Rates listed are for the 2024–25 school year.

Students will also incur other expenses not included on their billing statement that are factored into calculating their cost of attendance.  These additional expenses include books, course materials, and supplies estimated at $1,000, personal/miscellaneous expenses estimated at $1,580, transportation expenses ranging from an estimated $500 to $1,000, and estimated federal direct loan fees estimated at $200 (as applicable).  For more information on understanding the cost of attendance, please visit Cost of Attendance vs. Your Bill.

In-State Graduate Tuition and Mandatory Fees

Per-credit tuition and fees

Tuition no maximum $516.00 per credit
Technology Tuition Fee no maximum $ 28.00 per credit
Instructional Fee (Master's) no maximum $ 81.60 per credit
Instructional Fee (Doctoral) no maximum $108.80 per credit
Activity Fee $456 maximum $ 38.00 per credit
Wellness Fee $240 maximum $ 20.00 per credit
Student Services Fee no maximum $ 14.00 per credit

Flat fees

Registration Fee $32.00 flat fee
Transportation Fee $18.00 flat fee
I-Card Fee $ 7.50 flat fee

Out-of-State Graduate Tuition and Mandatory Fees

Per-credit tuition and fees

Tuition no maximum $774.00 per credit
Technology Tuition Fee no maximum $ 40.00 per credit
Instructional Fee (Master's) no maximum $122.10 per credit
Instructional Fee (Doctoral) no maximum $162.60 per credit
Activity Fee $456 maximum $ 38.00 per credit
Wellness Fee $240 maximum $ 20.00 per credit
Student Services Fee no maximum $ 14.00 per credit

Flat fees

Registration Fee $32.00 flat fee
Transportation Fee $18.00 flat fee
I-Card Fee $ 7.50 flat fee

Differential Tuition

Programs charged at 5 percent above the graduate tuition rate

  • Administrative and Leadership Studies, DEd
  • Criminology, PhD
  • Curriculum and Instruction, DEd
  • English/Composition and Applied Linguistics, PhD
  • English/Literature and Criticism, PhD
  • MBA, Executive Track
  • Media and Communications Studies, PhD
  • Nursing, MS
  • Safety Sciences, MS
  • Safety Sciences, PhD
  • Speech-Language Pathology, MS
  • Sport Science, MS

Programs charged at 10 percent above the graduate tuition rate

  • Nursing, PhD
  • Administrative and Leadership Studies, PhD 
  • Clinical Psychology, PsyD

 Programs charged at 30 percent above the graduate tuition rate

  • Business, PhD

In-State Differential Tuition

Per-credit tuition and fees

Tuition w/ 5% Differential no maximum $541.80 per credit
Tuition w/ 10% Differential no maximum $567.60 per credit
Tuition w/ 30% Differential no maximum $670.80 per credit
Instructional Fee (Master's) w/ 5% Differential no maximum $ 85.47 per credit
Instructional Fee (Master's) w/10% Differential no maximum $ 89.34 per credit
Instructional Fee (Master's) w/30% Differential no maximum $104.82 per credit
Instructional Fee (Doctoral) w/ 5% Differential no maximum $113.96 per credit
Instructional Fee (Doctoral) w/ 10% Differential no maximum $119.12 per credit
Instructional Fee (Doctoral) w/ 30% Differential no maximum $139.76 per credit
Technology Tuition Fee no maximum $ 28.00 per credit
Activity Fee $456 maximum $ 38.00 per credit
Wellness Fee $240 maximum $ 20.00 per credit
Student Services Fee no maximum $ 14.00 per credit

Flat fees

Registration Fee $32.00 flat fee
Transportation Fee $18.00 flat fee
I-Card Fee $ 7.50 flat fee

Out-of-State Differential Graduate Tuition and Mandatory Fees

Per-credit tuition and fees

Tuition w/ 5% Differential no maximum $  812.70 per credit
Tuition w/ 10% Differential no maximum $  851.40 per credit
Tuition w/ 30% Differential no maximum $1,006.20 per credit
Instructional Fee (Master's) w/ 5% Differential no maximum $   127.91 per credit
Instructional Fee (Master's) w/10% Differential no maximum $   133.71 per credit
Instructional Fee (Master's) w/30% Differential no maximum $   156.93 per credit
Instructional Fee (Doctoral) w/ 5% Differential no maximum $   170.54 per credit
Instructional Fee (Doctoral) w/ 10% Differential no maximum $   178.28 per credit
Instructional Fee (Doctoral) w/ 30% Differential no maximum $   209.24 per credit
Technology Tuition Fee no maximum $    40.00 per credit
Activity Fee $456 maximum $    38.00 per credit
Wellness Fee $240 maximum $    20.00 per credit
Student Services Fee no maximum $    14.00 per credit

Flat fees

Registration Fee $32.00 flat fee
Transportation Fee $18.00 flat fee
I-Card Fee $ 7.50 flat fee

Important Notes

  • All graduate students will be assessed a per-credit tuition rate.
  • Students are charged tuition and fees based on the student level at which they are admittedTherefore, if you are a graduate student taking undergraduate credits, you will be assessed at the graduate tuition rate.
  • Residency reclassification questions should be directed to the Registrar's Office in Clark Hall, 724-357-2217.
  • Distance Education students will be charged at a per-credit rate.

The International Orientation Fee is $150. It is a one-time fee and is charged to all incoming international students.

Additional International Student Fees

Additional international student fees not included above include:

Evacuation and Repatriation Fee

This fee must be paid by all international students. This fee is $45 for the fall semester, $60 for the spring semester (also includes summer), and $30 for the summer semester. This fee is not refundable.

Immigration Fee

Following the September 11, 2001, tragedies and the implementation of the US Patriot Act, international offices across the USA are required to provide more detailed and frequent immigration information related to all international students, visitors, and their dependents. A $100 fee will be assessed each academic semester to all registered international students. Funds generated will be used to support personnel and operating costs associated with these mandatory reporting requirements. This fee is not refundable.

Questions about fees? Please see the explanation of fees.