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.
2021-2022 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 | $68.59 | $127.82 | $187.04 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health Insurance (Fall semester) |
$0.00 | $433.31 | $866.62 |
| Health Insurance (Spring semester) |
$0.00 | $600.40 | $1,200.81 |
Fees charged per semester
| Fee type | Fee amount |
| Academic Success Graduate Fee | $5.00 |
| Counseling Services Fee | $70.00 |
| 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
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.
| Fee type | 20-hour Assistantship cost to student |
15-hour Assistantship cost to student |
10-hour Assistantship cost to student |
| Registration total | $639.54 | $1,186.11 | $1,732.77 |
| Health insurance | $0.00 | $447.00 | $894.00 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Universal fees charged per semester | $468.00 | $468.00 | $468.00 |
| Total | $1,107.54 | $2,101.11 | $3,094.77 |
| Fee type | 20-hour Assistantship cost to student |
15-hour Assistantship cost to student |
10-hour Assistantship cost to student |
| Registration total | $411.55 | $766.90 | $1,122.25 |
| Health insurance | $0.00 | $433.31 | $866.62 |
| Non-resident tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Universal fees charged per semester | $369.00 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
| Total | $780.55 | $1,569.21 | $2,357.87 |
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.