help estimate monthly and annual costs.

Taxes, Insurance, and Utilities:

Students in our rent-free housing are responsible for paying taxes, insurance, and utilities for the houses in which they live. This is not a fee, just the cost for their usage and billed directly to students.

Books:

Students will be required to purchase books for classes.

Food:

The College does not offer college dining or a cafeteria. We expect that our students will learn to cook and patronize our local restaurants and grocery stores.

Travel:

We hope our students will return home to visit with their families. This cost can vary widely, but may be an important expense to consider.