Graduate Tuition and Fees
Rates listed are for the 2021-22 school year.
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 | $420 maximum | $35.00 | per credit |
Wellness Fee | $420 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 |
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 | $420 maximum | $35.00 | per credit |
Wellness Fee | $420 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 |
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 (offered at Dixon University Center)
- 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 (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 | $141.44 | per credit |
Technology Tuition Fee | no maximum | $40.00 | per credit |
Activity Fee | $420 maximum | $35.00 | per credit |
Wellness Fee | $420 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 |
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 (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 | $211.38 | per credit |
Technology Tuition Fee | no maximum | $40.00 | per credit |
Activity Fee | $420 maximum | $35.00 | per credit |
Wellness Fee | $420 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 |
Important Notes
- All graduate students will be assessed a per-credit tuition rate.
- Students are charged tuition and fees based upon the student level at which they are admitted. Therefore, 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, Clark Hall, 724-357-2217.
- Distance Education students will be charged at a per-credit rate.
Explanation of Fees
Activity Fee
The Activity Fee is assessed each semester on a per-credit basis. This fee is mandatory. This fee supports the cost of student activities in recreation, athletics, lectures, entertainment, student organizations, student publications, etc. The fee is approved by the Student Cooperative Association Board of Directors. For additional information regarding Activity Fee benefits contact the Student Cooperative Association.
I-Card Production Fee
The I-Card Production Fee is assessed once per academic year. The revenue generated by this fee is used for set-up of all new I-Card accounts, maintenance of existing I-Card accounts, and management of the CBORD Management System. Additionally, revenue is used to provide continuous and proactive improvement of card equipment, card security, and software supporting the I-Card System. The fee is authorized by the IUP Council of Trustees.
Instructional Fee
The instructional fee is assessed each semester based on a per-credit rate based on BOG policy 1989-05-A. The revenue is used for instructional services, materials, and equipment, as well as maintenance of buildings and grounds.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is assessed each semester and is mandatory for all students.
Student Service Fee
The student service fee is a mandatory fee assessed on a per credit basis each semester and is used to support programming and services related to enhancing the overall student experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Technology Tuition Fee
The technology tuition fee is a mandatory fee assessed each semester on a per-credit basis. The fee rate is set by the Pennsylvania Board of Governors (BOG). Only exemptions approved by the BOG and/or negotiated by the employee bargaining units will apply. The technology fee revenue is used for academic or instructional technology as a direct benefit for students to help them to achieve the learning objectives of their academic programs. This fee covers items such as student computer laboratories, specialized software, hardware, databases, and licensing fees.
Transportation Fee
The transportation fee is a mandatory fee assessed each semester. It is charged to all registered students and supports transportation and parking systems.
Wellness Fee
The wellness fee is assessed each semester on a per-credit basis. This fee is mandatory and may only be exempted if the student is student teaching, dissertation, or doing an internship. The fee is authorized by the IUP Council of Trustees. For more information concerning this fee, please visit the Center for Health and Well-Being, which is located in the Suites on Maple and may be reached at 724-357-9355. To request an exemption of this fee, you must go to the Student Billing Office Forms page and complete the Wellness Fee Waiver Request Form.
Additional fees for International Students Only
Evacuation and Repatriation Fee
This fee must be paid by all international students. This fee is $40.00 for the fall semester and $55.00 for the spring semester. This fee is nonrefundable.
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 $100.00 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.