The tuition charges assessed do not cover the full instructional and operational costs involved in educating a student. The University receives additional funding from several sources including contributions by private individuals and corporations who recognize the quality of education provided by the University.
The University operates an extensive financial assistance program, with more than one-half of all full-time students receiving some form of financial assistance. Visit the Office of Student Finance for more details.
Tuition and fee rates are established by the Board of Trustees.
Please note that tuition rates are applicable to the current academic year and are subject to an annual review.
Undergraduate Rates
Full-time (14-18QH), transferring in with 30 QH or less-- Domestic $11,520/year
Full-time (14-18QH), transferring in with 30 QH or less-- International $11,520/year
Full-time (14-18QH), transferring in with more than 30 QH-- Domestic $6,000/term
Full-time (14-18QH), transferring in with more than 30 QH-- International $6,333/term
Fewer than 14 credits per term
$430/credit hour
Full-time Plus (19+ credits per term)
$6,333/term + $430/credit hour above 18QH
Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are subject to change and based on a full-time course load (four consecutive quarters). Fees may vary based on student program and chosen amenities. Housing fee is based on double occupancy. One-time fees (application fee, knife/uniform kit, graduation, etc.) are not reflected.
Culinary and Baking & Pastry Hospitality
Total Tuition Per Quarter--Domestic $8,322* $6,000
Total Tuition Per Quarter--International $8,322* $6,333**
Total Fees Per Quarter--Domestic*** $995** $895
Total Fees Per Quarter--International $995** $895
Per Quarter Subtotal--Domestic $9,317 $6,895
Per Quarter Subtotal--International $9,317 $7,196
Tuition and Fees Per Year--Domestic*** $37,268 $27,580
(Four FT Terms)
Tuition and Fees Per Year--International*** $37,268 $28,784
(Four FT Terms)
Internship & Audit Per Credit--Domestic $678 $430
Internship & Audit Per Credit--International $678 $740
Optional Housing Fees Per Quarter--Domestic $4,600 $4,600
Optional Housing Fees Per Quarter--International $4,600 $4,600
Housing Deposit (One-Time)--Domestic $250 $250
Housing Deposit (One-Time)--International $250 $250
*Kendall Opportunity Grant reduces tuition for Culinary Arts students by up to 25%
*Kendall Opportunity Grant reduces tuition for Hospitality students by up to 10%
**Student insurance waived if covered under another policy
Graduate Rates by College
Graduate Rates by College Rate per semester hour
National College of Education
M.Ed. and M.A.T $700
Ed.S. $700
Ed.D. (including Ed.S. Higher Ed Leadership) $800
Professional Development $400
Reading Recovery $400
ESL/Bilingual (On-site, per hour), LBS1 (Special Ed Endorsement) $450
College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
M.A. and M.S. $790
M.A. Clinical Psychology $1,162
Ed.S. Applied Behavior Analysis $790
Ph.D. Community Psychology $800
Ed.D. Counselor Ed and Supervision $800
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology $1,162
Graduate School of Business and Leadership
M.S. and M.P.A. $790
Graduate Leadership Programs: $790
Business Data Analytics (M.S.)
Human Resource Management and Development (M.S.)
MBA: General, Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management
Health Services Administration (M.H.A.)
Organization Leadership (M.S.)
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) International Student $832
Exceptions
Florida
National College of Education
M.Ed. and Ed.S. $650
Ed.D. $705
Partnerships
Contact the Office of Partnerships for specific rate information.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning Rate per quarter/ semester hour
ACL 301 Fees
Tuition for the course (2QH)
$860
Essay Reviews
1st essay $0
2nd and all subsequent essays $400 per essay
Undergraduate Credit by Credential for LTC and Elective Credits $30 per QH
Major Credit by Credential for Graduate level
Major Credit for MHA
$100 per SH
Major Credit for (MHA) - LTC Concentration
$100 per SH
Major Credit for MS HRMD and MS IOP
$100 per SH
Major Credit for M.Ed. and Ed.S.- for
EDL 529 $100 per SH
Major Credit for MSOL and MS IOP-Military Leadership Training
$100 per SH
Major Credit by Credential for Undergraduate level $50 per QH
Major Credit by Portfolio for Undergraduate courses
UG Major Credit for BSM courses $115 per QH
UG Major Credit for CSJ courses $115 per QH
UG Major Credit for ECE- Competency Based courses $115 per QH
UG Major Credit for Hospitality Management courses
$115 per QH
(Fee recommendations are based on current tuition for UG of $430 X 1.5 QHs)
Major Credit by
Portfolio for Graduate and Doctoral courses
Major Credit for MPA
$759 per course
Major Credit for Ed.D. and Ed.S. Educational Leadership $774 per course
Major Credit for Ed.D. and Ed.S. Higher Education Leadership
$774 per course
Major Credit for Ed.D. Teaching and Learning (PTIL)
$774 per course
(fee recommendations are based on one-third the cost of current tuition for the individual programs)
Major Credit by Portfolio for Endorsement Credit only
Endorsement Credit for LBS1 $450 per course
UG Elective Credential credit
0.5- 2 elective hours $50
3- 5 elective hours $100
6- 8 elective hours $200
9 or more $300
Credit by Examination (CLEP and DSST)
Administrative fee to proctor exam $25
Fees
Admission Application Fee FREE
Testing Fees
Miller Analogies Test $80
School Psychology Testing $350
All Other Fees
Deferred Payment Plan*** $35
Diploma Reorder $35
Email Opt Out*** $100
Late Payment per Month $15
NCE Assessment and Tech fee*** (NCE students-one time fee) $115
Clinical/Field Experience Fee $83.33
NLU ID
Replacement Card $25/card
Office of Registrar Special Requests $15
Print and Copy Charge***
first 200 sheets FREE
additional Black and White sheets $0.05/sheet
additional Color copies $0.10/sheet
Returned Check $35
Student Fee: Full-time Enrollment (14+hours) *** $275
Student Fee: Full- or Half-time Enrollment *** $175
Student Fee: Less than Half-time Enrollment*** $75
Thesis/Dissertation/Exam Continuation** $774
Transcript $15 (electronic $12)
Tuition Reimbursement Plan*** $35
U-Pass****
Summer term $90
Fall/Winter/Spring term $120
**Some exceptions apply. Please ask about details specific to your program of interest.
***Denotes a per term charge.
****Denotes a
required per term fee for all Chicago campus full-time students.
Course Fees 2023-2024
Student Course Fees 2023-2024
Undergraduate College
Course Fee Description
MTH 101** $40 Knewton course software fee
MTH 102** $40 Knewton course software fee
MTH 105** $40 Knewton course software fee
MTH 115** $40 Knewton course software fee
ENG 101** $60 Hawkes course software fee
HIS 102** $45 Cengage course software fee
PSY 101** $53 Cengage course software fee
SCI 101** $53 Cengage course software fee
SCI 105** $53 Cengage course software fee
SOC 101** $53 Cengage course software fee
ECO 200** $45 Acrobatiq course software fee
CAR 490 $25 Career Course fee
HRM 400 $35 Career Course fee
** Non Pathways sections only
Kendall College
Course Fee Description
CAPK 498 $100 Senior Integrative Project
CUL 110 $90 Sanitation course materials fee
CUL 345 $150 Wine, Spirits and Food materials fee
KCUL 105 $50 CPR/First Aid materials fee
KCUL 111 $200 Hospitality Kitchen Lab fee
KCUL 120 $50 Hospitality Kitchen Lab fee
KCUL 121 $200 Hospitality Kitchen Lab fee
KCUL 127 $200 Hospitality Kitchen Lab fee
KCUL 115 $45 Field Excursion fee
KCUL 125 $45 Field Excursion fee
KCUL 155 $45 Field Excursion fee
KCUL 164 $40 Dinning Room service fee
KCUL 399 $60 Art of Cheese Course fee
HOS 120 $5 Management materials fee
HOS 125 $40 Art of Dining course fee
HOS 203 $150 Beverage Manager materials fee
HOS 318 $150 Spirits and Mixology materials fee
HOS 319 $65 Craft and Beer materials fee
HOS 364 $40 Banquet and Catering fee (uniform)
HOS 366 $40 Simulation Course fee
HOS 445 $40 Knowledge Matters Simulation fee
HOS 480 $100 Capstone Technology fee
Education- National College of Education & Undergraduate College
Course Fee Description
ECE 470 $83.33 Field Experience fee
ECE 580 $83.33 Field Experience fee
ECE 590 $83.33 Field Experience fee
ELE 470 $83.33 Field Experience fee
ELE 510 $83.33 Field Experience fee
ELE 587 $250 Partnership Field Experience fee
ELE 590 $83.33 Field Experience fee
EPS 512 $250 Partnership Field Experience fee
MGE 505 $83.33 Field Experience fee
MGE 590 $83.33 Field Experience fee
SEC 510-524 $83.33 Methods Course fee
SEC 590A-F $83.33 Field Experience fee
SPE 576 $83.33 Field Experience fee
SPE 592C $83.33 Field Experience fee
College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Course Fee Description
HSC 501 $30 NLUCA Fee (Illinois sections only)
HSC 533 $220 Tevera courseware fee (Illinois sections only)
New student program fees:
- All new students in the EDD Counselor Ed and Supervision program and the MS Counseling program based in Florida are charged a one-time $220 Tevera courseware fee required by that program
- All new students in the MA Clinical Psychology and PSYD Clinical Psychology programs are charged a one-time $215 Tevera courseware fee required by that program
School of Business and Information Technology
Course Fee Description
DTE 501 $105 EIFE
MBA 505 $105 EIFE
MBA 505 $27 EIFE