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Tuition and Costs

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ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å was named to Kiplinger's 2019 PersonalÌýFinance's list of the 400 Best College Values for 2019. The analysis is based on objective measurements of academic quality and affordability. In addition, ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å's tuition price is 20-25% below the national average when compared to most other independent colleges and universities.
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About 92% of students at ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å receiveÌýfinancial aidÌýin the form ofÌýscholarships, grants and loans, whichÌýare available for those who qualify. Aid is generally available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.ÌýInternational students are required to furnish proof of available funds. Find moreÌýfinancial information for international studentsÌýhere.
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Veterans and medically disabled students may be eligible forÌýother resourcesÌýof aid.
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Amounts due are usually paid each semester in lump sums, but alternateÌýpayment plansÌýare available.
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Costs for 2024-2025 Academic Year

Tuition

Costs for the 2024-2025 academic year include the following:

Undergraduate Tuition

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the total cost of attending ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å for one academic year. TheÌýFinancial Aid OfficeÌýuses the cost of attendance to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid programs. Generally, the amount of aid you receive cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. See the Financial AidÌýHow to ApplyÌýpage for more information.

Direct Costs:Ìýexpenses that are paid directly to the university, such as tuition, fees, on-campus housing and food.

Annual costs of attendance include tuition, mandatory fees (student service, student health and Student Government fees), double occupancy room and board (15 meals per week). Total costs may vary depending on your Residence and meal plan.

Indirect Costs:Ìýexpenses not paid directly to the university, such as off-campus housing and food, transportation, personal expenses and books.*

*For some programs, books may be included in the direct costs.

Below are the estimated Costs of Attendance for undergraduate students attending ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å full-time in 2024-2025:

ÌýOn-CampusOff-CampusWith Relative
Tuition$32,096$32,096$32,096
Mandatory Fees$2,312$2,312$2,312
Living Expenses (Housing and Food)$14,612ÌýÌý
Total Direct Costs$49,020$34,408$34,408
Living Expenses (Housing and Food)Ìý$13,500$4,000
Personal Expense$5,500$5,500$5,500
Transportation$2,000$3,000$3,000
Books (15 credits/semester)$1,500$1,500$1,500
Loan Fees$130$130$130
Total Indirect Costs$9,130$23,630$14,130
Total Estimated Costs of Attendance$58,150$58,038$48,538

Undergraduate Part-Time and Continuing Studies Tuition

Part-Time Students** Includes non-degree seeking, transient and visiting undergraduate students

Type of FeeCost
1 to 8 credit hours$684 per credit hour
9 credit hours$8,258
10 credit hours$10,488
11 credit hours$12,748
Student Service Fee$50 per semester


**Includes non-degree seeking, transient and visiting undergraduate students

Continuing Studies*** Students accepted into the Continuing Studies program

Type of FeeCost
1 to 9 credit hours$509 per credit hour
Student Service Fee$50 per semester


***Students accepted into theÌýContinuing StudiesÌýprogram.

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the total cost of attending ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å for one academic year. TheÌýFinancial Aid OfficeÌýuses the cost of attendance to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid programs. Generally, the amount of aid you receive cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. See the Financial AidÌýHow to ApplyÌýpage for more information.

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Direct Costs:Ìýexpeneses that are paid directly to the university, such as tuition, fees, on-campus housing and food.

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Indirect Costs:Ìýexpenses not paid directly to the university, such as off-campus housing and food, transportation, personal expenses, and books.*(For some programs, books are included in the direct costs.)

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*For some programs, books are included in the direct costs.

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Below are the estimated Costs of Attendance for undergraduate students attending ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å half-time in 2024-2025:
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ÌýHalf-time
Tuition$8,208
Fees$100
Total Direct Costs$8,308
Living Expenses (Housing and Food)$13,500
Personal Expenses$5,500
Transportation$3,000
Books$600
Loan Fees$130
Total Indirect Costs$22,730
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$31,038

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Continuing Studies

Below are the estimated Costs of Attendance for undergraduate students attending one of ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å’s Continuing Studies programs half-time in 2024-2025:
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ÌýHalf-time
Tuition$6,108
Fees$100
Total Direct Costs$6,208
Living Expenses (Housing and Food)$13,500
Personal Expenses$5,500
Transportation$3,000
Books$600
Loan Fees$130
Total Indirect Costs$22,730
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$28,938

Graduate Tuition

Type of FeeCost
1 to 24 credit hours$730 per credit hour
Student Service Fee$50 per semester

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Does not include the following graduate programs:

See theÌýGraduate ProgramsÌýpage for additional information.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Cohort entering Fall 2023 – Total program costs are $35,166. Tuition is assessed at $5,861 per semester (6 semesters).

Cohort entering Fall 2024 – Total program costs are $36,222. Tuition is assessed at $6,037 per semester (6 semesters).

See theÌýDoctor of Nursing PracticeÌýpage for additional information.

Executive Doctor of Business Administration

Cohort entering Fall 2023 – Total program costs are $80,000. Tuition is assessed at $10,000 per semester (8 semesters).

Cohort entering Fall 2024 – Total program costs are $80,000. Tuition is assessed at $10,000 per semester (8 semesters).

See theÌýExecutive DBAÌýpage for additional information.

Executive Master of Business Administration

Cohort entering Fall 2023 – Total program costs are $55,795. Tuition is assessed at $11,159 per semester (5 semesters).

Cohort entering Fall 2024 – Total program costs are $57,470. Tuition is assessed at $11,494 per semester (5 semesters).

See theÌýExecutive MBAÌýpage for additional information.

Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

Cohort entering Spring 2025 – Total costs are $28,450 for 36 credit-hour program with no additional program fees.

Students who bring in applicable transfer credit approved by the program director may be eligible for reduced cost of $790 per credit hour.

See theÌýDoctor of Medical Science pageÌýfor additional information.

Summer Sessions

Undergraduate

SessionCost
May term 2024$644 Per Credit
Summer Session I (six weeks)$684 per credit
Summer Session II (six weeks)$684 per credit
Summer 12-week Session$684 per credit
Student Service Fee** Fee for Summer 12-week will be waived for students taking Summer 1 in addition to the 12-week session. Fee will not be assessed for May Term.$50 per session

**Fee for Summer 12-week will be waived for students taking Summer 1 in addition to the 12-week session. Fee will not be assessed for May Term.

Graduate*Ìý

SessionCost
May Term 2024$709 Per Credit

Summer Session I (six weeks)

$730 per credit

Summer Session II (six weeks)

$730 per credit

Summer 12-week Session

$730 per credit

Summer Grad Education (eight weeks)

$730 per credit

Student Service Fee** Fee for Summer 12-week will be waived for students taking Summer 1 in addition to the 12-week session. Fee will not be assessed for May Term.

$50 per session

*Excludes the following Programs: EMBA, EDBA, DNP and PAM

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**Fee for Summer 12-week will be waived for students taking Summer 1 in addition to the 12-week session. Fee will not be assessed for May Term.

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SeeÌýSummer SessionÌýpage for additional information.

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the total cost of attending ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å for one academic year. TheÌýFinancial Aid OfficeÌýuses the cost of attendance to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid programs. Generally, the amount of aid you receive cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. See the Financial AidÌýHow to ApplyÌýpage for more information.

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Direct Costs:Ìýexpenses paid directly to the university, such as tuition, fees, on-campus housing and food.

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Indirect Costs:Ìýexpenses not paid directly to the university, such as off-campus housing and food, transportation, personal expenses, and books.*(For some programs, books are included in the direct costs.)

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*For some programs, books are included in the direct costs.

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Undergraduate, Full-timeSummer 2024
Tuition (12 Credits)$8,208

Fees

$50

Total Direct Costs

$8,258

Living Expenses (Housing and Food)

$5,226

Personal Expenses

$2,124

Transportation

$1,161

Books (12 credits)

$600

Loan Fees

$65

Total Indirect Costs

$9,176

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$17,434

Graduate, Full-timeSummer 2024
Tuition (8 credits)$5,840

Fees

$50

Total Direct Costs

$5,890

Living Expenses (Housing and Food)

$6,768

Personal Expenses

$2,124

Transportation

$1,164

Books (8 credits)

$400

Loan Fees

$80

Total Indirect Costs

$10,536

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$16,426

Fees

Mandatory Fees* Required based on enrollment at ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å.

*Required based on enrollment at ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å.

Student Service FeeÌý– Provides support student services, programs and activities

ClassificationCost
Full-time Undergraduate$560 (fall and spring semester)
Part-time Undergraduate and Graduate Students** Graduate Students enrolled in EMBA, EDBA, DNP and PAM are not assessed the student service fee.$50 (fall and spring semester)

**Graduate Students enrolled in EMBA, EDBA, DNP and PAM are not assessed the student service fee.

Student Government Fee – Provides support to Student Government, Student Productions, publications and other student-sponsored organizations. This fee of $96 is assessed to full-time undergraduate students each fall and spring semester.

Student Health FeeÌý– Provides full use of the Dickey Health and Wellness Center. Full-time undergraduate students as well as all graduate and undergraduate international students who hold a F-1 or J-1 visa will automatically be enrolled in the United Healthcare Student Insurance program. This fee of $500 is assessed each fall and spring semester.

Miscellaneous Fees

FeeCost

Fall Orientation Fee (Undergraduate)

$85

Spring Orientation Fee (Undergraduate)

$55

Change of Course Registration (Late Add/Drop/Withdraw)

$30

Reinstatement of Course Schedule

$50

Vehicle registration (academic year)

$55

Vehicle registration (Spring-end of academic year)

$40

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Service Charge for NSF(returned) checks

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For face value of checks $50 or less

$25

For face value of checks $50.01 - $300.00

$30

For face value of checks $300.01 or more

$40

ACH (e-check) returned payments

$25