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.
2023-2024 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 | $0.00 | $80.44 | $160.88 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health Insurance (Fall semester) |
$0.00 | $461.50 | $923.00 |
| Health Insurance (Spring semester) |
$0.00 | $642.50 | $1,285.00 |
Fees charged per semester
| Fee type | Fee amount |
| Academic Success Graduate Fee | $5.00 |
| Counseling Services Fee (6+ credits) | $70.00 |
| Fitness Center Fee | $45.00 |
| Health Center Fee | $103.00 |
| Performing Arts Fee | $5.00 |
| Student Union Graduate Fee (6 or fewer credits) | $49.00 |
| Student Union Graduate Fee (7+ credits) | $97.00 |
| Tech Fee per credit | $9.00 |
Nine and six credit load examples
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 nine-credit semester course load.
| Fee type | 20-hour Assistantship cost to student |
15-hour Assistantship cost to student |
10-hour Assistantship cost to student |
| Registration total | $0.00 | $723.94 | $1,447.88 |
| Health insurance | $0.00 | $461.50 | $923.00 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Universal fees charged per semester | $406.00 | $406.00 | $406.00 |
| Total | $406.00 | $1,591.44 | $2,776.88 |
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 six-credit semester course load.
| Fee type | 20-hour Assistantship cost to student |
15-hour Assistantship cost to student |
10-hour Assistantship cost to student |
| Registration total | $0.00 | $482.63 | $965.25 |
| Health insurance | $0.00 | $461.50 | $923.00 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Universal fees charged per semester | $331.00 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Total | $331.00 | $1,275.13 | $2,219.25 |
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 | $145.00 |
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* | $161.00 |
*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.