There are a number of academic and personal expenses to consider when attending university. To come up with a realistic estimate, research your expenses including housing, food and tuition.
Review our breakdown of estimated first-year expenses for more information on the cost to attend Laurier.
All costs listed here are shown in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.
| Incidental Fees |
| Lowest | $94 |
| Highest | $467 |
NOTE:
Incidental fees contribute to many aspects of student life and campus amenities. Some incidental fees are compulsory and charged to all students, while others are program specific. Some incidental fees are optional, and you have the ability to opt out by a set deadline.
| Meal plans |
| Lowest | $910 |
| Highest | $10,330 |
NOTE:
Meal plans are mandatory for all students living in residence. All of our meal plans include a combination of "all you care to enjoy" meals at the Fresh Food Company and "flex" dollars you can use at any food outlet on campus, including our extremely popular Wilf's Pub, Terrace Food Court and your favourite coffee shop.
| Personal Expenses |
| Lowest | $2,400 |
| Highest | $5,200 |
NOTE:
This includes all your personal expenses from groceries to your phone plan to personal shopping.
| Residence |
| Lowest | $7,333 |
| Highest | $10,330 |
NOTE:
In Waterloo and Brantford we offer various residence accommodations including single and double dormitory-style rooms, and single and double apartment-style accommodations.
