Tuition and fees for a domestic student with a graduate assistantship
The following rates apply to state-supported graduate programs. Online programs are self-supported and different rates apply.
2020-2021 domestic-specific tuition and fees*
*Does not include college-specific or one-time fees. Scroll down to view possible additional fees. "Tuition" and "fee" definitions are as defined by the NSHE handbook.
| Fee type | 20-hour Assistantship cost to student |
15-hour Assistantship cost to student |
10-hour Assistantship cost to student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration per credit | $66.20 | $123.96 | $181.73 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health Insurance (Fall semester) |
$0.00 | $ 398.25 | $796.50 |
Fees charged per semester
| Fee type | Fee amount |
| Academic Success Graduate Fee | $5.00 |
| Counseling Services Fee | $60.00 |
| Fitness Center Fee | $45.00 |
| Health Center Fee | $93.00 |
| Performing Arts Fee | $5.00 |
| Student Union Graduate Fee | $97.00 |
| Tech Fee per credit | $9.00 |
| Surcharge per credit | $8.00 |
Nine and six credit load examples
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Nine-credit example for a domestic student with a graduate assistantship
This table provides an example of the cost of tuition and fees for a fall semester as a full-time domestic graduate student with a 9-credit semester course load.
Tuition and fees for one fall semester for a domestic student enrolled in 9 credits Fee type 20-hour Assistantship
cost to student15-hour Assistantship
cost to student10-hour Assistantship
cost to studentRegistration total $595.80 $1,115.66 $1,635.53 Health insurance $0.00 $398.25 $796.50 Non-resident tuition $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Universal fees charged per semester $458.00 $458.00 $458.00 Total $1053.80 $1,971.91 $2,890.03 -
Six-credit example for a domestic student with a graduate assistantship
Tuition and fees for one fall semester for a domestic student enrolled in 6 credits Fee type 20-hour Assistantship
cost to student15-hour Assistantship
cost to student10-hour Assistantship
cost to studentRegistration total $397.20 $743.76 $1,090.38 Health insurance $0.00 $398.25 $796.50 Non-resident tuition $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Universal fees charged per semester $407.00 $407.00 $407.00 Total $804.20 $1549.01 $2,293.88
Additional fees
Below are additional fees that may be appropriate for your calculations. Please note: Late fees will be applied for past-due balances.
College-based fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| College of Business differential graduate fee | $100.00 |
| College of Engineering differential graduate fee | $100.00 |
| Community Health Sciences differential graduate fee | $50.00 |
| School of Nursing differential graduate fee | $239.50 |
One-time fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application fee (domestic) | $60.00 |
| Application fee (international) | $95.00 |
| Graduate new student fee | $35.00 |
| Graduation fee | $95.00 |
Online program fees
Certain online programs are assessed different tuition and fees, as these programs are self-funded. Visit the Online Degree Program Details page for additional information.
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Distance Education fee per credit | $34.00 |
| Non-Resident Distance Education fee per credit* | $148.75 |
*Eligible students will be assessed this fee in lieu of non-resident fees
Graduate assistantship resource links
How do I apply for a graduate assistantship?
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.