Tuition and Fees

The following represents the 2023-2024 academic year (Fall and Spring) charges. Classes can be taken during the summer semester and charged at the undergraduate per credit tuition and fee rate.  

Full-time Undergraduate tuition listed is for 12 to 17 credits per semester. Students registered for 18 or more credits will be charged the per credit rate ($675) per additional credit. 

All tuition and fees, with the exception of financial aid award amounts, are to be paid in full one week prior to the start of each semester/term. Program and Course Fees may apply. 

Full-time Undergraduate 2023-2024 Yearly Costs
Tuition (12-17 credits)	$36,400
General Fee	$1,970
Housing (Dorms)
MacDowell Hall	$10,290
Townhouses	$9,800
Gildea Hall	$8,670
McGowan Hall	$8,730
McHale Hall	$8,450
Alumnae Hall	$8,450
Pauly, Rasmussen, Moffat, Anne's House (WWC)	$9,600
Single Room Charge	$1,600
Meal Plan (# of meals and Dining Dollars per semester)
265 meals & $200 Dining Dollars	$6,850
190 meals & $200 Dining Dollars	$6,120
150 meals & $200 Dining Dollars	$5,420
125 meals & $200 Dining Dollars	$4,620
75 meals & $200 Dining Dollars*	$3,150
Commuter Plan 75 meals Only	$2,108

 

All resident students must participate in a meal plan. First Year students may choose from 265 or 190 meal plans. 

*Only available to on-campus students living in MacDowell Hall, Townhouses or Lake St Houses

 

The following represents per credit charges applicable for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Generally, all tuition and fees, with the exception of financial aid award amounts, are to be paid in full at the beginning of each semester/term. Program/course fees apply.

Program Tuition	Per Credit Charge
Undergraduate	$675
Non-Degree Undergraduate	$675
Expressway	$460
DMS Certificate	$470
Undergraduate Weekend Occupational Therapy	$750
ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing) Pittsburgh	$1,166
General Fee Per Credit	$35

 

Program and Course Fees may apply.

The following represents per semester charges applicable for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Full Time Master's OT/SLP	Per semester
Tuition (9 or more credits	$18,325
General Fee	$985
OT Fee	$167
SLP Fee	$174

 

Program and Course Fees may apply.

The following represents per credit charges applicable for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Program	Per Credit Charge
MBA	$850
Non-Degree Master's	$850
Nursing (MSN)	$850
Weekend OT	$830
Teacher Education	$455
Professional Development	$310
Specialized Certificate Programs
Geriatric Care Manager	$555
Reading Specialist	$455
General Fee Per Credit (All Programs)	$35

 

Program and Course Fees may apply.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

The following represents per semester charges applicable for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Tuition full-time	$13,450
Program Fee	$1,610
General Fee	$985

 

View the Full Program Tuition and Fees Information

The following represents per semester charges applicable for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Physical Therapy	Per semester
Tuition (Full-time 9 or more credits)	$16,900
General Fee	$985
DPT Fee	$185

 

Entry Level Occupational Therapy (OTD)	Per semester
Tuition (Full-time 12 or more credits)	$16,900
General Fee	$985
OTD Fee	$167

 

Program and Course Fees may apply.

The following represents per credit charges applicable for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Program	Per Credit Charge
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP, BSN-DNP)	$855
Post Professional Occupational Therapy (OTD) or Physical Therapy (DPT)	$840
General Fee Per Credit	$35

 

Program and Course Fees may apply.

VIEW THE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY HERE 

When a student drops or withdraws from a course with penalty, tuition will be adjusted based on the date of the drop/withdrawal. All fees are non-refundable. After the Census date of the term that a student is enrolled (the 100% date), there is no refund on any fees (general, course, or major fees).

The cost of attendance (COA) represents the cost of attending Misericordia as a full time undergraduate for an academic year, (fall and spring) and includes both direct costs that appear on your student bill each semester such as tuition, fees, housing and food (if on campus), and indirect costs that are not billed by MU, such as books, supplies, transportation, and an allowance for miscellaneous expenses. MU uses the COA to help determine a student's eligibility for financial aid.

An asterisk (*) indicates a billed expense in each scenario. All other expenses are unbilled and are used to determine financial aid eligibility and to inform your personal budgeting. 

Your actual costs may vary depending on your academic program, course load, housing arrangements, food plan choice, and individual circumstances. Click here to view all mandatory costs and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year.

2023-2024 Estimated Cost of Attendance
Budget Item	Living On Campus	Living With Parent	Living Off Campus
Tuition	$36,400 *	$36,400 *	$36,400 *
General Fee	$1,970 *	$1,970 *	$1,970 *
Housing and Food	$15,426 *
Living Expenses		$2,192	$11,124
Books & Supplies	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250
Transportation	$582	$1,748	$2,308
Miscellaneous	$582	$582	$582
Average Federal Loan Fees	$72	$72	$72
Total COA Budget	$56,282	$44,214	$53,706

 

Cost of Attendance Categories

Tuition and Fees are fixed costs and include the mandatory general fee. Tuition represents full time undergraduate (12-17 credits).

The housing and food allowance is based on the average room rate and the highest meal plan (if on campus). Students are required to live in on-campus housing during their first two years of enrollment. Students living on campus are required to have a meal plan. Students living off-campus or with parent have a housing and food allowance to cover living expenses for the academic year.

The books and supplies allowance provides for the expected annual cost for textbooks and supplies. 

The transportation allowance provides for standard local commuting.

The miscellaneous expense allowance assumes personal expenses for clothing, recreation, personal care items, etc. 

The Average Federal Loan Fees represent the average of all undergraduate loan fees. Loan fees are deducted from the loan before the university receives the disbursement. 

Additional Considerations

There are additional expenses that may be added to an individual's cost of attendance. Below are some common additions to the cost of attendance.

Student Health Insurance Requirement  Misericordia University requires students to carry personal health insurance. If you are insured and have comparable coverage under another plan, you do not need to purchase the University sponsored plan but you still must complete and submit an Insurance Waiver Form each year by the deadline provided. The 2023-2024 cost is $2,637.

Alternative Learners Program (ALP) Students enrolled in this program will incur a fee each semester which is added to the COA.  The yearly cost is $4,400 for first year students and $3,880 for transfer and returning students.