Graduate Program Costs
Tuition, Mandatory Fees & Estimated Expenses
Costs charged to the student by the University include tuition and mandatory fees, some course materials, and certain program-related fees. Estimated costs, such as food, off-campus housing, and transportation are included here to assist students and families in a general understanding of what the total cost of the higher education experience might be. Costs can vary widely depending on each student's personal situation. The estimates below do not include financial aid and scholarships, for which 99% of the incoming students qualify.
Tuition
Academic Year 2026-2027
| PROGRAMS | COST |
|---|---|
| Adaptive Online Instruction Certificate | $4,995 total |
| Advanced Nutrition Practice M.S. | $982 per credit |
| Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice M.A. | $835 per credit |
| Art Therapy M.A. | $982 per credit |
| Early Childhood Education MAT | $871 per credit |
| Genocide & Holocaust Studies Certificate | $982 per credit |
| Innovative Instruction M.Ed. | $871 per credit |
| MBA Degrees & Certificates | $1,015 per credit |
| Nutrition & Dietetics M.S. | $982 per credit |
| Occupational Therapy OTD | $1,000 per credit |
| Orthodontics Program M.S. & Certificate | Year 1: $105,704 Year 2: $103,906 Year 3: $51,953 |
| Physical Therapy DPT | $16,478 per semester |
| Physician Assistant Program M.S. | $19,016 per semester |
| Reading Specialist: Critical & Cultural Literacy M.Ed. | $871 per credit |
| Secondary Education MAT | $871 per credit |
| Special Education M.A. | $871 per credit |
| Writing Popular Fiction M.F.A. | $982 per credit |
Mandatory Fees
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee - 12 credits and over | $375 per semester |
| University Services Fee - 1 to 11 credits | $30 per credit |
Explanation of Mandatory Fees:
The University Fee supports a wide range of services that assist students outside the classroom, including the resources of the Learning Commons, Help Desk and IT services, health services, counseling, tutoring, career services, and more.
Other Estimated Expenses*
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| Books/Supplies | $1,200 per year |
| Housing: Off-Campus | $7,392 per year |
| Housing: As a Dependent Living with Parents | $4,928 per year |
| Food: Off-Campus | $6,048 per year |
| Food: As a Dependent Living with Parents | $4,032 per year |
| Transportation | $2,252 per year |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,500 per year |
| Average Federal Direct Loan Fees | $90 per year |
*These figures are estimates and will vary depending on individual lifestyle habits, housing costs and travel needs.
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