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The latest and most thorough financial information can be found in our Academic Catalog.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Academic Year 2023-2024. Tuition and fees are determined annually and are subject to change without prior notice.

Expense 2 Terms
(24 credit hours)
3 Terms
(36 credit hours)
Tuition ($555 per credit hour) $13,320 $19,980
Matriculation Fee ($300 per term) $600 $900
Books Estimated Amount $2,400 $3,600
Total Before Aid $16,320 $24,480
2 items. To interact with these items, press Control-Option-Shift-Right Arrow Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Schedule
Undergraduate Tuition and General Fees Amount
Tuition per credit hour $555.00
Matriculation fee (per trimester) 1 $300.00
Professional Program deposit (non-refundable) 2 $200.00
Audit per credit hour $278.00
Application fee $20.00
Special examination fee 3 $50.00
Science lab fee $50.00
Institutional Challenge Examination fee $35.00
Credit by AHU Challenge Exam recording fee per credit $35.00
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) examination fee $89.00
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) examination fee (Sitting Fee) $20.00
ACT Residual $55.00
ACT Rescheduling Fee $5.00
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) $97.00
Incomplete grade recording fee $15.00
Duplicate Diploma $100.00
Transcript Fee $5.00
Graduation fee (final trimester attended) 4 $115.00
Replacement ID Badge $10.00
Late Registration flat fee $75.00
Professional Program Fees
Professional Program Fees Amount
Allied Health Programs per trimester 5 $160.00
Nursing per trimester in which clinical nursing courses are taken $340.00
Nursing Web-based curriculum support per trimester $95.00
Nursing unexcused clinical make-up $25.00/hr.
Kaplan per trimester in which clinical nursing courses are taken $110.00
Nursing supplies (first trimester) approximately $300.00
Final HESI Exam (2nd attempt, if applicable) $55.00
Nursing Skills Validation Examination $275.00
Challenge credit recording fee Varies

5 The professional fee is used to subsidize clinicals and other fees. Other fees includes lab and course supplies, and equipment.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Academic Year 2023-2024

9 items. To interact with these items, press Control-Option-Shift-Right Arrow General Fees
General Fees Amount
Matriculation fee (per trimester) 1 $300.00
Professional Program deposit (non-refundable) 2 $500.00
Application fee: MHA-SI/MBA and DNAP $100.00
Supplemental Application fee: EMHA, MHA-SI, MSN, MOT, PA and PT $50.00
Special examination fee 3 $50.00
Incomplete grade recording fee $15.00
Duplicate Diploma $100.00
Graduation fee (final trimester attended) 4 $115.00
Transcript fee $5.00
Replacement ID Badge $10.00
Tuition per credit hour $670.00
Audit per Credit Hour $335.00
Late Registration flat fee $75.00

1 The matriculation fee is used to subsidize the costs of activities and services provided to all students by the following major support departments: Office of the Registrar, Office of Admissions, Information Technology, and Student Services.
2 For students accepted to professional programs, the deposit is applied toward tuition once the student enrolls in the program.
3 The special examination fee is a charge for a mid-term or final examination when taken at a time other than the scheduled time.
4 The current balance for the final trimester must be paid in full (or satisfactory arrangements made) before graduation.The graduation fee is used to subsidize the review of graduation applications and the resolution of related issues, as well as the printing and mailing of official transcripts and diplomas. While a portion of this fee is used to defray the cost of the graduation ceremony, the total cost associated with conferring a degree is incurred by the University, regardless of a student’s attendance at the ceremony. Therefore, this fee is charged to every student, whether or not he or she chooses to attend the graduation ceremony.

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Amount
Program Tuition Cost $102,000.00
Professional Fee (per trimester) 5 $600.00

6 There is a family discount of 10% per resident for two or more siblings if both are residing in the University housing.

Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Nursing Practice Amount
Tuition per Credit Hour $670.00
Professional Fee (per trimester) 5 $500.00

5 The professional fee is used to subsidize clinicals and other fees. Other fees includes lab and course supplies, and equipment.

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctoral of Physical Therapy Amount
Program Tuition Cost $100,800.00
Professional Fee (per trimester) 5 $500.00

5 The professional fee is used to subsidize clinicals and other fees. Other fees includes lab and course supplies, and equipment.

Healthcare Administration Graduate Degrees/Graduate General Studies
Healthcare Administration Graduate Degrees/ Graduate General Studies Amount
Tuition per credit hour $670.00
Professional Fee MHA (per trimester) 5 $250.00
Audit per credit hour $335.00

5 The professional fee is used to subsidize clinicals and other fees. Other fees includes lab and course supplies, and equipment.

Master of Science in Spiritual Care
Master of Science in Spiritual Care Amount
Tuition per credit hour $670.00
Audit per credit hour $335.00

5 The professional fee is used to subsidize clinicals and other fees. Other fees includes lab and course supplies, and equipment.

Master of Occupational Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy Amount
Program Tuition Cost $75,000.00
Professional Fee (per trimester) 5 $250.00

5 The professional fee is used to subsidize clinicals and other fees. Other fees includes lab and course supplies, and equipment.

Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing Amount
Tuition per credit hour $670.00
MSN-FNP Professional Program Fees (per trimester) 5 $400.00
MSN-Education Professional Program Fees (per trimester) $50.00
MSN-Admin & Leadership Professional Program Fees (per trimester) $50.00

5 The professional fee is used to subsidize clinicals and other fees. Other fees includes lab and course supplies, and equipment.

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Amount
Program Tuition Cost $81,500.00
Professional Fee (per trimester) 5 $500.00

5 The professional fee is used to subsidize clinicals and other fees. Other fees includes lab and course supplies, and equipment.

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