Rates are listed for the 2026-27 academic year and are estimated.

Tuition and fees are determined in late July for the upcoming academic year.

Semester payments are due in full by the first day of the semester, or enrolled in a payment plan or have enough financial aid to cover the balance due.

Payment plans are offered for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Payment plan due dates are based on the date you enroll in the payment plan. You must enroll prior to the 20th of the month to take advantage of the longer payment plan.

  • Fall payment plan months are July, August, September, October, and November.
  • Spring payment plan months are December, January, February, March, and April.
  • Summer payment plan months are May, June, and July.

Students will also incur other expenses not included on their billing statement which 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.

Programs charged at a higher rate than the above listed rates.

Programs charged at 5 percent above the graduate tuition rate.

Master’s programs:

  • MBA, Executive Track
  • Nursing, MS
  • Safety Sciences, MS (distance ed program)
  • Speech-Language Pathology, MS
  • Sport Science, MS
  • Sports Management, MS

Doctoral programs:

  • Administrative and Leadership Studies, DEd
  • Communications Media and Instructional Tech, PhD
  • Criminology, PhD
  • Curriculum and Instruction, DEd
  • English, PhD (formerly Composition and Applied Linguistics, PhD and English/Literature and Criticism, PhD)
  • Media and Communications Studies, PhD
  • Safety Sciences, PhD

Doctoral programs charged at 10 percent above the graduate tuition rate

  • Clinical Psychology, PsyD
  • Nursing, PhD
  • Nursing/DNP, PhD

Doctoral programs charged at 30 percent above the graduate tuition rate

  • Business, PhD

Distance Education Programs

Distance Education Master’s Programs:

  • Criminology, MA
  • Food and Nutrition, MS
  • Master’s in Education, MEd (Specialization in Instruction and Learning)
  • Mathematics Education, MEd

Distance Education Certificates/Teaching Certificates:

  • Biorisk Management
  • Health and Physical Education (Teacher’s Cert)
  • Mathematics Education

Distance Education Master’s 5% Program:

  • Safety Sciences, MS

Distance Education Post Master’s Certificates/Teaching Certificates:

  • PK-12 Principal Certification Eligibility
  • Superintendent Letter of Eligibility

Additional International Student Fees

Additional international student fees not included above include:

Evacuation and Repatriation Fee

All registered international students will be charged a nonrefundable Evacuation and Repatriation Fee based on the following criteria:

  • Fall only: $45
  • Spring (also covers Summer): $60
  • Summer only: $30

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 nonrefundable 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.

Important Notes

  • All graduate students will be assessed a per-credit tuition rate.
  • Students are charged tuition and fees based on the student’s 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 in Clark Hall, 724-357-2217

Continuous Graduate Registration for Dissertation and Thesis

Following the completion of coursework, including internship or practicum (excluding comprehensive exam or qualifiers), all doctoral and master’s thesis students must be continuously enrolled for at least one credit of dissertation or thesis each semester (fall and spring) annually, through the graduation of the student or until the time limit is exceeded. For more information, visit Graduate Education and Academic Planning.

 

Questions about fees? Please see the explanation of fees.

  • Student Billing Office
  • Clark Hall, Lobby
    1090 South Drive
     Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-2207
  • Fax: 724-357-5578
Summer Office Hours
(May 11 through August 14)
Monday through Thursday:  
On  Campus
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 
Friday: 
Remote assistance is available via email or phone. Physical office closed.
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Billing Office will be fully remote from
6/29/26 through 7/2/2026.
Remote assistance is available via email or phone.
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Billing Office will be closed
5/25/26, 6/19/26, 7/3/26
Normal Business Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
On Campus
Virtual Advisor