2023-2024 Graduate Tuition and Fees

The estimated annual cost of attendance for graduate 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.
 

Annual Costs for Graduate Students

The charts below outline an estimate for the 2023-24 cost of attendance. Tuition is for graduate students, based on an academic year (fall and spring semesters), at full-time student status. 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
ResidencyIowa ResidentNon-Resident
Graduate Tuition $10,030$21,502
Mandatory Fees$1,332$1,332
Housing and Food*$9,648$9,648
Total Direct Costs$21,010$32,482

  

Nursing Program & Wilson College of Business**
ResidencyIowa ResidentNon-Resident
Graduate Tuition $11,938$23,408
Mandatory Fees$1,332$1,332
Housing and Food*$9,648$9,648
Total Direct Costs$22,918$34,388

*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. 
**Supplemental tuition is charged to students admitted and declared as nursing majors. 
**The Wilson College of Business also 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. Freshmen & sophomores 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.

CategoryPotential Expense
Books and Supplies$800
Personal Expenses$1,774
Transportation to and from home$700
Average Loan Fee $154
Total Other Expenses$3,428

Detailed Tuition & Fees - Per Semester 

Graduate Resident Students
Registered HoursTuitionTOTAL Non-Supplemental (w/fees)Supplemental (CBA/Nursing) TuitionTOTAL Supplemental (w/fees)
9+$5,015.00$5,681.00$954.00$6,635.00
8$4,464.00$4,964.00$848.00$5,812.00
7$3,906.00$4,406.00$742.00$5,148.00
6$3,348.00$3,848.00$636.00$4,484.00
5$2,790.00$3,290.00$530.00$3,820.00
4$2,232.00$2,565.00$424.00$2,989.00
3$1,674.00$2,007.00$318.00$2,325.00
2$1,116.00$1,449.00$212.00$1,661.00
1$558.00$891.00$106.00$997.00

  

Fee Breakdown

Technology Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $78.75
  • 5-8: $118.25
  • 9+: $157.50

Student Activity Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $30.75
  • 5-8: $46.25
  • 9+: $61.50

Recreation Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $26.50
  • 5-8: $39.75
  • 9+: $53

Health Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $66.25
  • 5-8 credit hours: $99.50
  • 9+: $132.50

Student Services Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $61
  • 5-8: $91.50
  • 9+: $122

Health Facility Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $9.00
  • 5-8: $13.50
  • 9+: $18.00

Building Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $60.75
  • 5-8: $91.25
  • 9+: $121.50
Graduate Non-Resident Students
Registered HoursTuitionTOTAL Non-Supplemental (w/fees)Supplemental (CBA/Nursing) TuitionTOTAL Supplemental (w/fees)
9+$10,751$11,417$953$12,370
8$9,560$10,060$848$10,908
7$8,365$8,865$742$9,607
6$7,170$7,670$636$8,306
5$5,975$6,475$530$7,005
4$4,780$5,113$424$5,537
3$3,585$3,918$318$4,236
2$2,390$2,723$212$2,935
1$1,195$1,528$106$1,634

 

Fee Breakdown

Technology Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $78.75
  • 5-8: $118.25
  • 9+: $157.50

Student Activity Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $30.75
  • 5-8: $46.25
  • 9+: $61.50

Recreation Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $26.50
  • 5-8: $39.75
  • 9+: $53

Health Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $66.25
  • 5-8 credit hours: $99.50
  • 9+: $132.50

Student Services Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $61
  • 5-8: $91.50
  • 9+: $122

Health Facility Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $9.00
  • 5-8: $13.50
  • 9+: $18.00

Building Fee

  • 1-4 credit hours: $60.75
  • 5-8: $91.25
  • 9+: $121.50

Common & University/Program Fees 2023 - 2024

Academic Fees
APPLICATION (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Undergraduate (Domestic and Non-Degree Seeking)$40
Undergraduate (International)$50
Graduate/Professional (Domestic)$60
Graduate/Professional (International)$75
APPLIED MUSIC
Group Sessions (4 or more, per credit hour)$58
Instrument Rental (per instrument)$45
Private Lessons$145-$292
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Undergraduate (Resident)$350
Undergraduate (Non-Resident)$350-$832
Graduate (Resident)$558
Graduate (Non-Resident)$558-$1,195
MBA Program Domestic$731
International Courses$492-$1,182
Guided Independent Study$277
Technology Fee (per course)$42
GRADUATE COLLEGE
Late Fee for Applying After Deadline$50
Graduate Publication Fees - Masters/Doctorate$50
LAKESIDE LAB
Undergraduate$350
Graduate$558
MISCELLANEOUS
Departmental Exam for Credit$100
Developmental Course Fee$189-689
Open Credit$701
NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS/MATRICULATION
Domestic$250
International Student Orientation (additional program)$125
REGISTRATION FEES
Doctoral Post Comprehensive or Prelim / Master's Final$150
Graduate Continuous Registration$100
Late Day 11 Onward$100
UNIVERSITY RECORDS & DOCUMENTS FEE
Degree Seeking Students$250
Non-Degree Seeking Students$75
Continuing and Distance Education (Graduation/Transcripts)$115
Administrative Fees
BILLING FEES
Deferred (payment over three to five months)$20
Employer Reimbursement Deferred Billing Fee$35
Late Payment of Fees and Charges1%
Reissue Check/Returned Check/Debit Fee$30
MISCELLANEOUS
Diploma Replacement Fee$25
ID Card Replacement (per replacement)$30
Immunization Record Late Fee$30
STUDY ABROAD
Administrative Fee$100
Program Fees - Academic Year$500
Program Fees - Semester$400
Program Fees - Short Term$200
Program Fees - Non-UNI Program$400