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
| Units | 33-53 |
| Cost per unit | $490 |
| Base cost | $16,170 - $25,970 |
Cost of Attendance – 2008-09 |
(effective fall 2008) |
| Matriculation fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $45 |
| International Application | $65 |
| Tuition | |
| Nursing Master's Programs (per unit) | $490 |
| Audit (per unit) | half-tuition |
| 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 (per unit) | $125 |
| Late Registration Fee (per term) | $125 |
| Online Class Fee (per course) | $40 per unit |
| Nursing Clinical (per course) | $200 |
| (includes malpractice insurance) | $400/semester maximum |
| Service Charge for Payment Plans | |
| 6 to 9 week (per term) | $50 |
| 12 to 15 week (per term) | $100 |
| Return Check Fee (per check) | $30 |
| Transcript Fee (per copy) | $5 |
| Rush Transcripts (plus transcript Fee) | $20 |
| Overnight Transcripts (Continental US only) (plus transcript fee) | $35 |
| International Transcripts (International) (plus transcript fee) | $45 |
| Graduation Fees | |
| Graduation Fee | $80 |
| Placement Files: Set-up and 10 mailings | $60 |
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.
