Tuition and Fees

The following represents per year (Fall and Spring) charges for the 2020-2021 academic year. Classes can be taken during the summer months at additional costs of $630 per credit tuition and $30 per credit general fee.

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/course fees apply.

  

Full-time Undergraduate
Regular Tuition (full-time, 12-17 credits)	$34,100
General Fee	$1,840
Room Charges
Pauly & Rasmussen House (WWC)	$7,980
Alumnae Hall	$8,000
McHale Hall	$8,000
Gildea Hall	$8,210
120 Lake Street	$8,210
McGowan Hall	$8,270
Moffat House (WWC)	$8,330
179 Lake Street	$9,200
Townhouses	$9,300
MacDowell Hall	$9,770
Board Charges
265 meals plus 200 Cougar Points	$6,340
190 meals plus 200 Cougar Points	$5,660
150 meals plus 200 Cougar Points	$5,020
125 meals plus 200 Cougar Points	$4,270
75 meals plus 200 Cougar Points*	$2,890
Commuter Plan 75 meals Only	$1,950

 

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

 

Explanation of charges:

Full-time Undergraduate tuition listed is for 12 to 17 credits per semester. Students registered for 18 or more credits will be charged $630 per additional credit. All resident students must participate in a meal plan. First Year students may choose from unlimited or 190 meals. MacDowell Hall, Lake Street Houses and Townhouse residents also have the option of a 75 meals and 200 cougar points per semester plan.

All degree-seeking students will be assessed a General Fee. The general fee is non-refundable after the add/drop date of the semester and will be charged each semester enrolled.

The University believes it is essential to sustain and enhance a positive and meaningful in-person and, if necessary, remote academic, extracurricular and campus life environment for all students. The general fee helps to supplement the cost of ongoing academic and instructional support such as the MU Portal and Blackboard, IT Student Helpdesk (24-hour, 7-day a week service), Student Success Center, Insalaco Center for Career Development and the Bevevino Library. Costs associated with providing student media and publications, student government, Campus Ministry, shuttle and van service, laundry service and use of the Banks Student Center and Anderson Sports-Health Center are also supported by the fee. Likewise, the fee helps defray the significant annual expenses to operate and maintain the University’s infrastructure, and fund preventive and deferred maintenance.

The following represents per credit charges applicable for the 2020-2021 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 On Campus	$630
ARCH Program - Off Campus. Online	$430
DMS Certificate	$440
Weekend OT Undergraduate	$700
General Fee	$30

 

All degree-seeking students will be assessed a General Fee. The general fee is non-refundable after the add/drop date of the semester and will be charged each semester enrolled.

The University believes it is essential to sustain and enhance a positive and meaningful in-person and, if necessary, remote academic, extracurricular and campus life environment for all students. The general fee helps to supplement the cost of ongoing academic and instructional support such as the MU Portal and Blackboard, IT Student Helpdesk (24-hour, 7-day a week service), Student Success Center, Insalaco Center for Career Development and the Bevevino Library. Costs associated with providing student media and publications, student government, Campus Ministry, shuttle and van service, laundry service and use of the Banks Student Center and Anderson Sports-Health Center are also supported by the fee. Likewise, the fee helps defray the significant annual expenses to operate and maintain the University’s infrastructure, and fund preventive and deferred maintenance.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

The following represents per semester charges applicable for the 2020-2021 academic year. Classes can be taken during the summer months at additional costs of $810 per credit tuition and $30 per credit general fee.

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.

 

Regular Tuition (full-time, 12-17 credits)	$17,775
General Fee	$920

 

All degree-seeking students will be assessed a General Fee. The general fee is non-refundable after the add/drop date of the semester and will be charged each semester enrolled.

The University believes it is essential to sustain and enhance a positive and meaningful in-person and, if necessary, remote academic, extracurricular and campus life environment for all students. The general fee helps to supplement the cost of ongoing academic and instructional support such as the MU Portal and Blackboard, IT Student Helpdesk (24-hour, 7-day a week service), Student Success Center, Insalaco Center for Career Development and the Bevevino Library. Costs associated with providing student media and publications, student government, Campus Ministry, shuttle and van service, laundry service and use of the Banks Student Center and Anderson Sports-Health Center are also supported by the fee. Likewise, the fee helps defray the significant annual expenses to operate and maintain the University’s infrastructure, and fund preventive and deferred maintenance.

NOTE - Full-time students taking more than 17 credits will be charged for each additional credit in excess of 17 credits at the rate of $810 per credit.

The following represents per credit charges applicable for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Program	Per Credit Charge
Graduate: MBA, OM, Teacher Education	$810
Alumni who earned credits in the following programs during the 2017-2018 Academic Year Graduate: MBA, OM, Teacher Education	$665
Graduate Nursing	$795
Professional Development	$290
Weekend OT Graduate	$780
Specialized Certificate Programs
Graduate: GCM, Reading Specialist	$515
Graduate: Autism Certificate	$430
General Fee	$30

 

All degree-seeking students will be assessed a General Fee. The general fee is non-refundable after the add/drop date of the semester and will be charged each semester enrolled.

The University believes it is essential to sustain and enhance a positive and meaningful in-person and, if necessary, remote academic, extracurricular and campus life environment for all students. The general fee helps to supplement the cost of ongoing academic and instructional support such as the MU Portal and Blackboard, IT Student Helpdesk (24-hour, 7-day a week service), Student Success Center, Insalaco Center for Career Development and the Bevevino Library. Costs associated with providing student media and publications, student government, Campus Ministry, shuttle and van service, laundry service and use of the Banks Student Center and Anderson Sports-Health Center are also supported by the fee. Likewise, the fee helps defray the significant annual expenses to operate and maintain the University’s infrastructure, and fund preventive and deferred maintenance.

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MUPA Program consists of 7 terms/semesters in total

 

2020 – 2021 Academic Year Tuition and Fees

Tuition per term/semester: $12,725

General Fee per term/semester: $920

PA Program Fee per term/semester: $1,400

 

2019 – 2020 Academic Year Tuition and Fees:

Tuition per term/semester: $12,360

General Fee per term/semester: $880

PA Program Fee per term/semester: $1,009

Total PA Program Tuition and Fee Costs based on the 2019-2020 Academic Year:

$99,743

*Tuition is subject to increase based on annual board review.

*All fees and costs are subject to change.

 

2018 – 2019 Academic Year Tuition and Fees:

Tuition per term/semester: $12,000

General Fee per term/semester: $855

PA Program Fee per term/semester: $1,009

The PA Program Fee includes AAPA/PSPA Membership, Conference attendance in Clinical year, Cadaver Lab Fee, PACKRAT, PAEA EOR, PANCE prep, Exam Master, White Coat and Name Tags, OSCE Assessment (GCSOM SIM Lab Fee), ACLS/BLS, Malpractice Insurance, Clinical Skills Lab Fee, Access Medicine, IHuman, Shadow Health, HIPAA/OSHA Training, Clinical Experience Fee, Program Ceremony

Other Estimated Costs Not Billed with Tuition

Laptop computer: $1,500

Medical equipment: $1,000

Required/recommended textbooks outside of access medicine: $750

Background checks/drug screens (3years): $600

Misericordia University Annual Parking Fee (Begins in August): $75

Physicals/bloodwork/titers/flu shot: $500

*Maintain Current Health Insurance (Cost will vary)

*Clinical sites may require an administrative fee or additional credentialing be paid by the student

Costs related to housing/meals/transportation will vary on the individual preference and clinical site placement

Housing/meals/ transportation costs for didactic phase: $13,000

Housing/meals/ transportation costs for clinical phase: $17,000

All degree-seeking students will be assessed a General Fee. The general fee is non-refundable after the add/drop date of the semester and will be charged each semester enrolled.

The University believes it is essential to sustain and enhance a positive and meaningful in-person and, if necessary, remote academic, extracurricular and campus life environment for all students. The general fee helps to supplement the cost of ongoing academic and instructional support such as the MU Portal and Blackboard, IT Student Helpdesk (24-hour, 7-day a week service), Student Success Center, Insalaco Center for Career Development and the Bevevino Library. Costs associated with providing student media and publications, student government, Campus Ministry, shuttle and van service, laundry service and use of the Banks Student Center and Anderson Sports-Health Center are also supported by the fee. Likewise, the fee helps defray the significant annual expenses to operate and maintain the University’s infrastructure, and fund preventive and deferred maintenance.

Full-Time Doctorate:

The following represents per semester charges applicable for the 2020-2021 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.

 

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Regular Tuition (full-time)	$16,155
General Fee	$920

 

All degree-seeking students will be assessed a General Fee. The general fee is non-refundable after the add/drop date of the semester and will be charged each semester enrolled.

The University believes it is essential to sustain and enhance a positive and meaningful in-person and, if necessary, remote academic, extracurricular and campus life environment for all students. The general fee helps to supplement the cost of ongoing academic and instructional support such as the MU Portal and Blackboard, IT Student Helpdesk (24-hour, 7-day a week service), Student Success Center, Insalaco Center for Career Development and the Bevevino Library. Costs associated with providing student media and publications, student government, Campus Ministry, shuttle and van service, laundry service and use of the Banks Student Center and Anderson Sports-Health Center are also supported by the fee. Likewise, the fee helps defray the significant annual expenses to operate and maintain the University’s infrastructure, and fund preventive and deferred maintenance.

 

Part-Time Doctorate:

The following represents per credit charges applicable for the 2020-2021 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	Per Credit Charge
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	$800
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) or Physical Therapy (DPT)	$785
General Fee	$30

 

All degree-seeking students will be assessed a General Fee. The general fee is non-refundable after the add/drop date of the semester and will be charged each semester enrolled.

The University believes it is essential to sustain and enhance a positive and meaningful in-person and, if necessary, remote academic, extracurricular and campus life environment for all students. The general fee helps to supplement the cost of ongoing academic and instructional support such as the MU Portal and Blackboard, IT Student Helpdesk (24-hour, 7-day a week service), Student Success Center, Insalaco Center for Career Development and the Bevevino Library. Costs associated with providing student media and publications, student government, Campus Ministry, shuttle and van service, laundry service and use of the Banks Student Center and Anderson Sports-Health Center are also supported by the fee. Likewise, the fee helps defray the significant annual expenses to operate and maintain the University’s infrastructure, and fund preventive and deferred maintenance.

Please view the 2020-2021 Withdrawal/Refund Policy for changes to the existing policy and refund dates for the Fall 2020 semester.