The following rates apply to state-supported graduate programs. Online programs are self-supported and different rates apply.
Full-time enrollment is required for international students
Full-time enrollment is a minimum of 9 (graduate) or 6 (graduate with assistantship) credits each semester. Classes that are audited are not included in the full-time credits necessary to satisfy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements.
| Fee Type | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (per-credit) | $344.25 | $344.25 |
| Non-Resident Tuition (Per-credit, fewer than 7 credits) | $0.00 | $378.75 |
| Non-Resident Tuition (7+ credits) | $0.00 | $9,071.00 |
| Health Insurance (Fall)** | $1,846.00 | $1,846.00 |
| Health Insurance (Spring)** | $2,570.00 | $2,570.00 |
*Does not include college-specific or one-time fees.
**2024-2025 health insurance rates will be available after the June 2024 NSHE Board of Regents meeting.
In addition to registration fees (i.e., tuition), students also have fees that cover a range of services and programs at the University.
| Fee Name | Fee Amount | Fee Type |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Success Fee | $25.00 | Flat-rate |
| Counseling Services Fee | $70.00 | Per-credit (6+ credits) |
| Fitness Center Fee | $45.00 | Flat-rate |
| Health Center Fee | $108.00 | Flat-rate |
| International Student Fee | $145.00 | Flat-rate |
| Performing Arts Fee | $5.00 | Flat-rate |
| Student Union Fee | $25.00 | Per-credit (6 or fewer credits) |
| Student Union Fee | $94.00 | Per-credit (7+ credits) |
| Technology Fee | $9.00 | Per-credit |
In addition to registration fees (i.e., tuition), students may also have per-credit fees charged to varying courses in the College of Business, College of Engineering, Orvis School of Nursing, and the School of Public Health.
| Number of Credits | Per-Credit Fee |
|---|---|
| College of Business Differential Fee | $100.00 |
| College of Engineering Differential Fee | $100.00 |
| Community Health Sciences Differential Fee | $50.00 |
| School of Nursing Differential Fee | $239.50 |
In addition to registration fees (i.e., tuition), students may also be charged fees to apply, take distance education courses and graduate from the University.
| Number of Credits | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (domestic students) | $60.00 |
| Application fee (international students) | $95.00 |
| New graduate student fee | $35.00 |
| Graduation fee | $145.00 |
| Distance education fee (per-credit) | $34.00 |
| Distance education fee, non-resident (per-credit) | $172.25 |
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (per-credit) | $3,098.25 |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $9,071.00 |
| Mandatory Student Fees | $556.00 |
| Health Insurance (Fall)* | $1,111.00 |
| Totals | $13,836.25 |
Graduate assistantships are awarded by the applicant’s graduate program or academic department. For information regarding the availability of graduate assistantships, please contact the appropriate graduate program director.