Rates listed are for the 2023–24 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
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 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.
- 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.