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Tuition Rates

Undergraduate Programs

TuitionPer SemesterPer Year
Regular Full-Time Tuition$18,595$37,190
Binational Tuition *$9,080$18,160

* Binational tuition rate for Canadian two-year transfer students that began their program in 2024 spring or prior and did not have a break in enrollment. No merit aid or vouchers may be used toward this tuition rate.

Tuition Per Semester Per Year
New Freshmen Only $18,850 $37,700
Sophomores $18,300 $36,600
Juniors $17,950 $35,900
Seniors $17,450 $34,900
**The level tuition plan is available to new full-time freshmen entering in the fall only. Rates are locked in for 8 consecutive semesters. The deadline to enroll is September 1st. No late applications will be accepted.
Tuition Credit Hour
Overload Tuition Registered for more than 18 credit hours $1,240
Part-Time Tuition Registered for less than 12 credit hours $1,240
Nursing – Accelerated $885
Nursing – RN Completion $400
Audit Fee $125
Summer Takes effect May 20, 2024 $1,240
Summer Binational Tuition Rate * $760
* Binational tuition rate for Canadian two-year transfer students. No merit aid or vouchers may be used toward this tuition rate.
Fee Fee Amount
Undergraduate Student
  • Full Time $940 (per semester)
  • Part Time $55 (per credit hour)
Full-Time Registration
  • $225 (fall semester)
  • $125 (spring semester)
New Student Orientation $50 (fall only)
Performance Theory and Techniques Special Lab Fee Classes are 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, and 402. One class per semester. $975
Science Course Lab Charges are per course, applied to all biology, chemistry and physics classes that include a lab. $225
Accelerated Nursing Cohort
  • Full-Time $855 (per semester)
  • Part-Time $57 (per credit hour)
Nursing Program
  • Full-Time $825 (per semester)
  • Part-Time $55 (per credit hour)
Business Program
  • Full-Time $585 (per semester)
  • Part-Time $39 (per credit hour)
ISDF/CIS
  • Full-Time $540 (per semester)
  • Part-Time $36 (per credit hour)
Anthology $220 (first semester only)
Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management Experiential Learning Fee $35 (per semester)
Education Portfolio Review $160
Education EDU 490, 491, 492, 493, and 494 DASA Workshop $50
Psychology PSY 325L and PSY 232L Lab Supplies $95
Internship $145
Study Abroad
  • Non-faculty led $305
  • Faculty led $100
Life Experience Evaluation $100
Life Experience Fee per Credit Hour $100
Challenge Exam Restrictions Apply $255
International Student Fee $515 per semester
Transcript Request $10 (online per copy)

Graduate Programs

ProgramTuition Per Credit Hour
Master of Business Administration$870
Master of Science in Finance$870
Master of Science in Information Security and Digital Forensics$870
Master of Science in Sports Management$870
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration$765
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies$655
Master of Science in Education: Elementary and Secondary$845
Education Advanced: Literacy, TESOL, or Literacy & English Language Learners (dual certification)$845
Education: Theatre (P – 12)$845
Education: Early Childhood/Special Education B-2$775
Education: Special Education1-6, or 7-12$775
Education: Master of Science in Educational Leadership (SBL & SDL)$775
Education: Advanced Certificate: School Building Leader$775
Education: School District Leader, School District Business Leader, School District Leader (alternative Trans D), School District Business Leader (alternative Trans H)$775
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis Advanced Certificate$775
Family Nurse Practitioner$1,050
Education: School Counselor$875
Education: School Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling$900
Ph.D.: Policy and Leadership$1,085
Fee Fee Amount
Graduate Student $35 per credit hour
ISDF Technology $110 per course
Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management Experiential Learning $35 per semester
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Fee $200 per semester
Education Cohort Program $105 (one-time charge)
Anthology Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate, School Counseling Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate, TESOL Certificate, Special Education Certificate $70 (first semester of study)
Anthology M.S.Ed. Elementary & Secondary; M.S.Ed. School Counseling; M.S.Ed. Special Education, M.S.Ed. TESOL, School District Leadership Certificate $110 (first semester of study)
Anthology M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling; M.S.Ed. School District Leadership $160 (first semester of study)
Education Portfolio $160
EDU 800, 802, 804 School Psychology Assessment Kits and Individual Recording Sheets $110
EDU 790, 791, 792 STA DASA Workshop $50
MBA/ACC 685 CPA Review $575
Study Abroad
  • Non-faculty led $305
  • Faculty led $100
Challenge Exam Restrictions Apply $255
International Student Fee $515 per semester
Transcript Request $10 (online per copy)

International Programs

Program Tuition
M.A.T. International Teaching and Learning $15, 345 USD ($465 USD per credit hour)
Educational Leadership International (ELIO) $465 USD per credit hour
ESL (full program) $3,600 USD (plus $940 USD student service fee)
ESL (8-week program) $1,800 USD (plus $470 USD student service fee)

First Day Books

Rentals cover all required books and access codes – must opt out during drop/add on myNU if you choose to purchase your own books. These are rented books and must be returned after the semester, or your account may be charged.

Program Fee Amount
Full-Time Undergraduate $255 per semester
Part-Time Undergraduate $55 per course
ProgramFee Amount
Graduate$55 per course

Room and Board

Residence Fee Amount
Seton or O’Shea Hall – double or triple occupancy (freshmen and sophomores) $6,700 per semester (includes meal plan)
Seton or O’Shea – Single rooms by design (double as a single) $7,220 per semester (includes meal plan)
Clet, Lynch or O’Donoughue – Single Rooms (upper-class students) $7,040 per semester (includes meal plan)
Apartments $6,100 per semester (does NOT include meal plan)
Varsity Village (upper-class and graduate students) with full kitchens $4,370 per semester (does NOT include meal plan)
Residence Fee Amount
Room and Board $470 per week
Room Only $240 per week
The cost of meal plans are included in room and board costs for Seton, O’Shea, Clet, Lynch and O’Donoughue. Students in Varsity Village may add a resident meal plan at the below cost per semester.
Resident Meal Plans Fee Amount Per Semester
Carte Blanche Unlimited access per week, with $100 declining balance account and eight guest tickets per semester $3,560
Purple Meal Plan Up to 12 entrances per week, with $250 declining balance account and six guest tickets per semester $3,560
Meal Plan Fee Amount
32 entrances per semester with a $200 declining balance account $600
45 entrances per semester with a $300 declining balance account $860
80 entrances per semester with a $400 declining balance account $1,370

External Programs

Program Fee Amount
NUSTEP $100 per credit hour
GEM $795 per course
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATES $1,200 per course

Parking

Parking Decal Fee Amount
Resident Student
  • $100 (fall and spring)
  • $70 (fall OR spring)
Undergraduate Commuter
  • $90 (fall and spring)
  • $70 (fall OR spring)
Graduate Commuter
  • $70 (fall and spring)
  • $55 (fall OR spring)
Temporary Pass $20 per week
Additional Decal (Fall/Spring) $25 each
Replacement Decal 60% of the original cost
Summer Decal $45
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