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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Iowa Resident | Non-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** | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Iowa Resident | Non-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 and are classified as a junior, senior or graduate student. The WLSN 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.
| Category | Potential 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 Hours Tuition TOTAL Non-Supplemental (w/fees) Supplemental (WLSN/Nursing) Tuition TOTAL 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 Hours Tuition TOTAL Non-Supplemental (w/fees) Supplemental (WLSN/Nursing) Tuition TOTAL 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