What is the average expenditure per month (lodging + food + other essential charges)?
Depending on the lodging you chose (see above) and the way you will handle your meals (dorm cafeteria or fast food restaurants), your expenses can vary widely. All students are expected to pay fees each semester (16 weeks) to cover health insurance, services, etc. which runs between $600-$700. And there will be textbooks and supplies to purchase. The rest of your expenses depend on your lifestyle. If you eat at fancy restaurants, it will be more expensive to live. (We have a WIDE variety of foods in town for all different budgets.) Sorry I can’t give you a more definite answer on this, as there are just too many variables to take into account. Most students in Biophysics can live fairly comfortably on their monthly stipends…which will be $2060 a month before taxes for the 2008-09 academic year.
