Graduate Tuition and Fees

Fall 2024/ Spring 2025 Rates	# of Hours	Courses (per hour)
Tuition, Domestic *	1 - 12 hrs	Please refer to the breakdown of the graduate rates by program (PDF)
Tuition, International *	1 - 12 hrs	Please refer to the breakdown of the graduate rates by program (PDF)
Student Health Insurance **	9 hrs or more	$1,378.00 per term

* No additional charge for more than 12 credit hours.

** For instructions on waiving insurance online, please view the Student Health Insurance website. International students should refer to the International Student Health Insurance to review requirements for healthcare coverage.

Summer 2025 Rates	# of Hours	Courses (per hour)
Tuition, Domestic *	1 - 12 hrs	Please refer to the breakdown of the graduate summer rates by program (PDF)
Tuition, International *	1 - 12 hrs	Please refer to the breakdown of the graduate summer rates by program (PDF)

* No additional charge for more than 12 credit hours.

Fall 2025/ Spring 2026 Rates	# of Hours	Courses (per hour)
Tuition, Domestic *	1 - 12 hrs	Please refer to the breakdown of the graduate rates by program (PDF)
Tuition, International *	1 - 12 hrs	Please refer to the breakdown of the graduate rates by program (PDF)
Student Health Insurance **	9 hrs or more	$1,378.00 per term

* No additional charge for more than 12 credit hours.

A description of institutional charges, materials and other common charges can be found on our fees page.

Please Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change. The official charges are those billed and reported on your MyNIU account by the Office of the Bursar.

View the following graduate rates broken down by program:

Academic Year 2024-2025: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 Rates (PDF)

Academic Year 2025-2026: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 Rates (PDF)

Tuition and Fees

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