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“The classes I took at The Philadelphia Center were amazing! Mark encourages students to analyze and really see aspects of power and authority and how it plays out in the work environment. My Elective, Warren Huff’s Architecture of Cities, helped me to appreciate, notice and understand what I see every day in the historic city of Philadelphia. In other words, Mark helped me see the unseen and Warren helped me appreciate what I do see.”
Kay Miller, Hope College
Spring 2006
Metropolitan Career Center, Human Resources Intern
Budgeting
Philadelphia is one of the most affordable cities on the East Coast. Many students find they actually spend less on rent and groceries than they would on room and board on their home campuses. However, because we strongly encourage you to get out and explore the city, and the East Coast, you may find that your entertainment costs are higher than they would have been on campus. One of the great things about The Philadelphia Center’s program is that we allow you the freedom and flexibility to prioritize your spending, and you have the opportunity to make your budget work for you. As you can see from student responses below, a semester in Philadelphia can be as affordable as you want it to be!
Based on Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 student surveys:
| Monthly Costs | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | $450 | $350-700 |
| Utilities | 100 | 0-150 |
| Furniture Rental/Purchase | 70 | 0-125 |
| Transportation | 70 | 0-125 |
| Groceries | 150 | 80-200 |
| Dining Out | 160 | 50-300 |
| Entertainment | 200 | 50-300 |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 25-200 |
| Total Average Monthly Expenses | $1,300 | |
| Average Expenses x 4 months | $5,200* | |
*This amount does not include the $520 book/activity fee, which includes the cost for temporary lodging during orientation week. The cost of transportation to and from Philadelphia is also not included in this amount.
Please note: Nearly all realtors will require at least first and last month’s rent and a security deposit upon lease signing. This deposit is usually equal to one month’s rent divided by the number of roommates. The figures above do not reflect security deposit, nor do they include utility or telephone deposits, all of which are refunded at the end of the semester - provided no damage or additional charges have been incurred.
The Philadelphia Center’s tuition is based on that of Hope College, our managing institution, and is $12,200 per semester for the 2009-10 year. Contact us for additional tuition information. We also encourage you to visit your campus financial aid officer.