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Doctoral Tuition and Fees
\n2023-2024 Academic Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Doctoral Programs<\/th>\nTuition Per Credit Hour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)<\/strong><\/td>\n$739<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – per credit
\nDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Clinical Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n		$857
\n$857<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n$1,275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated Textbook & Supply Expenses<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,400\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other Fees<\/strong><\/td>\nSee below<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Estimated Annual Costs<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • The total annual estimated expense for full-time Ed.D. (eight credits per semester) students is $19,361 (assuming three semesters\/year).<\/li>\n
  • The total annual estimated expense for half-time Ed.D. (four credits per semester) students is $9,718 (assuming three semesters\/year).<\/li>\n
  • The total annual estimated expense for full-time DNP (six credits per semester) students is $18,551 (assuming three semesters\/year).<\/li>\n
  • The total annual estimated expense for half-time DNP (three credits per semester) students is $8,638 (assuming three semesters\/year).<\/li>\n
  • The total annual estimated expense for full-time Psy.D. (six credits per semester) students is $24,575 (assuming three semesters\/year).<\/li>\n
  • The total annual estimated expense for half-time Psy.D. (three credits per semester) students is $12,325 (assuming three semesters\/year).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Fees
    \n<\/strong><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Application Fee (Ed.D. and Psy.D.) \u2013 $100\n
        \n
      • No application fee for DNP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Enrollment Deposit \u2013 $500<\/li>\n
      • Graduation Fee \u2013 $175*<\/li>\n
      • Course Materials \u2013 Varies by course<\/li>\n
      • Transcript Fee \u2013 $10<\/li>\n
      • ID Card Replacement Fee \u2013 $20<\/li>\n
      • Parking Fee \u2013 $75<\/li>\n
      • Technology Fee \u2013 $25 per course<\/li>\n
      • Payment Plan Fee \u2013 Varies<\/li>\n
      • Returned Check and e-Check Fee (each occurrence) \u2013 $30<\/li>\n
      • Late Payment Penalty Fee \u2013 $100<\/li>\n
      • Commuter Meal Plan \u2013 $136\/semester (optional)<\/li>\n
      • Liability Insurance Fee \u2013 Varies
        \n(nursing clinicals or practicums; counseling, social work, psychology internships)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Directed study courses are charged at the prevailing rate at the time the course is taken. These courses are not covered by tuition remission.<\/p>\n

        Note: Finance charges will be applied to past-due accounts. Tuition rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.<\/em><\/p>\n

        *Graduation fee does not cover the cost of doctoral regalia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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