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RATES INCLUDE TUITION AS ESTABLISHED BY NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF REGENTS. RATES ARE EFFECTIVE FALL 2023 AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

2023-24 Tuition Schedule - Printer Friendly Version

Previous Year Tuition Schedule

 

Rates below do not apply for students enrolled in an Accelerated Online major.  Click here for specific information on rates for Accelerated Online majors or Accelerated Online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).


  • + 2023-24 Undergraduate

    2023-24 Undergraduate

    Per credit hour rate

    Full Time rate per semester
    (12-16 hours)*

    KY Resident

    $438

    $5,256

    Metro (1)

    $662

    $7,944

    Indiana Residents (2)

    $438

    $5,256

    Ohio Reciprocity (3)

    $438

    $5,256

    Non-resident

    $879

    $10,548

    Online Major

    $473

    N/A

    PACE Major

    $438

    N/A

    Dual Credit/School-Based Scholars

    $93

    N/A

    * Students that attempt more than 16 credit hours will be charged additional tuition at the regular tuition rate per hour for every hour over 16.

    **Additional fees include the mandatory campus rec fee (see complete list of miscellaneous fees) as well as any applicable class fees. Click here to view class fees.

    (1) Metro Rate: The former undergraduate Metro rate (prior to Fall 2017 only) is being phased out over the next 6 years.  Effective Fall 2019 - New incoming full-time students may be charged the regular non-resident rate but qualify for the EDGE award

    (2) Indiana Rate: Degree seeking residents of the following counties in Indiana are eligible for this rate: Dearborn, Franklin, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland.  

    (3) Ohio Reciprocity: A special rate for undergraduate students who are working on an initial bachelor's degree and meet ALL of the following three conditions. 

    a.  Are a resident of certain Ohio counties: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Highland, or Warren.

    b. Have an associate degree from one of the following Ohio institutions: University of Cincinnati (including UC Blue Ash College and UC Clermont College), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Clark State Community College, Miami University - Hamilton, Miami University - Middletown or Southern State Community College.

    c.  Have submitted all necessary credentials to the NKU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by appropriate deadlines. Fall deadline is August 1, spring deadline is December 1, and summer deadline is May 1. The following programs are excluded from this tuition program: Early Childhood Education (Birth - Kindergarten) and Nursing.

  • + 2023-24 General Graduate

    2023-24 General Graduate

    Per credit hour rate

    KY Resident

    $567

    Graduate Metro (4)

    $690

    Non-resident

    $870

    Online

    $673

    **Additional fees include the mandatory campus rec fee (see complete list of miscellaneous fees) as well as any applicable class fees. Click here to view class fees.

    (4) Graduate Metro Rate: Students who reside in any Ohio or Indiana counties

  • + 2023-24 College of Business Graduate

    2023-24 College of Business Graduate

    Per credit hour rate

    KY Resident

    $582

    Graduate Metro(4)

    $684

    Non-resident

    $949

    Masters of Business Leadership & Innovation (MBLI)

    $4,970/semester

    Master of Accountancy - Resident

    $525

    Master of Accountancy - Ohio/Indiana

    $617

    Master of Accountancy - Nonresident $857

    **Additional fees include the mandatory campus rec fee (see complete list of miscellaneous fees) as well as any applicable class fees. Click here to view class fees.

    (4) Graduate Metro: Students who reside in any Ohio or Indiana counties.

  • + 2023-24 College of Health and Human Services Graduate

    2023-24 College of Health and Human Services

    Per credit hour rate

    Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) (Post-Master's)

    $693

    DNP for CRNA's (Post-Master's)

    $693

    DNP - Nursing Anesthesia (resident)

    $768

    DNP - Nursing Anesthesia (non-resident)

    $983

    Doctorate in Occupational Therapy $870
    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) $664
    Masters of Science in Exercise Science $464
    Cardiovascular Perfusion $876
    Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Commercialization $567
    2023-24 Masters of Social Work, MA School Counseling &MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Per credit hour rate

    KY Resident

    $631

    Graduate Metro (4)

    $649

    Non-resident

    $971

    2023-24 Masters of Science in Athletic Training

    Per credit hour rate

    KY Resident

    $520

    Graduate Metro (4)

    $620

    Non-resident

    $620

    **Additional fees include the mandatory campus rec fee (see complete list of miscellaneous fees) as well as any applicable class fees. Click here to view class fees.

  • + 2023-24 Masters of Education

    2023-24 Masters of Education & Education Post Masters

    Per credit hour rate

     

    $412

    **Additional fees include the mandatory campus rec fee (see complete list of miscellaneous fees) as well as any applicable class fees. Click here to view class fees.
     
  • + 2023-24 Doctorate in Education

    2023-24 Doctorate in Education

    Per credit hour rate

    KY Resident

    $705 (5)

    Graduate Metro (4)

    $827 (5)

    Non-resident

    $1028 (5)

    **Additional fees include the mandatory campus rec fee (see complete list of miscellaneous fees) as well as any applicable class fees. Click here to view class fees.

    (4) Graduate Metro Rate: Students who reside in any Ohio or Indiana counties.

    (5) Doctorate in Education rate includes $100 per credit hour program fee.

  • + 2023-24 Chase College of Law

    2023-24 Chase College of Law

    Per credit hour rate

    Per semester rate (13 - 16 hours)*

    Resident

    $915

    $11,895

    Non-resident

    $1,479

    $19,227

    MLS

    $880

    N/A

    LLM Program (6)
    $1,034 N/A

    * Students that attempt more than 16 credit hours will be charged additional tuition at the regular tuition rate per hour for every hour over 16.

    **Additional fees include the mandatory campus rec fee (see complete list of miscellaneous fees) as well as any applicable class fees. Click here to view class fees.

    (6) For details see LLM program information.

     

 
 
 
 

**Additional fees include the mandatory campus rec fee (see complete list of miscellaneous fees) as well as any applicable class fees. Click here to view class fees.

*Summer tuition is not capped for full time students. Tuition is charged per credit hour in the summer semester.

*If you register for a course after the initial tuition due date, that tuition is due upon registration.
 
*Those students who elect to audit a course pay the same fees per hour as courses being taken for credit.
 
*Students that are enrolled in a mix of UG, Grad and Law courses will be charged one tuition rate for the semester, based on the student's highest program level.  Please see the Matriculated Student Tuition Policy.
 
*A change of major that takes place after the last day to add a full session class for the semester will not affect your tuition rate for that semester. The tuition change will take effect at the start of the following semester.