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2015-2016

2015-2016 Tuition Rates

This is the official site for tuition rates.

Rates effective Fall 2015.

(Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Summer 2016).

The University term "tuition" refers to a per-credit-hour comprehensive rate that includes payment for instructional programs, academic services and activities, recreational sports, and intercollegiate athletics which includes a student activity fee of $110.18 per credit hour for Norfolk campus courses, $64.70 per credit hour for Higher Education Centers, Distance Learning, and online courses not at designated distance learning locations.

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) - Tuition and Fees Information 2015-2016



Tuition Classification In State Rate Out of State Rate

Undergraduate Tuition for

  • Norfolk Campus Courses
  • Higher Education Centers
  • Off-Campus Courses Within Hampton Roads
  • Designated Distance Learning locations within Virginia
  • Online courses not at designated Distance Learning locations
$316.00 (per credit hour) $874.00 (per credit hour)

Graduate Tuition for

  • Norfolk Campus Courses
  • Higher Education Centers
  • Off-Campus Courses Within Hampton Roads
  • Designated Distance Learning locations within Virginia
  • Online courses not at designated Distance Learning Locations
$464.00 (per credit hour) $1160.00 (per credit hour)
Technology Delivered courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States Undergraduate
Graduate
Rate applicable to students enrolled in courses delivered via technology outside of Virginia and/or the United States. $345.00 (per credit hour)
$501.00 (per credit hour)
NOTE: Distance Learning students who relocate to Virginia are not guaranteed the in-state tuition rate. Normal domicile rules apply.

Selected Mandatory Fees

Technology Delivered Course Fee - $20 per credit hour

A technology fee will be charged to students taking technology delivered courses to cover the costs of providing these courses.

Mandatory - Fee applicable to all students
taking technology delivered courses. This fee is not subject to waivers.

New Student Transition Fee -
$75
The New Student Transition Fee will be assessed to all new degree-seeking, non-distance undergraduate students and covers orientation and other transition-to-college programming.

The fee will be included in the tuition billing statement and is due by tuition deadline.
Mandatory - Fees applicable to all new degree-seeking, non-distance undergraduate students. This fee is not subject to waivers.
General Services Fee- $9.00 All students pay this fee each semester, regardless of the number of classes taken. This fee replaced the graduation fee, per course drop fees, reinstatement fees, matriculation fees, and the University Catalog fee. Mandatory- Fees applicable to all students regardless of domiciliary classification. The fee is not subject to waivers.
Student Health Fee - $80.00
Summer optional ($50.00)
The Student Health Fee is mandatory for full-time students.

Undergraduate students taking 12 or more credit hours must pay this fee each semester.

Graduate students taking 9 or more credit hours must pay this fee each semester.

The fee is not charged for students taking all off-campus courses. If any courses are officially designated as Norfolk Campus courses, then the fee is mandatory.
Mandatory - Fees applicable to all students unless otherwise noted. The fee is optional for part-time students. The fee is not subject to waivers.

This fee is optional in the summer.
Transportation Fee - $55.00
Not charged in Summer Sessions
The transportation fee is paid once each semester by all students. However, no fee is charged during the summer term. The fee is charged for students taking courses officially designated as Norfolk campus courses.

If any courses are officially designated as Norfolk campus courses, then the transportation fee is mandatory.
Mandatory - Fees applicable to all students, including those enrolled in student teaching, dissertation, theses, and GRAD 999 unless otherwise noted. This fee is not charged in the summer.
Course-Related Fees Fees may be assessed to students based on their enrollment in specific courses to cover the cost of laboratory support, other materials, or private lessons. Fees vary - Fees are identified with courses listed in the Guide to Enrollment published on the Office of the Registrar's web site.
International Student Fee $35.00 per semester The International Student Fee is mandatory for students attending the University on a student visa. This fee covers the administrative services associated with non-immigrant visa compliance and other related services. Mandatory - Fees applicable to students attending the University on a student visa.

International Student Health Insurance (F & J Visa Holders)

$144 per month

Health insurance charges are posted directly to the student's billing statement and are due on the tuition deadlines for the academic year. International students have the option of participating in the University's Payment Plan available in Fall and Spring semesters only.

Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) charges due Fall tuition deadline.

Spring Semester (Jan-July) charges due Spring tuition deadline.

Summer Semester (May-July) charges due Summer tuition deadline.

Non-credit students enrolled in the English Language Center Program will be charged based on the session. Tuition and fees for non-credit programs are due at the time of enrollment.

Mandatory for F and J Visa holders and all nonimmigrant dependents. For more information contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
Other Fees Other fees are assessed for special services. For more information, contact Customer Relations via e-mail at tuition@ngskmc-eis.net.

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