2021-2022 Graduate Tuition and Fees
The estimated annual cost of attendance for new students includes UNI's tuition and fees, room and board, as well as an estimate for books, supplies and more. Total costs of attending may vary based on students' lifestyles, majors, academic colleges and academic progress.
Direct Annual Costs for Graduate Students
The charts below outline an estimate for the 2021-22 cost of attendance. Tuition is for graduate students, based on an academic year (fall and spring semesters), at full-time student status (taking at least 9 credit hours per semester.) Subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; College of Education, Wilson College of Business** | ||
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Residency | Iowa Resident | Non-Resident |
Undergraduate Tuition | $9,296 | $19,928 |
Mandatory Fees | $1,273 | $1,273 |
Housing and Food* | $9,160 | $9,160 |
Total Direct Costs | $19,729 | $30,361 |
Wilson College of Business** | ||
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Residency | Iowa Resident | Non-Resident |
Undergraduate Tuition | $11,064 | $21,696 |
Mandatory Fees | $1,273 | $1,273 |
Housing and Food* | $9,160 | $9,160 |
Total Direct Costs | $21,497 | $32,129 |
*Cost for double room and all-access meal plan for an academic year (fall and spring semesters). For more details about housing and dining costs, visit our Housing & Dining website.
**The Wilson College of Business has a supplemental tuition for students who are a declared major in the College of Business Administration and are classified as a junior, senior or graduate student. The CBA supplemental tuition includes the following majors: Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Real Estate. Freshman and sophomore students in the Wilson College of Business pay non-supplemental tuition.
Indirect Cost Estimates for Graduate Students
When budgeting for college, you’ll want to consider the indirect expenses as well. Here are estimated amounts you’ll spend on personal items such as books, transportation, clothing, entertainment and more. Personal expenses vary from student to student. Your books will not be billed directly through the University unless you purchase them at the UNI Bookstore and charge them to your U-bill.
Category | Potential Expense |
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Books and Supplies | $800 |
Personal Expenses | $1,756 |
Transportation to and from home | $640 |
Total Other Expenses | $3,196 |
Detailed Tuition & Fees - Per Semester
- Graduate Resident Students
Registered Hours Tuition TOTAL Non-Supplemental (w/fees) Supplemental (WCB) Tuition TOTAL Supplemental (w/fees) 9 $4,648.00 $5,284.50 $884.00 $6,168.50 8 $4,136.00 $4,646.50 $784.00 $5,430.50 7 $3,619.00 $4,129.50 $686.00 $4,815.50 6 $3,102.00 $3,612.50 $588.00 $4,200.50 5 $2,585.00 $3,095.50 $490.00 $3,585.50 4 $2,068.00 $2,322.25 $392.00 $2,714.25 3 $1,551.00 $1,805.25 $294.00 $2,099.25 2 $1,034.00 $1,288.25 $196.00 $1,484.25 1 $517.00 $771.25 $98.00 $869.25 Fee Breakdown
Technology Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $75
- 5-8: $112.50
- 9+: $149.75
Student Activity Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $30.50
- 5-8: $45.75
- 9+: $60.75
Recreation Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $23.00
- 5-8: $34.50
- 9+: $45.75
Health Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $0
- 5-9+: $129
Student Services Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $57.50
- 5-8: $86.25
- 9+: $114.75
Health Facility Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $7.75
- 5-8: $11.75
- 9+: $15.50
Building Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $60.50
- 5-8: $90.75
- 9+: $121.00
- Graduate Non-Resident Students
Registered Hours Tuition TOTAL Non-Supplemental (w/fees) Supplemental (WCB) Tuition TOTAL Supplemental (w/fees) 9 $9,964.00 $10,600.50 $884.00 $11,484.50 8 $8,864.00 $9,374.50 $784.00 $10,158.50 7 $7,756.00 $8,266.50 $686.00 $8,952.50 6 $6,648.00 $7,158.50 $588.00 $7,746.50 5 $5,540.00 $6,050.50 $490.00 $6,540.50 4 $4,432.00 $4,686.25 $392.00 $5,078.25 3 $3,324.00 $3,578.25 $294.00 $3,872.25 2 $2,216.00 $2,470.25 $196.00 $2,666.25 1 $1,108.00 $1,362.25 $98.00 $1,460.25 Technology Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $75
- 5-8: $112.50
- 9+: $149.75
Student Activity Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $30.50
- 5-8: $45.75
- 9+: $60.75
Recreation Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $23.00
- 5-8: $34.50
- 9+: $45.75
Health Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $0
- 5-9+: $129
Student Services Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $57.50
- 5-8: $86.25
- 9+: $114.75
Health Facility Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $7.75
- 5-8: $11.75
- 9+: $15.50
Building Fee
- 1-4 credit hours: $60.50
- 5-8: $90.75
- 9+: $121.00
Common & University/Program Fees 2021 - 2022
- Academic Fees
APPLIED MUSIC Group Sessions $58 Instrument Rental $45 Private Lessons Non-Majors (1 Credit Hour) $145 Private Lessons Majors (2 Credit Hours) $290 CONTINUING EDUCATION Undergraduate (Resident) $325 Undergraduate (Non-Resident) $325-$771 Graduate (Resident) $517 Graduate (Non-Resident) $517-$1,108 MBA Program Domestic $677 International Courses $456-$1,095 Guided Independent Study $257 Technology Fee (per course) $38 LAKESIDE LAB Undergraduate $325 Graduate $517 APPLICATION (NON-REFUNDABLE) Undergraduate (Domestic and Non-Degree Seeking) $40 Undergraduate (International) $50 Graduate/Professional (Domestic) $60 Graduate/Professional (International) $75 Non-Degree Students $40 Re-Entry Fee $20 BILLING FEES Deferred (Fall and Spring) $20 Deferred (Summer) $20 MISCELLANEOUS Departmental Credit by Exam $100 Developmental Course Fee $176-639 Diploma Replacement Fee $25 Employer Reimbursement Deferred $35 Graduation Fee - Late - Graduate Students Only $50 ID Replacement $30 Immunization Record Late Fee $30 Late Payment Fee (OBO Bill) 1% New Student Matriculation $250 Open Credit $649 Undergraduate International Orientation $125 GRADUATE COLLEGE Thesis Fee $100
- Administrative Fees
REGISTRATION FEES Doctoral Post Comprehensive or Prelim / Master's Final $150 Graduate Continuing Scholar $100 Late Registration Fee Day 11 Onward $100 STUDY ABROAD Administrative Fee $100 Program Fees - Academic Year $500 Program Fees - Semester $400 Program Fees - Summer $200 Program Fees - Non-UNI Program $400 MISCELLANEOUS Reissue Check Fee $30 Returned Check/Debit Fee $30 UNIVERSITY RECORDS & DOCUMENTS FEE Degree Seeking Students $220 Non-Degree Seeking Students $75 Continuing and Distance Education (Graduation/Transcripts) $100