Tuition and Fees
The University reserves the right to modify tuition and fees at any time. Students will be notified at least 30 days in advance.
EFFECTIVE SEPT 1, 2024
Tuition
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Programs
|
Program
|
Credits
|
Per Credit Hour
|
Per Academic Year*
|
|
Teaching Credential
|
36
|
$410
|
$9,840
|
| Teaching Credential with Intern Option |
36 |
$475 |
$11,400 |
|
Teaching Credential with Bilingual Authorization
|
45
|
$410
|
$9,840
|
| Teaching Credential with Bilingual Authorization with Intern Option |
45 |
$475 |
$11,400 |
|
Master of Arts in Education
|
30
|
$410
|
$4,920
|
|
Master of Arts in Teaching
|
42
|
$410
|
$4,920
|
| Master of Arts in Teaching with Intern Option |
42 |
$475 |
$5,700 |
|
Master of Arts in Teaching Bilingual Authorization
|
51
|
$410
|
$4,920
|
| Master of Arts in Teaching Bilingual Authorization with Intern Option |
51 |
$475 |
$5,700 |
|
Master of Business Administration
|
30
|
$410
|
$4,920
|
|
Master of Business Administration – International
|
36
|
$525
|
$6,300
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
|
48
|
$710
|
$8,520
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership
|
30
|
$410
|
$4,920
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator
|
30
|
$410
|
$4,920
|
| Doctor of Business Administration |
42 |
$710 |
$8,520 |
| Doctor of Business Administration - International |
42 |
$710 |
$8,520 |
| Doctor of Education |
60 |
$710 |
$8,520 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice |
38**
|
$710 |
$8,520 |
| Education Specialist |
42 |
$710 |
$8,520 |
*Based on students enrolling for 6 credits and 12 credits for the Teacher Credential each semester for two academic semesters.
Post-Master's Certificate Program
|
Program
|
Credits
|
Per Credit Hour
|
Per Academic Year*
|
| Post-Master's Health Care Leadership |
16 |
$410 |
$4,920 |
|
Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner
|
34
|
$710
|
$8,520
|
| Post-Master's Nurse Educator |
16 |
$410 |
$4,920 |
*Based on students enrolling for 6 credits each semester for two academic semesters.
Baccalaureate Programs
|
Program
|
Credits
|
Per Credit Hour
|
Per Academic Year*
|
|
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
|
120
|
General Education & Electives $172.50
|
$4,968
|
|
Core & Concentration $287.50
|
| Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education |
120 |
$285 |
$6,840 |
|
Bachelor of Arts in Management
|
120
|
General Education & Electives $172.50
|
$5,520
|
|
Core & Concentration $287.50
|
|
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
|
120
|
General Education & Electives $172.50
|
$5,520
|
|
Core & Concentration $287.50
|
|
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
|
120
|
General Education & Electives $172.50
|
$5,520
|
|
Core & Concentration $287.50
|
|
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
|
30
|
$400
|
$9,600
|
*Based on students enrolling for 12 credits each semester for two academic semesters.
Certificate Programs
|
Program
|
Credits
|
Per Credit Hour
|
Per Academic Year
|
|
Certificate – College of Education
|
12
|
$410
|
n/a
|
|
Certificate – College of Business and Technology
|
12
|
$410
|
n/a
|
Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) – Undergraduate
|
Course Type
|
Per Credit Hour
|
|
All courses (excludes courses associated with RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program)
|
$285
|
|
Courses Associated with the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
|
$400
|
Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) – Graduate
|
Course Type
|
Per Credit Hour
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing
|
$710
|
|
All Other Programs – Online Course
|
$410
|
|
All Other Programs – Onsite Course
|
$525
|
Tuition Assistance Active or Reserve Duty Military
|
Program
|
Per Credit Hour
|
Per Academic Year*
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
|
$250
|
$3,000
|
|
All Other Graduate Programs (excluding certificate programs)
|
$250
|
$3,000
|
| RN to BSN |
$200 |
$2,400 |
| All other Bachelor's programs |
$200 |
$2,400 |
*Based on students enrolling for 6 credits each semester for two academic semesters.
Non-Tuition Assistance Active or Reserve Duty Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses
|
Program
|
Per Credit Hour
|
Per Academic Year*
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner, and all Doctoral programs
|
$640
|
$7,680
|
|
All Other Graduate Programs
|
$370
|
$4,440
|
| Post Master's Health Care Leadership and Post Master's Nurse Educator |
$370 |
$4,440 |
| RN to BSN |
$360 |
$4,320 |
| All other Bachelor's programs |
$260 |
$3,120 |
*Based on students enrolling for 6 credits each semester for two academic semesters.
Other Fees
|
Non-Refundable
|
|
|
|
Fee Type
|
Amount
|
Frequency
|
|
Audit Fee
|
$500
|
Upon Request*
|
|
Challenge Examination Fee
|
$225
|
Each Occurrence
|
|
Diploma reprint
|
$75
|
Each
|
| DNP Virtual Residency |
$125 |
Each |
|
FNP Predictor Exams (MSN572, FNP595, & FNP597)
|
$450
|
Per Exam
|
|
Graduation Fee - (excluding Certificate Programs)
|
$150
|
One Time
|
|
Graduation Fee - Certificate Programs
|
$100
|
One Time
|
|
Replacement Student ID Card
|
$25
|
Each Occurrence
|
| Teacher Credential Internship Supervision Fees (INT501, INT502, INT503, INT504) |
$450 |
Per Course |
|
Transcript Request - Paper
|
$15
|
Each
|
|
Transcript Request - Electronic
|
$10
|
Each
|
| Transcript Request - Expedited Shipping |
$50 |
Each |
|
Wire Transfer Fee
|
$40
|
Each Occurrence
|
*Only available to current students or USU alumni.
|
Refundable
|
|
|
|
Fee Type
|
Amount
|
Frequency
|
|
Technology Fee - Undergraduate nursing
|
$75
|
Per Course
|
|
Technology Fee - Undergraduate programs including general education and NDS undergraduate (excluding nursing and BSIT programs)
|
$90
|
Per Course
|
|
Technology Fee - BSIT program, graduate programs, certificate programs, and NDS graduate (excluding MSN, MSN-FNP certificate program, and NDS Graduate Nursing)
|
$150
|
Per Course
|
| Technology Fee - Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Education, and Education Specialist |
$225 |
Per Course |
|
Technology Fee - MSN Nurse Educator/Health Care Leadership programs
|
$225
|
Per Course
|
|
Technology Fee - MSN FNP program, Post Master's FNP Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and NDS Graduate Nursing
|
$275
|
Per Course
|
| FNP Immersion Fee (MSN572)+ |
$800 |
Per Identified Course |
+The MSNFNP immersion fee does not include materials needed for clinical (e.g., clinical lab coat, stethoscope, etc.). These are ordered and paid for directly by the student. Materials will be mailed by the company directly to the students.
|
Non-Refundable International Student Additional Fees
|
|
|
|
Fee Type
|
Amount
|
Frequency
|
|
International Student Services Fee (excludes Doctoral programs)
|
$275
|
Per Credit Bearing Course
|
| International Student Services Fee - Doctorial Programs |
$375 |
Per Course |
Estimated Program Charges
|
Program
|
Credits
|
Estimated Tuition
|
Program and Technology Fees
|
Other Fees
|
Estimated Total Institutional Charges
|
Books*
|
|
Bachelor of Arts in Management
|
120
|
$27,600
|
$3,150
|
$0
|
$30,750
|
$8,000
|
|
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
|
120
|
$27,600
|
$5,150
|
$0
|
$32,750
|
$8,000
|
|
Master of Business Administration
|
30
|
$12,300
|
$1,650
|
$0
|
$13,950
|
$2,000
|
|
Teacher Credential
|
36
|
$14,760
|
$1,950
|
$0
|
$16,710
|
$2,400
|
| Teacher Credential with Intern Option |
36 |
$17,100 |
$3,750 |
$0 |
$20,850 |
$2,400 |
|
Teacher Credential with Bilingual Authorization
|
45
|
$18,450
|
$2,400
|
$0
|
$20,850
|
$3,000
|
| Teacher Credential with Bilingual Authorization with Intern Option |
45 |
$21,375 |
$4,200 |
$0 |
$25,575 |
$3,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education |
120 |
$34,200 |
$3,750 |
$0 |
$37,950 |
$8,000 |
|
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
|
120
|
$24,840
|
$3,150
|
$0
|
$27,990
|
$8,000
|
| Master of Arts in Teaching |
42 |
$17,220 |
$2,250 |
$0 |
$19,470 |
$2,800 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching with Intern Option |
42 |
$19,950 |
$4,050 |
$0 |
$24,000 |
$2,800 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching with Bilingual Authorization |
51 |
$20,910 |
$2,700 |
$0 |
$23,610 |
$3,400 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching with Bilingual Authorization with Intern Option |
51 |
$24,225 |
$4,500 |
$0 |
$28,725 |
$3,400 |
|
Master of Arts in Education
|
30
|
$12,300
|
$1,650
|
$0
|
$13,950
|
$2,000
|
|
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
|
120
|
$27,600
|
$3,150
|
$0
|
$30,750
|
$8,000
|
|
RN to Bachelor Science in Nursing
|
30
|
$12,000
|
$900
|
$0
|
$12,900
|
$2,000
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing, Education
|
30
|
$12,300
|
$2,625
|
$0
|
$14,925
|
$2,200
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner+
|
48
|
$34,080
|
$6,700
|
$0
|
$40,780
|
$3,200
|
|
Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership
|
30
|
$12,300
|
$2,625
|
$0
|
$14,925
|
$2,200
|
| Doctor of Business Administration |
42 |
$29,820 |
$3,300 |
$0 |
$33,120 |
$2,800 |
| Doctor of Education |
60 |
$42,600 |
$4,650 |
$0 |
$47,250 |
$4,000 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice |
38 |
$26,980 |
$4,525 |
$0 |
$31,505 |
$3,000 |
| Education Specialist |
42 |
$29,820 |
$3,300 |
$0 |
$33,120 |
$2,800 |
*Books costs have not been included in the Estimated Total Institutional Charges as these costs are not charged by the University.
+The MSNFNP immersion fee does not include materials needed for clinical (e.g., clinical lab coat, stethoscope, etc.). These are ordered and paid for directly by the student. Materials will be mailed by the company directly to the students.
Estimated International Program Charges
|
Program
|
Credits
|
Estimated Tuition
|
Program and Technology Fees
|
Other Fees
|
Estimated Total Institutional Charges
|
Books*
|
|
Master of Business Administration
|
36
|
$18,900
|
$2,100
|
$3,450
|
$24,450
|
$2,800
|
Doctor of Business Administration
|
42 |
$29,820 |
$3,600 |
$6,150 |
$39,570 |
$3,200 |
*Books costs have not been included in the Estimated Total Institutional Charges as these costs are not charged by the University
Estimated Post-Master’s Certificate
|
Program
|
Credits
|
Estimated Tuition
|
Program and Technology Fees
|
Other Fees
|
Estimated Total Institutional Charges
|
Books*
|
| Post-Master's Health Care Leadership |
16 |
$6,560 |
$1,450 |
$0 |
$8,010 |
$1,200 |
|
Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner
|
34
|
$24,140
|
$5,275
|
$0 |
$29,415
|
$2,200
|
| Post-Master's Nurse Educator |
16 |
$6,560 |
$1,450 |
$0 |
$8,010 |
$1,200 |
*Books costs have not been included in the Estimated Total Institutional Charges as these costs are not charged by the University.
Estimated Certificate Program Charges
|
Program
|
Credits
|
Estimated Tuition
|
Program and Technology Fees
|
Other Fees
|
Estimated Total Institutional Charges
|
Books
|
|
College of Business and Technology
|
|
Business Analytics
|
12
|
$4,920
|
$700
|
$0
|
$5,620
|
$800
|
|
Human Resources
|
12
|
$4,920
|
$700
|
$0
|
$5,620
|
$800
|
|
Project Management
|
12
|
$4,920
|
$700
|
$0
|
$5,620
|
$800
|
|
College of Education
|
|
Early Childhood Education
|
12
|
$4,920
|
$700
|
$0
|
$5,620
|
$800
|
|
Higher Education Administration
|
12
|
$4,920
|
$700
|
$0
|
$5,620
|
$800
|
|
Special Education
|
12
|
$4,920
|
$700
|
$0
|
$5,620
|
$800
|
Indirect Costs - College of Nursing & Health Sciences
United States University (USU) strives to maintain affordable tuition rates to support underserved groups in accessing education. However, preceptors and clinical sites may independently charge fees for precepting students. If a preceptor or site charges a fee, it typically ranges from $50 to $2,000 per course, and USU does not establish or regulate these charges.
Students are responsible for addressing these fees directly with their preceptor or clinical site. Students are responsible for negotiating payment directly with their preceptor/site or placement service. If a student opts to utilize a placement service, students are responsible for communicating the respective preceptor/mentor and field experience site requirements to the placement service agency.
Technology Fee
The University applies a mandatory Technology Fee to cover expenses associated with the use and maintenance of technological services in order to offer its students the highest quality learning environment. Such resources offered may consist of the learning management systems, student portal, academic library resources, provided software, and other related technological costs.