Graduate Tuition & Fees (2025-26)
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.
Pending approval of the Iowa Board of Regents
Direct Annual Costs for Graduate Students
The charts below outline an estimate for the 2025-26 academic year cost of attendance for graduate students. Subject to change by action of the Iowa Board of Regents.
| College of Education; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Iowa Resident | Non-Resident |
| Full-Time Graduate Tuition | $10,536 | $22,238 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,409 | $1,409 |
| Housing and Food* | $10,288 | $10,288 |
| Total Direct Costs | $22,239 | $33,935 |
| Wilson College of Business** | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Iowa Resident | Non-Resident |
| Full-Time Graduate Tuition | $12,538 | $24,234 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,409 | $1,409 |
| Housing and Food* | $10,288 | $10,288 |
| Total Direct Costs | $24,235 | $35,931 |
*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 all graduate students with a declared major in the Wilson College of Business.
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 |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,868 |
| Transportation to and from home | $794 |
| Average Loan Fee | $144 |
| Total Other Expenses | $3,606 |
Detailed Tuition & Fees - Per Semester
- Graduate Resident Students
Registered Hours Tuition Mandatory Fees Total Tuition & Fees Supplemental Tuition (Business & Nursing)** 9+ $5,268 $704.50$5,972.50$998 8 $4,688 $529$5,217$888 7 $4,102 $529$4,631$777 6 $3,516 $529$4,045$666 5 $2,930 $529 $3,459$555 4 $2,344 $352.50$2,696.50$444 3 $1,758 $352.50 $2,110.50$333 2 $1,172 $352.50$1,524.50$222 1 $586 $352.50 $938.50$111 **Supplemental Tuition is charged to Graduate students in the Wilson College of Business.
- Graduate Non-Resident Students
Registered Hours Tuition Mandatory Fees Total Tuition & Fees Supplemental Tuition (Business & Nursing)** 9+ $11,119 $704.50$11,823.50 $998 8 $9,888 $529$10,417 $888 7 $8,652 $529$9,181 $777 6 $7,416 $529$7,945 $666 5 $6,180 $529 $6,709 $555 4 $4,944 $352.50$5,296.50 $444 3 $3,708 $352.50 $4,060.50 $333 2 $2,472 $352.50$2,824.50 $222 1 $1,236 $352.50 $1,588.50 $111 **Supplemental Tuition is charged to Graduate students in the Wilson College of Business.