Benue State University (2025/2026 Session) Makurdi Acceptance Fee And School Fees Breakdown

So, you just saw your admission at Benue State University, Makurdi—BSU jolted your notifications with “Congratulations!” My heart is already doing a happy dance with you. But before we send balloons and order graduation cake, let’s take a sober breath. Now, the real question is: how much will your sponsorship or your own wallet cry before you even set foot in class?

Don’t worry—I’m not here to scare you. I’m here to guide you, hold your hand, and maybe even crack a joke (or two) so you don’t dread the financial side of university life. As someone who's walked this road, this is how it works in BSU—and how you can manage it with your financial dignity intact.

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Acceptance Fee: Your 'Yes, I’m In' Ticket

First off, after celebrating your admission—even if your dance was just a jig in your head—you’ll need to pay what’s popularly called the acceptance fee. It’s like the university saying: “Congrats! Now show us you're serious.” This is official. No payment, no admission. Period.

How Much Is It?

The acceptance fee at BSU is ₦15,000, fixed—even if your course is super expensive or deeply ordinary. Doesn’t matter whether you’re studying Engineering or Theatre Arts—everyone pays the same.

🔹 Paying it actually tells the university: Yes, I want in, for real.

And yes, this fee is non-refundable. Flip your mind the next minute? That's your cash gone—BSU won’t refund it.

But once you pay it, two good things happen:

1. Your admission becomes permanent—you’re officially taking a seat.

2. You gain access to the screening portal, so BSU can collect your documents, give you a matric number, and welcome you properly.

Just make sure you pay it early—it's non-negotiable, time-bound, and skipping it is like walking into a locked gate with a COVID test. It doesn’t open.

Admission Verification Fee: A Brief Gatekeeper

Sometimes, before the university accepts your ₦15,000, they want you to confirm your admission via a smaller verification fee, usually ₦3,000. It’s like the bouncer at the gate—just quick, but necessary.

Once it’s paid, you get clearance to pay the acceptance fee, enter your details, and officially begin the BSU journey.

School Fees for Freshers (100L)

After admission and preliminary fees, brace yourself. The next big ticket is school fees—the bulk of what you'll pay in your first year. Bear in mind, the exact figure depends largely on:

• Your faculty/program

• Your state of origin (indigene vs non‑indigene)

Let’s break it down:

Indigene 100L Costs by Faculty

• Arts & Education: ~₦46,900

• Social Sciences & Sciences: ~₦51,000

• Law: ~₦54,300

• Medicine & Health Sciences: ~₦208,700

Non‑Indigene 100L Costs by Faculty

• Arts & Education: ~₦69,800

• Social Sciences & Sciences: ~₦81,500

• Law: ~₦87,200

• Medicine & Health Sciences: ~₦259,800

It’s wild how Medicine looks like a house rent all by itself.

School Fees for Returning Students (200L and Above)

Now for some relief. If you make it past 100L, returning sessions are noticeably cheaper. Forget about matric stuff—that’s done. You're just paying for tuition, ICT access, and a few smaller levies.

Here’s what regular sessions tend to cost:

• Indigenes: ~₦30,000–₦45,000

• Non-indigenes: ~₦50,000–₦60,000

Compare that to your first-year jump, and you’ll realize surviving 100L is like storming the gates—and the rest is smooth sailing.

Optional Extras (But Not Optional for Reality)

University life in Makurdi isn’t just paying for school and hoping for the best. Here are extras you should budget for:

• Hostel bed-space (on-campus): ₦20,000

• Private bed-space (more comfortable): ₦25k–₦45k

• Medical screening (freshers): ₦3,000–₦5,000

• ICT, Library, Sports, Union levies: ₦10,000–₦15,000

• Departmental or lab fees for sciences

Don’t pretend these don’t exist.

Putting It All Together: Sample Budget Scenarios

Let’s bring life to the figures with some real scenarios:

Scenario 1: Arts Student, 100L Indigene

• Admission verification (₦3k) + Acceptance (₦15k) = ₦18k

• School fee = ₦46,900

• Hostel = ₦20,000

• Extras (ICT, Sports, Medical) = ₦12,000
  Total ≈ ₦97,900

Scenario 2: Management Student, 100L Non‑Indigene

• Verification + Acceptance = ₦18,000

• School fee = ₦81,500

• Hostel = ₦20,000

• Extras = ₦15,000
  Total ≈ ₦134,500

Scenario 3: Medicine, 100L Non‑Indigene

• Verification + Acceptance = ₦18,000

• School fee = ₦259,800

• Hostel = ₦20,000

• Extras = ₦20,000
  Total ≈ ₦317,800

How to Pay and Protect Yourself

1. Check your admission portal, generate RRR for Admission Verification, pay.

2. Next, generate RRR for Acceptance (₦15,000) and pay.

3. Return to generate your School Fee invoice.

4. Pay again in full. Print 3 copies—one for portal, one for department, one for mama.

5. When hostel portal opens, apply fast and pay bed-space fee.

6. Keep every receipt—your future self will thank you.

Always use official channels: BSU portal and designated banks. No OTP-based "help".

What If You Miss Deadlines?

Here’s the bitter truth:

• Miss acceptance deadline = Admission withdrawn

• Pay school fees late = Blocked portal (no course registration, exams, nothing)

• Not paying hostel = Loses bed-space

• No refunds, once you pay—flat out

This isn't fearmongering. Just the reality of campus life.

Saving Tips You’ll Thank Yourself For

• Start saving now: even after admission

• Buy grade 100ICG books from seniors

• Cook in bulk or share with roommates

• Avoid flashy payment agents

• Save screenshots & scans of receipts

• Use phone calendars to track cut-off dates

No one’s going to nag you more than your bank statement or your exam timetable.

Is This Worth It? Absolutely

Despite the financial planning and juggling, BSU offers quality academic exposure. From Art students to future doctors, this is a career investment.

Every session you survive, your fees ease up. Medicine students eventually pay less after 100L. The memory of bank stress won’t sting forever—graduation day is coming.