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That’s right. The $1500 is an estimate, and it’s a pretty high estimate imho. “Total cost of attendance” is actually kind of a new concept; 15 years ago, Admissions folks at my workplace were scratching their heads over how to answer parents who said, “I just want to know what it’s going to cost me.” Their estimates are just that – estimates.</p>
<p>Don’t keep $1500 (or any other large amount of) cash in your dorm room; that’s begging for a break-in. Yes, Mudders sign the book and commit to the Honor Code, but the outsiders who’ve come to see the 5Cs as their personal Walmart don’t.</p>
<p>@maruhan2: If laundry were part of a student fee, you can bet the fee would be higher than your actual cost of doing laundry. Take quarters, wash your clothes (please ;)), and be happy. :)</p>