Costs

Tuition and fees depend on the ESL structure that students will pursue. At CELCIS, students may study ESL full-time or in a WMU (Dual Enrollment) Pathway Program.

Tuition and fees (Intensive English Program)

Prices below are approximate costs in United States currency and may change slightly without prior notice. 

2024-2025 Academic Year - CELCIS

Fall 2024 (August 28 - December 6)
*Approximate costs. 
Application fee$100
Program fees$5685
Student fees$390*
Books$200*
Residence hall (shared room, unlimited meals)$6150
Internet Fee (students living on campus)$80
Hospital/medical insurance$1000*
Personal expenses$500*
Total$14,105

 

Spring 2025 

Spring 2024 (January 8-April 18)
*Approximate costs. 
Application fee$100
Program fees$5685
Student fees$390*
Books$200*
Residence hall (shared room, unlimited meals)$6150
Internet Fee (students living on campus)$80
Hospital/medical insurance$1000
Personal expenses$500*
Total$14,105

 

Summer 2024

Summer I and II Sessions 2024 (May 5 - August 8)

NOTE:

Returning students MUST take both Summer I and II to complete a level.

New students may begin in either Summer I or Summer II.

*Approximate costs. 

Application fee$100
Program fees$5685
Student fees$390
Books$200*
Residence hall (shared room, unlimited meals)$TBD
Internet Fee (students living on campus)$80
Hospital/medical insurance$1000
Personal expenses$500*
TotalTBD
Summer II Session ONLY 2024 (June 26- August 8)

NOTE:

Returning students MUST take both Summer I and II to complete a level.

New students may begin in either Summer I or Summer II.

*Approximate costs. 

Application fee$100
Program fees$2842.50
Student fees$195
Books$200*
Residence hall (shared with food)$TBD
Internet Fee (students living on campus)$80
Hospital/medical insurance$1000
Personal expenses$500*
TotalTBD

Tuition and Fees (Pathway Program)

Learn more about the Pathway Program including benefits, structure and costs.    

Discounts

Tuition discounts may be available for spouses/dependents of full-time students at Western Michigan University, students studying online, domestic students, and students coming from one of WMU's partner universities. Discounts are subject to change in future semesters. Contact CELCIS to find out if you are eligible.