Tuition and Fees

About Tuition

Tuition rates for the Fall and Spring semesters are approved at the Board of Trustees meeting in July prior to the beginning of the academic year.  Summer tuition rates are approved at the Board of Trustees meeting in February before the term begins.  Course registration dates can be found on the academic calendar.  See Important Dates for payment due dates and other deadlines.

Bill Estimator

New Bill Estimator provides an easier way to calculate your estimate.  Does not include all University Fees (see bottom of this page).

Undergraduate Students

Part-time undergraduate students (registered for less than 12 credits) or undergraduate students registered for credits over 20 in the Fall or Spring semester are charged the per credit rate based on residency.  Undergraduate students taking between 12 and 20 credits in the Fall or Spring term are charged a flat rate tuition.  Flat rate tuition is not available in the Summer.  Undergraduate students registering for courses in the Summer term are charged a discounted per credit rate based on residency. 


Flat Rate (Undergraduate)

FALL 2023 - SPRING 2024
UNDERGRADUATE - Flat Rate Tuition IN-STATE
per semester
OUT-OF-STATE
per semester
Flat Rate Tuition
12-20 credits (Full-Time)*
$6,498.00 $10,442.00
Educational and General Fees (12-20 credits) $992.00 $992.00
Facilities Fee (12-20 credits) $276.00 $276.00
  $7,766.00 $11,710.00

Other Fees Per Semester

Non-Matriculated Student Fee (if applicable) $50.00  
Other course fees, such as the Student Teaching fee or Technology Assisted Instruction fee will be assessed as appropriate.  See Description of All Fees in above tab.  
*less than 12 credits or over 20 credits will be charged the Per Credit Rate

Per Credit Rate (Undergraduate)

UNDERGRADUATE - Per Credit Rate
IN-STATE
Per Credit
OUT-OF-STATE
Per Credit
Tuition Per Credit
<12 credits (Part-Time) or over 20 credits
$499.00 $803.00
Educational and General Fees (per credit) $77.00 $77.00
Facilities Fees (per credit) $24.00 $24.00
  $600.00 $904.00
Other Fees Per Semester
Non-Matriculated Student Fee (if applicable) $50.00  
Other course fees, such as the Student Teaching fee or Technology Assisted Instruction fee will be assessed as appropriate.  See Description of All Fees in above tab.  
UNDERGRADUATE - Per Credit Rate IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

Tuition Per Credit $388.00 $611.00
Educational and General Fees (per credit) $68.00 $68.00
Facilities Fee (per credit) $16.00 $16.00
 

$472.00

$695.00

Other Fees 

Non-Matriculated Student Fee (if applicable) $50.00  
Other course fees, such as the Student Teaching fee or Technology Assisted Instruction fee will be assessed as appropriate. See Description of All Fees in above tab.  
 

All tuition and fee rates are subject to Board of Trustees approval 

Graduate and Doctoral Students

Graduate and doctoral students registered for the Fall or Spring semester are charged per credit based on residency.  Graduate and doctoral students registered for the Summer semester are charged a discounted per credit rate based on residency (excluding Online Graduate Programs).


** The entire duration of the graduate program must be fully online in order to receive the online tuition discount that is a Board of Trustees approved resolution. Currently the programs that are fully online are:

  • Master of Arts in Education program and endorsements
  • Master of Arts in Instructional Technology and training and development certification
  • Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Genocide Prevention certificate

+ Tuition rate above is based on Stockton University's Board of Trustees approved tuition rates. The rate above applies until a new rate is approved--annually in July.

In-semester modality changes are not applicable to the online rate.

GRADUATE - Per Credit Rate

IN-STATE 
per credit
 OUT-OF-STATE
per credit
Tuition Per Credit $813.00 $1,185.00
Educational and General Fees (per credit) $77.00 $77.00
Facilities Fee (per credit) $27.00 $27.00
  $917.00 $1,289.00
**ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS - Per Credit Rate (see above)
IN-STATE 
per credit
OUT-OF-STATE 
per credit
Tuition Per Credit $703.00 $703.00
Educational and General Fees (per credit) Inclusive Inclusive
Facilities Fee (per credit) Inclusive Inclusive
  $703.00 $703.00
DOCTORAL -
Per Credit Rate
IN-STATE
per credit
 OUT-OF-STATE
per credit
Tuition Per Credit $881.00 $1,344.00
Educational and General Fees (per credit) $77.00 $77.00
Facilities Fee (per credit) $27.00 $27.00
  $985.00 $1,448.00

Other Fees
Per Semester

   
Non-Matriculated Student Fee (if applicable) $50.00  
Other course fees, such as the Student Teaching fee or Technology Assisted Instruction fee will be assessed as appropriate.  See Description of All Fees in above tab.  
GRADUATE -
Per Credit Rate
IN-STATE 

OUT-OF-STATE
Tuition Per Credit $774.00 $1,128.00
Educational and General Fees (per credit) $73.00 $73.00
Facilities Fee (per credit) $16.00 $16.00
  $863.00 $1,217.00
ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS - Per Credit Rate
IN-STATE OUT-OF-STATE
Tuition Per Credit $703.00 $703.00
Educational and General Fees (per credit) n/a n/a
Facilities Fee (per credit) n/a n/a
  $703.00 $703.00
DOCTORAL-
Per Credit Rate
IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE
Tuition Per Credit $839.00 $1,280.00
Educational and General Fees (per credit) $73.00 $73.00
Facilities Fee (per credit) $16.00 $16.00
  $928.00 $1,369.00

Other Fees

   
Non-Matriculated Student Fee (if applicable $50.00  
Other course fees, such as the Student Teaching fee or Technology Assisted Instruction fee will be assessed as appropriate. See Description of All Fees in above tab.  
 

Please refer to the Registrar's web page for more information regarding residency requirements and how to make changes.

Breakdown of Fees

The following is a breakdown of the General and Education fees and the Facilities fees that are included in the tuition rates above.

UNDERGRADUATE
Full-Time (12-20 Credits) 

Fall 2023 & Spring 2024

% of Total Fee
Student Life $821.50 82.79%
Health Activity $105.50 10.65%
Student Activity $65.00 6.56%
Total Per Semester $992.00 100%
Total Academic Year $1,984.00  
     
UNDERGRADUATE (Part-Time <12 credits)
GRADUATE and DOCTORAL (Per Credit)
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 % of Total Fee 
Student Life $63.50 82.79%
Health Activity $8.45 10.65%
Student Activity $5.05 6.56%
Total Per Credit $77.00 100%
UNDERGRADUATE
Full-Time (12-20 Credits) 
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 % of Total Fee  

Student Life

$276.00 100%

     Total Per Semester

$276.00 100%

     Total Per Academic Year

$552.00  
UNDERGRADUATE (Part-Time/Per Credit <12 credits)

Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 % of Total Fee  
Student Life $24.00 100%
Total Per Credit $24.00 100%
GRADUATE and DOCTORAL (Per Credit)

Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 % of Total Fee  
Student Life $27.00 100%
Total Per Credit $27.00 100%

All University Fees

The following is a description of all university fees, including deposits.

Admission Application Fee. A $50.00 fee is required for the review of all application forms submitted to the University in consideration for admissions. This fee is non-refundable.

Clinical/Internship Placement Fee. Students in certain disciplines are required to engage in internships, placements, or other practicum to complete their degrees. The University utilizes 100% of the fees to cover the costs of the tracking, evaluation, and progress of the student. This is a $175.00 non-refundable fee.

Collection Agency Fee. A $50.00 non-refundable collection fee is charged to all accounts submitted to a collection agency.

Counseling: Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE). A $75 non-refundable fee is required for graduate students in the counseling program. This fee will cover the cost of Internet-Based Testing (on campus) for this preparatory examination, which also qualifies as the comprehensive examination required for graduation from the program.

Dishonored Check Fee. A $50.00 non-refundable fee is charged for any check that is dishonored/returned to the University.

Document Verification Fee. Students in certain disciplines are required to engage in internships, placements, or other practicum to complete their degrees. The University utilizes 100% of the fees to cover the costs of the tracking, evaluation, and progress of the student. This is a $36.00 non-refundable fee.

Educational and General Fees. The annual cost of $1,984.00, or $992.00 per semester, is charged to full-time undergraduate students ($77.00 per credit for all other students). These fees support a range of services available at the University, including:  university lecture programs, course supplies, field trips, and other activities of a broad educational nature. It supports academic and other university programs not funded by the State of New Jersey. The fee supports and maintains the currency of the University’s advanced technology efforts. These funds provide much needed support for student life, student labs and academic programs and will help upgrade and expand student computer labs and provide additional interactive classrooms. The fee is used to finance the functions of university-wide organizations, publications, University Wellness Center, student clubs, social programs, drama and music groups and cultural events as well as the enhancement of intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs, student club sports, and a variety of recreational activities. The fee also supports salaries, benefits, and non-salary expenses to provide university-wide services. 

Educational Doctorate: Leadership Licensed Test and Course Fee.  A $150.00 non-refundable fee is required for doctoral students to cover the cost of licensed testing and expenses for the executive-style leadership program.

Facilities Fees. The annual cost of $552.00, or $276.00 per semester, is charged to full-time undergraduate students ($24.00 per credit for part-time undergraduate students, and $27.00 per credit for graduate and doctoral students). These fees are used for safety, payment of debt service, transportation, roadway and parking lot maintenance, lighting of pathways, maintenance of bike paths/racks, and support the acquisition of capital assets, improvements, repairs, and renovations of university buildings and grounds.

Graduate Admissions Acceptance Deposit. Students accepted for admission to the Graduate School are required to make a $250.00 deposit to the University. Students accepted into Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Communication Disorders programs are required to submit a $500.00 deposit to the University.  This deposit is applied toward the amount due for the term for which the student is accepted. While the deposit fee is not an additional payment, it is an advance that guarantees the student a place in a class. It is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to any other term.
 
Graduate Maintenance of Matriculation Fee. Matriculated graduate students must be continuously registered for credit each semester in their degree program (excluding summer terms) until they complete degree requirements. Graduate students who do not register for credit during a fall or spring term must complete a Maintenance of Matriculation form and pay a $50.00 fee.

Graduate Nursing Assessment Fee. A one-time, non-refundable fee of $200.00 is charged to students in graduate nursing programs to provide training on sensitive physical examination techniques. The graduate nursing assessment fee will be charged to students enrolled in the MSN, Post-Master's Certificate and DNP programs who take NURS5333 Advanced Health Assessment. The purpose of the fee is to recover costs associated with hiring consultants who provide training to students in the class.

Graduate Orientation, Precepting and Advising Fee. A one-time, non-refundable fee of $120.00 is charged to newly matriculated graduate degree and graduate certificate students (including transfer students) to support activities related to orientation, precepting and advising functions.  This fee is applied for each degree or certificate.

Graduation Application Fee. A non-refundable $175.00 fee (one time per degree level) is charged to all graduating students that apply for graduation. This fee covers all expenses associated with graduation. This fee is charged to applicants for each degree level: Baccalaureate, Master's and Doctoral. In a case where a student has received a prior degree from the University, this fee is applicable for the new degree level.

Graduation Application Late Fee. A non-refundable $50.00 late fee is charged if the graduation application is paid after the closing date. The late fee is applicable for each degree level: Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctoral.
 
High School Student All-Inclusive Tuition.  An all-inclusive tuition rate of $100.00 per credit is charged for courses offered in high school facilities, where instruction by qualified high school teachers is provided under the supervision of University faculty members.
 
Housing New Student Non-Refundable Deposit. An initial housing deposit of $150.00 is required for all first-time housing residents. This deposit is separate from any other deposits required by the University.

Housing Renewal Non-Refundable Deposit. All resident students that desire housing for the upcoming academic year must submit a Housing Renewal Application and a deposit of $50.00. This deposit is applied towards the total amount due for housing for the upcoming academic term. It is separate from any other deposits required by the University, is non-refundable after May 1st, and cannot be transferred to any other term.

Housing Cancellation Fee. The Residence Contract shall be effective for the entire academic term (fall and spring). If a student wishes to terminate the contract, they can file a petition with the Executive Director of Residential Life or designee. If the petition to terminate the contract is disapproved, a $500.00 housing cancellation fee will be assessed.
 
Identification Card Replacement Fee (Osprey Card). All students, faculty and staff receive a Stockton University identification card. This card also serves as a Declining Balance Card and the Meal Plan Card for those who enroll in these programs. The identification card is valid each term a student is registered.  A $25.00 non-refundable fee is charged for replacement of lost or stolen cards. The Office of Student Records will charge the student account and issue a new card.

Late Payment Due Date Fee. A $100.00 non-refundable fee is charged for payments submitted later than the initial due date posted on the Bursar's website for each term. This fee does not apply to accounts in the tuition payment plans. 

Late Payment Plan Monthly Fee. A $50.00 non-refundable monthly fee is charged for payments submitted late on the tuition payment plans and all accounts not enrolled in a tuition payment plan.

Late Registration Fee.  A $50.00 non-refundable fee is charged to students who register later than the date announced by the Office of Student Services in the term Schedule of Classes.

Locker/Lock/Key Usage Fee. A $25.00 non-refundable fee is required for usage of any locker, lock, room, or key in areas such as the Campus Center, Athletics, ARHU, and NAMS. This is a per semester fee.
 
Non-Matriculated Student Fee. A $50.00 non-refundable fee is charged to all non-matriculated students each semester.

Nursing - RN Comprehensive and Assessment Review Program. A one-time fee of $1,380.00 provides students with learning, studying, and testing resources, as well as standardized exams to assist in preparing students for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).  It is a one-time purchase in NURS 1901 and 1902: Foundations of Professional Nursing, and is used throughout the Nursing curriculum. There are content areas in Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) for each clinical course in the nursing curriculum.

Nursing - Virtual Assessment Technologies Institute NCLEX Preparation (Senior Year).  A $569.25 fee is required in the last semester of the senior year in NURS 4915 and 4925: Care of the Adult III. This provides students with indiviualized testing and tutoring to prepare them for NCLEX.
 
Official Student Transcript Fee. This is a onetime $30.00 flat-fee for current undergraduate and graduate students that entitle a student to receive an unlimited number of official transcripts at no additional cost. Transcripts are prepared by the Office of Student Records and Registration in accordance with the policies of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars. Disclosure of information contained in students’ official transcripts may only be made in accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
 
Official Student Transcript Fee Express Fee. A $10.00 per copy fee is charged for same day/next day service. See Transcript Fee for more details.

Overseas Study Program Fee. A $200.00 fee for the University's matriculated students and a $300.00 fee for non-matriculated students is charged to cover the Overseas Study Program's administrative costs .

Payment Plan - Two Payments.  A $45.00 non-refundable fee is charged each term for a two (2) payment per term tuition payment plan.

Payment Plan - Three, Four or Five Payments.  A non-refundable $60.00 fee is charged each term to students requesting a three (3), four (4) or five (5) payment per term tuition payment plan for university-related expenses.

Private Applied Music Clinic Fee.  A $536.00 clinic fee is paid to Stockton University at the beginning of each semester, in addition to any other tuition and fee charges.  The clinic fee compensates the private music instructor for one (1) 45-minute lesson every other week, for a total of eight (8) lessons during the term.   Part-time students will pay regular tuition and fees for one (1) credit for on-campus instruction or an all-inclusive tuition rate of $100.00 for off-campus instruction in addition to the clinic fee.

Reinstatement/Re-Registration Fee. A $50.00 non-refundable fee is charged to all students who re-register and/or are reinstated as a result of having their enrollment, registration and/or pre-registration cancelled and/or dropped for non-payment.
 
Replacement Diploma Fee.  A non-refundable $25.00 fee charged for each diploma requested.

 
Student Account Rehabilitation Fee. A $100.00 non-refundable fee is required for any student account that is deemed delinquent. Accounts in this status must enter the Student Account Rehabilitation Program. This fee is charged to support the recovery and management of delinquent student accounts. 

Summer Tuition Deposit.  Students planning to enroll in the summer term are required to make a $50 non-refundable tuition deposit to the University.  This deposit is applied toward the amount due for the term. The deposit fee is not an additional payment. It is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to any other term.

Teacher Education: Clinical Practice Fee.  The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) requires all future educators to complete at least 100 hours of clinical practice immediately prior to Student Teaching.  This $150.00 fee covers the costs of additional cooperating teacher and supervisory support to meet the NJDOE clinical practice requirements.

Teacher Education: Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) Clinical Practice Fee. A $50 fee is required to provide LDTC students with support from mentors and field supervisors during the LDTC Practicum. This fee is remitted to the mentor.

Teacher Education: Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Test Fee.  A $50.00 non-refundable fee is required for graduate students seeking this certification. A portion of this fee is sent directly to the licensed test publisher to cover the cost of testing materials.

Teacher Education: Special Education Licensed Test Fee.  A $100.00 non-refundable fee is required for graduate students seeking this certification.  A portion of this fee is sent directly to the licensed test publisher to cover the cost of testing materials. 

Teacher Education: Student Teaching Fee. A $200.00 fee is required of any student intending to receive their teaching certification. This fee is remitted to the mentor/cooperating teacher (see fee resolution).

Undergraduate Admissions Acceptance Deposit. Students accepted for admission are required to make a $250.00 deposit to the University. Students accepted into the Nursing program or the dual-degree Physician Assistant program are required to submit a $500.00 deposit to the University. This deposit is applied toward the amount due for the term for which the student is accepted. While the deposit fee is not an additional payment, it is an advance that guarantees a student a place in a class. It is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to any other term.

Undergraduate Orientation Fee. A one-time, non-refundable $150.00 fee is charged to new/transfer undergraduate students to support orientation functions and programs. 
 

Audiological Evaluation. An $100.00 fee is charged for an initial assessment of auditory status conducted by a licensed/certified audiologist. Student clinicians will assist in the evaluation. The evaluation may encompass the following: pure tone threshold testing (air conduction and bone conduction), speech discrimination testing, and speech reception threshold. This price allows Stockton to stay competitive with the surrounding markets, but still reflects a significantly reduced cost to the community.
 
Audiological Follow-up Evaluation. A $50.00 fee is charged for a follow-up audiological evaluation after an initial audiological evaluation, as recommended by an audiologist or physician. This would include screening protocol (air conduction and DPOE) for hearing. If any red flags are discovered at the time of the screening and warrant a full diagnostic evaluation, a full audiological evaluation will be completedat that time at the re-evaluation cost.
 
Central Auditory Processing Evaluation. A $350.00 fee is charged for an assessment of central auditory status conducted by a licensed/certified audiologist. Student clinicians will assist in the evaluation. The evaluation involves a battery of tests that may include the following: speech discrimination testing, Staggered Spondaic Words test, Pitch Pattern/Duration test, Phonemic Synthesis test, Filtered Words test, Random Gap Detection test, Dichotic Digits test, and Competing Words test. This will also include a complete audiological evaluation, which alone would cost $100.00.  The price allows Stockton to remain competitive with the surrounding markets (range is $400 - $700), while still offering a significantly reduced cost to the community.
 
Speech/Language Initial Evaluation. A $120.00 fee will be charged for initial diagnostic testing to assess the status of language development, articulation, fluency, voice or language impairment conducted by student clinicians under the direct supervision of a licensed/certified speech-language pathologist.

Speech/Language Therapy Registration Fee (per semester). The Stockton University Speech and Hearing Clinic (the Clinic) does not charge a fee per session, but instead charges a registration fee of $250.00 per client per semester for enrollment.  Once a client is enrolled, this fee will cover (as appropriate) an initial evaluation and any subsequent re-evaluations that may occur during a single semester as recommended by the Clinic.  It will also cover all therapy sessions (group or individual) as recommended by the Clinic.  If a client only requests an initial speech/language evaluation, the cost will be $120.00 for that service.  if the client subsequently enrolls for therapy services, as recommended by the initial speech/language evaluation, the initial speech/language evaluation fee will be subtracted from the registration fee for the semester. 
   
Support Group Registration Fee. A $20.00 fee will be charged for clients of the clinic and their significant others to attend a series of group sessions.  They will receive support and information on adapting to the diagnosis of a communication disorder.

Fee Name:

Fee Amount:

Admission Application Fee

$50.00
Audiological Evaluation $100.00
Audiological Follow-up Evaluation $50.00
Central Auditory Processing Evaluation $350.00
Clinical/Internship Placement Fee $175.00
Collection Agency Fee $50.00
Counseling: Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Fee $75.00
Dishonored Check Fee $50.00
Document Verification Fee $36.00
Educational and General Fees $992.00
Educational Doctorate: Leadership Licensed Test and Course Fee $150.00
Facilities Fees $251.00

Graduate Admissions Acceptance Deposit

(Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Communication Disorders)

$250.00

($500.00)

Graduate Maintenance of Matriculation Fee $50.00
Graduate Nursing Assessment Fee $200.00
Graduate Orientation, Precepting and Advising Fee $120.00
Graduation Application Fee $175.00
Graduation Application Late Fee $50.00
High School Student All-Inclusive Tuition $100.00
Housing New Student (Non-Refundable) Deposit $150.00
Housing Renewal (Non-Refundable) Deposit $50.00
Housing Cancellation Fee $500.00
Identification Card Replacement Fee (Osprey Card) $25.00
Late Payment Due Date Fee $100.00
Late Payment Plan Monthly Fee $50.00
Late Registration Fee $50.00
Locker/Lock/Key Usage Fee $25.00
Non-Matriculated Student Fee $50.00
Nursing - RN Comprehensive and Assessment Review Program $1,380.00
Nursing - Virtual Assessment Technologies Institute NCLEX Preparation (Senior Year) $569.25
Official Student Transcript Fee $30.00
Official Student Transcript Fee (Express Fee) $10.00

Overseas Study Program Fee

(Non-matriculated Overseas Study Program Fee)

$200.00

($300.00)

Payment Plan - Two Payments - (Non-refundable) $45.00 
Payment Plan - Three, Four or Five Payments - (Non-refundable) $60.00 
Private Applied Music Clinic Fee $536.00
Reinstatement/Re-Registration Fee $50.00 
Replacement Diploma Fee $25.00
Speech/Language Initial Evaluation $120.00
Speech/Language Therapy Registration Fee (per semester) $250.00
Student Account Rehabilitation Fee $100.00
Summer Tuition Deposit $50.00 
Support Group Registration Fee $20.00
Teacher Education: Clinical Practice Fee $150.00
Teacher Education: Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) Clinical Practice Fee $50.00
Teacher Education: Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Test Fee $50.00 
Teacher Education: Special Education Licensed Test Fee $100.00
Teacher Education: Student Teaching Fee $200.00
Undergraduate Admissions Acceptance Deposit $250.00
Undergraduate Admissions Acceptance Deposit for Dual-Degree Physician Assistant Program $500.00
Undergraduate Admissions Acceptance Deposit for Nursing $500.00
Undergraduate Orientation Fee - (One-time fee/Non-Refundable) $150.00