Tuition & Fees
Tuition for Summer 2022
| Undergraduate In-State | $324/hour |
| Undergraduate Out-Of-State | $648/hour |
| Graduate In-State | $400/hour |
| Graduate Out-Of-State | $800/hour |
| Graduate Online | $400/hour |
| International In-State | $324/hour |
| International Out-Of-State | $648/hour |
Undergraduate Tuition for 2022-2023
Note: All tuition and fees are subject to change
| Freshman, Sophomore, Junior | 1-11 Credit Hours | 12-18 Credit Hours* | 19+ Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $333/hour | $4995 | $4995+ $333/hour |
| Out-Of-State | $665/hour | $9975 |
$9975+ $665/hour |
| Summer In-State | $333/hour | $333/hour | $333/hour |
| Summer Out-Of-State | $665/hour | $665/hour | $665/hour |
| 100% Online | $333/hour | $4995 | $4995+ $333/hour |
| International | $665/hour | $9975 | $9975+ $333/hour |
| Seniors | |
|---|---|
| In-State | $333/hour |
| Out-Of-State | $665/hour |
| Summer In-State | $333/hour |
| Summer Out-Of-State | $665/hour |
| 100% Online | $333/hour |
| International | $665/hour |
*12-18 credit hour pricing is based on Block Rate Tuition
Note: Costs may not include program/course fees.
Graduate Tuition for 2022-2023
| In-State Graduate Traditional Hours | $410 per credit hour |
| Out-Of-State Graduate Traditional Hours | $820 per credit hour |
| Graduate Online Hours | $410 per credit hour |
Graduate Degree Specialized Fixed Rate-Tuition and Fee Packages
| Graduate Degree | Total Cost | Program Hours | Tuition/Fees* | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | $24,000 | 60 | $400/hour flat rate |
$4,000 |
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | $15,600 | 39 | $400/hour flat rate | $400/semester |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Standing | $16,400 | 39 | $5,467/semester for three semesters | $700 |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) - Two Year Traditional | $25,600 | 60 | $5,120/semester for five semesters | $900 |
| Master of Athletic Training (MAT) | $26,000 | 59 | $4,333.33/semester for six semesters | $2,400 |
Costs may not include program/course fees.
Out-of-State and International Tuition rates may apply.
* Please note that if you must take a semester off, you will no longer be eligible for the one price tuition plan.
Doctoral Tuition for 2022-2023
| Program | Total Cost | Hours | Tuition/Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Science in Emergency Management (DSc) Specialized packaging results in $1,660 savings |
$30,000 | 60 | $500/hour |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) BSN-DNP (to include FNP and AGACNP) |
$35,880 | 69 | $520/hour |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Post-Master’s DNP |
$18,432 | 36 | $512/hour |
Dual Enrollment Tuition for 2022-2023
| In-State | $166 per credit hour |
| Out-Of-State | $333 per credit hour |
Military Tuition for 2022-2023
Undergraduate, Graduate, Distance Learning - $250/credit hour
This discounted rate is offered to active service members in all branches of our military. In order to qualify for the specialized tuition rate, you must be in an active component of the US military (active duty, guard or reserves) and apply for the specialized rate every semester you want to use it with our Military Student Services office located in the basement of Daugette Hall.
*Approved General University Fees, Course Fees and Program Fees will be applicable by school.
** This specialized rate cannot be used in conjunction with any other institutional scholarships, aide, specialized tuition rates, or tuition assistance.
Fees for 2022-2023
University fees are used to support a variety of services available for students including technology needs (Office 365, cloud-based software, etc) and other academic operational needs for the student population, student health center, library access and digital resources, student events and activities, access to all athletic events, recreation and fitness membership, on campus shuttle service, etc.University Fees Applicable to all students
| General University Fee (Summer, one-time fee) | $100 (1-3 credit hours) |
| General University Fee (Summer, one-time fee) | $200 (4+ hours) |
| Distance Learning Fee (Online Courses Only) | $25 per credit hour |
| General University Fee (per semester Fall/Spring) | 1-3 hours - $170 per hour |
| General University Fee (per semester Fall/Spring) | 4-5 hours - $142 per hour |
| General University Fee (per semester Fall/Spring) | 6 or more hours - $800 per semester (flat rate) |
| General University Fee (Summer 2023, one-time fee) | $115 (1-3 credit hours) |
| General University Fee (Summer 2023, one-time fee) | $225 (4+ hours) |
| Distance Learning Fee (Fall/Spring 2022, Summer 2023, Online/Hybrid) | $40 per credit hour |
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* Excludes certain specialized undergraduate programs. |
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The following programs have specialized fee packages: |
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| RN-BSN (STEP) and RT-BSRT |
1-5 hours - $300 per semester (flat rate) |
| General University Fee (per semester Fall/Spring) | 1-5 hours - $450 per semester (flat rate) |
| General University Fee (per semester Fall/Spring) | 6 or more hours - $570 per semester (flat rate) |
| General University Fee (Summer, one-time fee) | $115 (1-3 credit hours) |
| General University Fee (Summer, one-time fee) | $225 (4+ hours) |
| * Excludes certain specialized graduate programs. | |
| $35 | Application for Admission Graduate (non-refundable) |
| $35 | Application for Admission International (non-refundable) |
| $35 | Application for Admission Undergraduate (non-refundable) |
| $50 | Application for Degree Undergraduate/Graduate (per application, non-refundable) |
| $25 | Audit Fee (per credit hour) |
| $10 | ID Card Issuance Fee |
| $25 | ID Reprint Issuance Fee |
| $50 | Housing Additional Fee |
| $10 | Mail-At-Home Option (per semester) |
| $100 | Orientation Fee |
| Maximum Allowed by Law | Returned Check Fee |
| $1700 | Summer Housing |
| $50 | Vehicle Registration |
University Fees Applicable to International Students
| International Student Fee (per semester) | $150.00 |
| International Diploma Reprint Fee (each) | $150.00 |
College of Arts and Humanities
| Arts & Humanities Courses (2018-19: English, History, Foreign Languages, Learning skills, Music) (2019-20: Learning skills, Music) |
$2 per credit hour |
| Art courses | $10 per credit hour |
| Drama courses | $10 per credit hour |
| English Language Institute | $150 |
| ELI Online Fee | $1800 |
| Film Courses (FLM) | $10 per credit hour |
| Integrated Studies | $25/Per credit hour |
| Music - Applied Music Fee | $75 per semester/ Per credit hour |
| Music - Degree Recital Fee | $50 per student |
| MU 198, 398 | $50 |
| MU 192, 392 | $100 |
| Summer Bridge Program Enrollment Fee | $100 |
College of Business and Industry
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ALL Business & Industry Majors (Fall/Spring) |
$50 per semester |
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COM 301 |
$20 |
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COM 316 |
$20 |
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COM 320 |
$20 |
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COM 385 |
$20 |
College of Education and Professional Studies
| Family and Consumer Science | $205 per course |
| FCS 132, 323, 422, 428 |
$75 per course |
| FCS 122, 325 (excludes FCS 122 online lab section) | $90 per course |
| FCS 131 | $50 per course |
| FCS 215 | $60 |
| FCS 353 | $25 per course |
| FCS 420 | $60 |
| RDG 304, 305 | $350 |
| RDG 342,343 | $350 |
| Clothing Construction Lab | $50 per course |
| Child Study Center Lab (excludes FCS 353 Gadsden child center lab) | $15 per course |
| Child Study Center (deposit applied to tuition if child attends) | $50 deposit |
| ECE 306, EED 339, EED 340 | $265 per course |
| ECE 500 | $120 per course |
| EED 362 | $10 per course |
| EED 514, RDG 521 | $275 per course |
| ED 300 (or equivalent) | $20 per course |
| ED 302 | $176 per course |
| ED 495 | $225 per course |
| ED 501 |
$151 per course |
| ESE 306, 485 |
$255 per course |
| IL 566, IL 576, LM 515 ECG 593, ECG 594, ECG 595, ECG 596 |
$60 per course |
| CTE 460 | $195 per course |
| CTE 362 | $205 per course |
| CTE 444 | $195 per course |
| CTE 506, ESE 534 | $265 per course |
| CTE 550, ESE 510 | $265 per course |
| SPE 340, 341, 442 | $265 per course |
| SPE 564, 580 | $335 per course |
| MU 545, MU 588 | $205 per course |
| MU 571 | $175 per course |
| Music - Secondary Education | $231 per semester |
| ServSafe Exam Fee | $75 |
College of Health Professions and Wellness
| HPE 104-170 (with exceptions, see department) | $5 per credit hour |
| HPE 140, 141 | $380 per course |
| HPE 147, 148 | $100 per course |
| HPE 158 | $75 per course |
| HPE 164 | $20 per credit hour |
| HPE 232 | $20 per credit hour |
| HPE 303 | $130 per course |
| HPE 355 | $175 per course |
| HPE 362, 400, 415 | $5 per credit hour |
| HPE 381 | $10 per credit hour |
| HPE 409 | $255 per course |
| HPE 482 | $255 per course |
| HPE 440, 441, 450, 465 | $200 per semester |
| HPE 512 | $300 per course |
| SMR 275 | $220 per course |
| SMR 271, 310 | $5 per credit hour |
| Professional Nursing Fee (Traditional Undergraduate Students Only) | $200 per semester |
| Respiratory Therapy Program | $200 per semester |
College of Science and Mathematics
| Biology Lab Fee | $60 per course |
| BY 103 and 104 Online Only | $40 per course |
| Course/Lab Fee for each discipline (Geography, Geology, Physics) | $40 per course |
| Course/Lab Fee (Chemistry) | $60 per course |
| Computer Science Course/Lab Fee | $20 per course |
| Computer Science Course/Lab Fee | $10 per course |
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
| Forensic Investigation concentration | $100 at time of declaration |
| FI 204 | $120 |
| PSY 221 | $43 per semester |
| PSY 504 | $22 per semester |
| SW 570 | $75 per course, MSW assessment and program materials |
| SW 449 | $75 BSW assessment and program materials |
Financial Aid & Scholarships
There are many different assistance opportunities for students seeking financial aid: Federal and State Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans and the Federal Workstudy Program. Your first step is to have your application for admission submitted to JSU. Next, you will want to fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Once we receive your results and you have provided all necessary information, we will prepare a financial aid package designed specifically to meet your needs and eligibility.
For more information, please visit Financial Aid.