# 2025/2026 Cost of Attendance (COA)

Hubert B. | BSIT 2023

Cost of attendance (COA) helps determine your federal financial aid eligibility and is used to award aid for each period of enrollment. The first set of tables provides an overview of the University’s COA for our certificate and degree programs at all degree levels for 2025/2026. They apply to most of our programs, unless they fall into the special categories, such as programs leading to licensure, Direct Assessment programs and single courses.

### Find relevant COA information for specialized programs

[Programs leading to licensure/certification](#undergraduateCert)  
Programs designed to meet professional licensure requirements

[Direct Assessment programs](#directAssesment)  
Self-paced programs you progress through with assessments

## Undergraduate

### Undergraduate certificate [4]

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$7,092

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,062

Transportation

$1,344

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$296

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,192

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$3,912

Federal student loan fees

$32

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$15,930

### Associate degree

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$9,480

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,416

Transportation

$1,680

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$370

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,740

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$4,890

Federal student loan fees

$50

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$20,626

### Bachelor’s degree

(non-competency based)

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$9,312

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,416

Transportation

$1,680

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$370

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,740

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$4,890

Federal student loan fees

$60

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$20,468

| Cost of Attendance | Undergraduate certificate | Associate degree | Bachelor’s degree (non-competency based) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees 1 Tuition and Fees 1 | Tuition and Fees 1 $7,092 | Tuition and Fees 1 $9,480 | Tuition and Fees 1 $9,312 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,062 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,416 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,416 |
| Transportation Transportation | Transportation $1,344 | Transportation $1,680 | Transportation $1,680 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses Miscellaneous personal expenses | Miscellaneous personal expenses $296 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $370 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $370 |
| Living Expenses 2 Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 |
|      Food      Food |      Food $2,192 |      Food $2,740 |      Food $2,740 |
|      Housing 3      Housing 3 |      Housing 3 $3,912 |      Housing 3 $4,890 |      Housing 3 $4,890 |
| Federal student loan fees Federal student loan fees | Federal student loan fees $32 | Federal student loan fees $50 | Federal student loan fees $60 |
| Dependent care expenses Dependent care expenses | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 |
| Disability related expenses Disability related expenses | Disability related expenses $0 | Disability related expenses $0 | Disability related expenses $0 |
| Total COA Total COA | Total COA $15,930 | Total COA $20,626 | Total COA $20,468 |
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## Graduate

### Graduate certificate [5]

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$10,260

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,020

Transportation

$1,344

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$296

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,192

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$3,912

Federal student loan fees

$72

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$19,096

### Master’s degree

### (non-Competency based)

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$16,152

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,632

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$108

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$29,508

### Master’s credit-based

### (competency-based)

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$7,200

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$48

Transportation

$1,344

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$296

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,192

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$3,912

Federal student loan fees

$72

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$15,064

### Doctoral certificate

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$12,135

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,065

Transportation

$1,344

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$296

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,192

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$3,912

Federal student loan fees

$56

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,008

### Doctoral degree

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$19,392

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,704

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$96

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$32,808

## Graduate

| Cost of Attendance | Graduate certificate | Master’s degree (non-competency based) | Master’s credit-based (competency-based) | Doctoral certificate | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees 1 Tuition and Fees 1 | Tuition and Fees 1 $10,260 | Tuition and Fees 1 $16,152 | Tuition and Fees 1 $7,200 | Tuition and Fees 1 $12,135 | Tuition and Fees 1 $19,392 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,020 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,632 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $48 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,065 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,704 |
| Transportation Transportation | Transportation $1,344 | Transportation $2,016 | Transportation $1,344 | Transportation $1,344 | Transportation $2,016 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses Miscellaneous personal expenses | Miscellaneous personal expenses $296 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $296 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $296 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 |
| Living Expenses 2 Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 |
|      Food      Food |      Food $2,192 |      Food $3,288 |      Food $2,192 |      Food $2,192 |      Food $3,288 |
|      Housing 3      Housing 3 |      Housing 3 $3,912 |      Housing 3 $5,868 |      Housing 3 $3,912 |      Housing 3 $3,912 |      Housing 3 $5,868 |
| Federal student loan fees Federal student loan fees | Federal student loan fees $72 | Federal student loan fees $108 | Federal student loan fees $72 | Federal student loan fees $56 | Federal student loan fees $96 |
| Dependent care expenses Dependent care expenses | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 |
| Disability related expenses Disability related expenses | Disability related expenses $0 | Disability related expenses $0 | Disability related expenses $0 | Disability related expenses $0 | Disability related expenses $0 |
| Total COA Total COA | Total COA $19,096 | Total COA $29,508 | Total COA $15,064 | Total COA $21,008 | Total COA $32,808 |
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## Programs leading to licensure/certification

This section outlines the estimated costs for our programs leading to licensure or certification at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These programs are designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in a specific field.

## Undergraduate

### Undergraduate certificate [6]

Health Professions

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$9,504

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,416

Transportation

$1,680

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$370

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,740

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$4,890

Federal student loan fees

$40

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$224

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$20,864

### Bachelor’s degree

Education

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$9,360

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,416

Transportation

$1,680

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$370

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,740

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$4,890

Federal student loan fees

$60

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$617

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,133

### Bachelor’s degree

Nursing (non-competency based)

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$8,376

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,416

Transportation

$1,680

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$370

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,740

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$4,890

Federal student loan fees

$60

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$349

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$19,881

### Bachelor’s degree

Nursing (Competency-Based)

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$7,200

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$48

Transportation

$1,344

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$296

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,192

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$3,912

Federal student loan fees

$48

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$349

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$15,389

### Bachelor’s degree

Social Behavioral

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$9,408

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,416

Transportation

$1,680

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$370

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,740

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$4,890

Federal student loan fees

$60

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$379

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$20,943

## Undergraduate

| Cost of Attendance | Undergraduate certificate - Health Professions | Bachelor’s degree - Education | Bachelor’s degree - Nursing (non-Competency-Based) | Bachelor’s degree - Nursing (Competency-Based) | Bachelor’s degree - Social Behavioral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees 1 Tuition and Fees 1 | Tuition and Fees 1 $9,504 | Tuition and Fees 1 $9,360 | Tuition and Fees 1 $8,376 | Tuition and Fees 1 $7,200 | Tuition and Fees 1 $9,408 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,416 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,416 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,416 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $48 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,416 |
| Transportation Transportation | Transportation $1,680 | Transportation $1,680 | Transportation $1,680 | Transportation $1,344 | Transportation $1,680 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses Miscellaneous personal expenses | Miscellaneous personal expenses $370 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $370 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $370 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $296 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $370 |
| Living Expenses 2 Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 |
|      Food      Food |      Food $2,740 |      Food $2,740 |      Food $2,740 |      Food $2,192 |      Food $2,740 |
|      Housing 3      Housing 3 |      Housing 3 $4,890 |      Housing 3 $4,890 |      Housing 3 $4,890 |      Housing 3 $3,912 |      Housing 3 $4,890 |
| Federal student loan fees Federal student loan fees | Federal student loan fees $40 | Federal student loan fees $60 | Federal student loan fees $60 | Federal student loan fees $48 | Federal student loan fees $60 |
| Professional Licensure / Certification7 Professional Licensure / Certification7 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $224 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $617 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $349 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $349 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $379 |
| Dependent care expenses Dependent care expenses | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 |
| Disability-related expenses Disability-related expenses | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 |
| Total COA Total COA | Total COA $20,864 | Total COA $21,133 | Total COA $19,881 | Total COA $15,389 | Total COA $20,943 |
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## Graduate

### Graduate certificate [8]

Health Professions

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$10,470

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,020

Transportation

$1,344

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$296

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$2,192

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$3,912

Federal student loan fees

$72

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$350

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$19,656

### Graduate certificate [9]

Education

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$12,936

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,632

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$108

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$571

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$26,863

### Master’s degree

Nursing

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$12,936

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,632

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$108

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$636

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$26,928

### Master’s degree

Health Professions

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$16,704

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,632

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$108

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$350

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$30,410

### Master’s degree

Social Behavioral

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$16,704

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,632

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$108

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$627

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$30,687

### Master’s degree

Education

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$12,960

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$1,632

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$108

Professional licensure/certification[[7]](#footnoteSeven)

$546

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$26,862

## Graduate

| Cost of Attendance | Graduate certificate - Health Professions | Graduate certificate - Education | Master’s degree - Nursing | Master’s degree - Health Professions | Master’s degree - Social Behavioral | Master’s degree - Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees 1 Tuition and Fees 1 | Tuition and Fees 1 $10,470 | Tuition and Fees 1 $12,936 | Tuition and Fees 1 $12,936 | Tuition and Fees 1 $16,704 | Tuition and Fees 1 $16,704 | Tuition and Fees 1 $12,960 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,020 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,632 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,632 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,632 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,632 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,632 |
| Transportation Transportation | Transportation $1,344 | Transportation $2,016 | Transportation $2,016 | Transportation $2,016 | Transportation $2,016 | Transportation $2,016 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses Miscellaneous personal expenses | Miscellaneous personal expenses $296 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 |
| Living Expenses 2 Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 |
|      Food      Food |      Food $2,192 |      Food $3,288 |      Food $3,288 |      Food $3,288 |      Food $3,288 |      Food $3,288 |
|      Housing3      Housing3 |      Housing3 $3,912 |      Housing3 $5,868 |      Housing3 $5,868 |      Housing3 $5,868 |      Housing3 $5,868 |      Housing3 $5,868 |
| Federal student loan fees Federal student loan fees | Federal student loan fees $72 | Federal student loan fees $108 | Federal student loan fees $108 | Federal student loan fees $108 | Federal student loan fees $108 | Federal student loan fees $108 |
| Professional Licensure / Certification7 Professional Licensure / Certification7 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $350 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $571 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $636 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $350 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $627 | Professional Licensure / Certification7 $546 |
| Dependent care expenses Dependent care expenses | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 |
| Disability-related expenses Disability-related expenses | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 | Disability-related expenses $0 |
| Total COA Total COA | Total COA $19,656 | Total COA $26,863 | Total COA $26,928 | Total COA $30,410 | Total COA $30,687 | Total COA $26,862 |
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## Direct Assessment programs

The table below breaks down the estimated costs for our Direct Assessment programs. These competency-based programs allow students to complete courses by demonstrating mastery through assessments rather than traditional, time-based credit hours, taking 2 to 4 courses within a 12-week term. [Learn more about direct assessment programs](/competency-based-degrees/term-based.html).

### Undergrad academic year

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$10,000

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$60

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$0

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,676

### Graduate academic year

Tuition and fees [[1]](#footnoteOne)

$10,996

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment

$60

Transportation

$2,016

Miscellaneous personal expenses

$444

Living expenses [[2]](#footnoteTwo)

_Food_

$3,288

_Housing _[[3]](#footnoteThree)

$5,868

Federal student loan fees

$0

Dependent care expenses

$0

Disability-related expenses

$0

---

Total Cost of Attendance

$22,672

| Cost of Attendance | Undergrad academic year | Graduate academic year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees 1 Tuition and Fees 1 | Tuition and Fees 1 $10,000 | Tuition and Fees 1 $10,966 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $60 | Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $60 |
| Transportation Transportation | Transportation $2,016 | Transportation $2,016 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses Miscellaneous personal expenses | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 | Miscellaneous personal expenses $444 |
| Living Expenses 2 Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 | Living Expenses 2 |
|      Food      Food |      Food $3,288 |      Food $3,288 |
|      Housing 3      Housing 3 |      Housing 3 $5,868 |      Housing 3 $5,868 |
| Federal student loan fees Federal student loan fees | Federal student loan fees $0 | Federal student loan fees $0 |
| Dependent care expenses Dependent care expenses | Dependent care expenses $0 | Dependent care expenses $0 |
| Disability related expenses Disability related expenses | Disability related expenses $0 | Disability related expenses $0 |
| Total COA Total COA | Total COA $21,676 | Total COA $22,672 |
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[1] The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.

[2] The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.

[3] The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.

[4] The figures provided are illustrative and based on 18 undergraduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.

[5] The figures provided are illustrative and based on 18 graduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.

[6] The figures provided are illustrative and based on 24 undergraduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.

[7] The licensure/certification component included in the final academic year of the program is an average of fees charged by all states the program is offered in by credential level and college.

[8] The figures provided are illustrative and based on 15 graduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.

[9] The figures provided are illustrative and based on 24 graduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.