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Tuition and Fees

Delivering high quality graduate programs takes a comprehensive support system. Your investment in an advanced degree includes those services and personnel that partner with you in pursuit of higher education. Below is a detailed breakdown of the fees associated with the benefits and services included in your degree program.

Tuition Cost Summary

Units64
Cost per unit$750
Base cost$48,000

Cost of Attendance – 2008-09

(effective fall 2008)
Matriculation fees
Application $45
International Application $65
Tuition
PhD in Nursing Program $750/unit
Audit-Graduate 50 percent/unit
Other Mandatory Fees
Graduate Parking Fee (per semester) $100
Health Fee (per semester) $250
Mandatory for all on-campus and international graduate students on APU I-20 and DS 2019
Must be at least half time or enrolled in final classes to be eligible to purchase health coverage.
Special Fees
Independent Study/Tutorial $125/unit, plus tuition
Late Registration Fee $125/term
Online Fee $40 per unit
Nursing Clinical (per course)
($400 semester maximum—includes malpractice insurance)
$200
Service Charge for Payment Plans
15-Week Sessions $100
9-Week Sessions $50
Transcript $5/copy
Transcript Overnight Fee
(Plus Transcript Fee) U.S. only: $35
Rush Transcript (Plus Transcript Fee) $20
Returned Check Fee $30 per check
Graduation Fees
Graduation Fee $80

All stated financial information is subject to change. Please consult with the Office of Graduate Student Financial Services located in the Graduate Center, (626) 815-4570, for most current and controlling information.

Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. To view 2008-09 program information, visit the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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