Graduate Tuition and Fees 2024-2025
The Ohio State University's tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees; and as mandated by the State of Ohio. Tuition and fees may vary by college and academic program. In addition, students should anticipate expenses such as books, supplies, travel, recreation and personal items. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students.
Autumn 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 Tuition and Fee Tables
|
Program |
Instructional Fee * |
General Fee * |
Student Union Fee* |
Non-Resident Surcharge (Flat Rate) |
Non-Resident Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Graduate and Ph.D. programs not listed below |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Distance Learning Programs not listed below1 Exclusively enrolled in Distance Learning classes for the semester/term |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Distance Learning Programs not listed below2 Exclusively enrolled in for-credit online degree or certificate program(s) listed at Ohio State Online |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $200.00 |
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Doctor of Audiology |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Certificate in Business Strategy for IT Leaders – Distance Learning2 |
$1,397.00 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Cybersecurity Offense and Defense Graduate Certificate – Distance Learning2 |
$1,170.00 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Cybersecurity Studies: Design and Implementation Graduate Certificate – Distance Learning2 |
$1,170.00 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Doctor of Nursing Education |
$972.50 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Doctor of Nursing Education – Distance Learning2 |
$972.50 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Doctor of Nursing Practice3 |
$972.50 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Doctor of Nursing Practice - Distance Learning2,3 |
$972.50 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy |
$819.50 | $20.50 | $9.30 | $1,342.24 | |
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Doctor of Physical Therapy |
$840.00 | $20.50 | $9.30 | $1,406.69 | |
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Graduate Minor in Business for Health Sciences5 |
$1,455.50 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $5.00 | |
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Master of Accounting6 |
$1,966.00 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Master of Agricultural and Extension Education – Distance Learning2 |
$896.50 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)6 |
$1,859.50 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Master of Business Administration - Executive |
$3,165.00 | $20.50 | $9.30 | $5.00 | |
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Master of Business Admin. for Working Professionals6 |
$1,574.00 | $20.50 | $9.30 | $1,477.03 | |
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Master of Business Admin. for Working Professionals - Online2 |
$1,574.00 | $20.50 | $200.00 | ||
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Master of Business Operational Excellence (MBOE)6 |
$2,190.20 | $20.50 | $9.30 | $5.00 | |
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Master of Dietetics and Nutrition |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Master of Engineering Management- Distance Learning2,8 |
$1,070.00 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Master of Genetic Counseling |
$1,196.00 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $890.06 | |
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Master of Global Engineering Leadership - Distance Learning2,9 |
$1,070.00 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Master of Health Administration |
$1,050.00 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,622.00 | |
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Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)6 |
$1,364.37 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $833.33 | |
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Master of Public Health |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Master of Science in Nursing9 |
$972.50 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Master of Science in Nursing – Distance Learning2,9 |
$972.50 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Master of Social Work – On Campus |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Master of Social Work – Distance Learning2 |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Master of Speech-Language Pathology |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Master of Supply Chain Management – Distance Learning2 |
$1,199.00 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Masters of Translational Data Analytics – Distance Learning2 |
$1,191.25 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Master in the Study of Law – Part-time |
$929.50 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $953.25 | |
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Master in the Study of Law – Full-time |
$1,193.00 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $953.25 | |
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Micro-Certification in Fin Tech Fundamentals - Distance Learning11 |
$945.00 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Mini-MBA Certificate - Distance Learning2 |
$1,483.45 |
$31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Professional Master of Structural Engineering |
$1,070.00 | $31.25 | $9.30 | $1,802.44 | |
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Public Health Program for Experienced Professionals - Distance Learning2 |
$805.63 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Specialized Master in Business - Analytics10 |
$1,252.66 | $31.25 | $200.00 | ||
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Specialized Master in Business Finance6 |
$3,454.00 | $31.25 | 9.30 | $5.00 |
*Students pay a half credit hour fee for 0.0-0.5 credit hour. Per credit hour fee is not to exceed the total cost of 8 credit hours.
1For non-resident students exclusively enrolled in a for-credit online degree or certificate program listed at Ohio State Online, the Distance Education Non-Resident Surcharge is $200 per student per term, otherwise the Non-Resident Surcharge is $1,802.44 per credit hour.
2All on-site fees are waived, and the non-resident tuition is reduced to $200.
3This program is primarily a distance learning program, with a few students who are enrolled on campus. Graduate Nursing students also pay a learning technology ($239.04) and program fee ($1,249.60).
5Summer term program-based fee. The program transitioned from 6 to 8 hours per semester and fees were reduced beginning in Summer 2017.
6Students in this program also pay a $261 Learning Technology fee prorated by credit hour.
8Each additional credit hour above 8.0 will have additional Instructional Fee and General Fee.
9Graduate Nursing students also pay a learning technology ($239.04) and program fee ($1,249.60). Students enrolled in an online program in the College of Nursing will pay a Nursing Distance Learning Fee of $228 in place of the Learning Technology Fee; site-based fees, including Student Activity Fee, Recreational Fee, Student Union Fee, and COTA Bus Fee will be replaced by the university's general $100 Distance Learning Fee.
10Figures for SMB-Analytics program are based on program-based fees. Students enrolled in this program attend full-time two semesters and 7.5 credit hours in the third semester. For students taking all distance courses, all on-site fees are waived, and the non-resident tuition is reduced to $200.
11This online certificate program is a total of 4.5 credit hours with a rate of $945 per credit hour.
| Program | Instructional Fee* | General Fee* | Non-Resident Surcharge (Flat Fee) |
Non-Resident Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Graduate and Ph.D. programs | $801.19 | $16.69 | $1,802.44 | |
| Distance Learning Programs1 Exclusively enrolled in DL classes for the semester/term |
$801.19 | $16.69 | $1,802.44 | |
| Distance Learning Programs1 Exclusively enrolled in for-credit online degree or certificate program(s) listed at Ohio State Online |
$801.19 | $16.69 | $200.00 |
*Students pay a half credit hour fee for 0.0-0.5 credit hour. Per credit hour fee is not to exceed the total cost of 8 credit hours.
1For non-resident students exclusively enrolled in a for-credit online degree or certificate program listed at Ohio State Online, the Distance Education Non-Resident Surcharge is $200 per student per term, otherwise the Non-Resident Surcharge is $1,802.44 per credit hour.
Per Credit Hour Fees
Some programs charge a Learning Technology Fee and/or a Program Fee to pay for certain program related expenses. If enrolled in one of the programs listed below, the per credit hour fee will be charged based on a student’s course load (total enrollment hours) for the semester.
| Program |
Per Credit Hour |
Total Cost (6+ credit hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Not listed below | No Fee | No Fee |
| Art | $27.00 | $162.00 |
| Business (except for Pre-Bachelor of Science in Business Admin and Re-Exploration) | $43.50 | $261.00 |
| Education & Human Ecology | $31.50 | $189.00 |
| Engineering | $42.50 | $255.00 |
| Food, Agriculture & Environment Science1 | $8.20 | $49.20 |
| Medicine | $11.00 | $66.00 |
| Nursing2 | $39.84 | $239.04 |
| Public Affairs - Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management | $30.00 | $180.00 |
1Specific Agriculture majors and plans only.
2Students enrolled in an online program in the College of Nursing will pay a Nursing Distance Learning Fee of $228 in place of the Learning Technology Fee; site-based fees, including Student Activity Fee, Recreational Fee, Student Union Fee, and COTA Bus Fee will be replaced by the university's general $100 Distance Learning Fee.
| Program | Per Credit Hour (1-8 credit hours) |
Total Cost (8+ credit hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Human Ecology1 - Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Specialization in Couple and Family Therapy | $104.00 | $832.00 |
|
Business - Master of Business Operational Excellence (MBOE)2 |
n/a | $1,000.00 |
|
Nursing (nurse anesthesia specialty track – BSN to DNP) |
n/a | $5,000.00 |
| Nursing (students enrolled prior to Fall 2013) | $125.00 | $1,000.00 |
|
Nursing (students enrolled Fall 2013 and subsequent terms) |
$156.20 | $1,249.60 |
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Nursing (students in the NURBSN-DNP with the subplan CRN) |
$156.20 | $1,249.60 |
1Began Autumn 2019.
2Beginning Spring 2024.
Annual Fees
| Program | Fee |
|---|---|
| Graduate Dentistry Advanced Prosthodontics Residency1 | $2000.00 |
1Digital and Dental Material Fee (Clinic Fee) beginning with students admitted autumn 2023 or after; students will be assessed the fee in the first enrolled term in an academic year.
Per Semester Fees
All Non-Distance Learning Programs have the following fees per semester:
| Fee | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Student Activity Fee | $37.50 |
| Recreational Fee - The recreation fee is a flat fee for four or more credit hours. | $130.00 |
| COTA Fee - The COTA fee goes to the Central Ohio Transit Authority for student bus passes. | $13.50 |
All Distance Learning programs (All Campuses) have a $100 Distance Learning Program Fee.
Course fee(s) are designed to fund additional costs for specific courses. Any courses that require added materials and/or equipment will have this fee assessed each semester/term. The college or plan (major) determines the level of the course fee. To see if a particular course has a fee, review the course fee list below.
All graduate courses are listed as Columbus regardless of the campus location of the course.
| Course | Fee | Fee Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANATOMY 2210 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $100 |
| ANATOMY 6100 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $100 |
| ANATOMY 6511 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $100 |
| ANATOMY 6512 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $75 |
| ANATOMY 6700 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $100 |
| ANATOMY 6800 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $50 |
| ANATOMY 6900 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $150 |
| ANATOMY 7310 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $50 |
| ANATOMY 8140 | COM Anatomy Course Fee | $50 |
| ART 3207 | Sculpture Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 4106 | Art Materials Fee | $180 |
| ART 4301 | Art Materials Fee | $60 |
| ART 4902 | Ceramics Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 5193.50 | Photography Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 5193.70 | Sculpture Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 5194.70 | Sculpture Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 5202 | Art Materials Fee | $180 |
| ART 5302 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 5335 | Digital Media Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 5558 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 5995 | Printmaking Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 6692 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 6693 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 6695 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 6696 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 6697 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 7792 | Art Materials Fee | $180 |
| ART 7793 | Art Materials Fee | $240 |
| ART 7795 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 7796 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 7797 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 8893 | Art Materials Fee | $240 |
| ART 8895 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 8896 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| ART 8897 | Art Materials Fee | $120 |
| AVIATN 1000.01 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.02 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.03 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.04 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.05 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.06 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.07 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.08 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.09 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.10 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.11 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.12 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.13 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.14 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 1000.15 | Airport class fee | $1,000 |
| AVIATN 2101 | Airport class fee | $8,200 |
| AVIATN 2102 | Airport class fee | $11,700 |
| AVIATN 2501 | Airport class fee | $11,600 |
| AVIATN 3101 | Airport class fee | $12,400 |
| AVIATN 4101 | Airport class fee | $11,300 |
| AVIATN 4102 | Airport class fee | $12,200 |
| AVIATN 4301 | Airport class fee | $6,200 |
| AVIATN 5101 | Airport class fee | $9,000 |
| AVIATN 5102 | Airport class fee | $7,000 |
| AVIATN 5201 | Airport class fee | $3,500 |
| BIOCHEM 5621 | Bio Chem Lab Fee | $84 |
| BIOCHEM 6706 | Bio Chem Lab Fee | $84 |
| BIOLOGY 1101 | Biology Lab Fee | $134 |
| BIOLOGY 1101E | Columbus Biological Sciences Laboratory | $134 |
| BIOLOGY 1113.01 | Biology Lab Fee | $150 |
| BIOLOGY 1113H | Biology Lab Fee | $150 |
| BIOLOGY 1114.01 | Biology Lab Fee | $134 |
| BIOLOGY 1114H | Biology Lab Fee | $134 |
| BIOLOGY 2100 | Bio Chem Lab Fee | $150 |
| CHEM 1110 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 1210 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 1220 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 1250 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 1610 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 1620 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 1910H | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 1920H | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 2210 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 2210H | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 2540 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 2550 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 2940H | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 2950H | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 4410 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 4550 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 4880 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| CHEM 7480 | Laboratory Fee--Chemistry | $225 |
| EDUTL 1001 | American Language Program Fee | $8,185 |
| EDUTL 1002 | American Language Program Fee | $8,185 |
| EDUTL 1003 | American Language Program Fee | $8,185 |
| EDUTL 1004 | American Language Program Fee | $8,185 |
| EDUTL 1005 | American Language Program Fee | $8,185 |
| EDUTL 1006 | American Language Program Fee | $8,185 |
| EDUTL 1007 | American Language Program Fee | $8,185 |
| EDUTL 1010 | American Language Program Fee | $8,185 |
| EEOB 7210 | Bio Chem Lab Fee | $20 |
| EEOB 7310 | Bio Chem Lab Fee | $60 |
| KNSFHP 1102 | EHE First Aid and CPR Lab Fee | $20 |
| KNSFHP 1143.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1151 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1154.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1164.01 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1164.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1169.01 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1169.03 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1169.05 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1169.08 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1169.10 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1170.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1171.01 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1171.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1175.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1182.01 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1182.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1185.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1188.02 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| KNSFHP 1195.03 | EHE Sport Fitness Health Course Fee | $10 |
| MOLGEN 1101 | Bio Chem Lab Fee | $90 |
| MOLGEN 5643 | Bio Chem Lab Fee | $60 |
| MUSIC 1101.01 | School of Music Program Fee | $60 |
| MUSIC 1101.02 | School of Music Program Fee | $60 |
| MUSIC 1101.35 | School of Music Program Fee | $60 |
| MUSIC 1101.41 | School of Music Program Fee | $60 |
| MUSIC 2216.11 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.12 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.21 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.31 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.32 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.34 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.36 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.37 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.41 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.42 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.43 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.44 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.45 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.46 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.47 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.51 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.52 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.53 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.54 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.55 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.56 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.57 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.71 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.72 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| MUSIC 2216.91 | School of Music Program Fee | $1121 |
| OCCTHER 6110 | Occupational Therapy Initial Course Fee | $375 |
| PHYSICS 1200 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $300 |
| PHYSICS 1201 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $300 |
| PHYSICS 1210 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $75 |
| PHYSICS 1211 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $75 |
| PHYSICS 1240 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $75 |
| PHYSICS 1241 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $75 |
| PHYSICS 1250 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $300 |
| PHYSICS 1250H | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $300 |
| PHYSICS 1251 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $300 |
| PHYSICS 1251H | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $300 |
| PHYSICS 1260 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $300 |
| PHYSICS 1261 | Laboratory Fee--Physics | $300 |
| PHYSTHR 6021 | Physical Therapy Initial Course Fee | $500 |
1Amount per credit hour
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