Tuition
Full-time rates/fees are charged for enrollment of 8 or more credits for graduate students outside of the Columbus School of Law, 12 or more credits for Columbus School of Law day students, and 13 or more credits for Columbus School of Law evening students.
Unless semester-specific rates are listed, tuition rates below apply to the Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.
Students are charged the rate for their primary program regardless of whether they are enrolled in courses in another school or department. Students enrolled in joint degree graduate programs where the tuition rates for the individual schools/degrees differ are billed at the higher tuition rate for the entirety of their joint degree program and are considered students in the higher tuition rate school for the purposes of student financial aid and student loans. Students pursuing a certificate as a part of their degree program are charged the tuition rate for their degree program.
Students enrolled in joint degree programs with the law school are billed standard law school tuition rates for the entirety of their joint degree program and are considered law school students for the purposes of student financial aid and student loans.
School of Architecture and Planning
| Full and Part-time | $1,650/credit hour |
School of Arts and Sciences
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,650/credit hour |
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,350/credit hour |
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,250/credit hour |
| Full and Part-time, Graduate Teacher Certification Program | $625/credit hour |
| Summer semester Greek (GR) and Latin (LAT) courses except LAT 996 | $550/credit hour |
Busch School of Business
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,350/credit hour |
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Full and Part-Time students in these programs:
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$765/credit hour |
School of Canon Law
| Full-time, Fall and Spring semesters | $20,200/semester |
| Part-Time, Fall and Spring semesters | $1,650/credit hour |
| Full and Part-Time, Summer semester | $1,650/credit hour |
School of Engineering
| Full and Part-Time, Newport News Shipbuilding students matriculated prior to Spring 2023 | $832/credit hour |
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Full and Part-Time students in these programs:
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$1,250/credit hour |
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,850/credit hour |
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,350/credit hour |
Columbus School of Law
Law students should also take note of school-specific fees in the Mandatory Fees section.
| Full-time, Juris Doctor (JD) program | $29,466/semester |
| Part-time, Juris Doctor (JD) program | $2,032/credit hour |
| Full-time, Master of Laws (LLM) program | $13,200/semester |
| Part-time, Master of Laws (LLM) program | $1,100/credit hour |
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Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,100/credit hour |
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Full and Part-time students in these summer semester programs: |
$1,193/credit hour |
Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art: Music Department
Music students should also take note of course-specific fees in the Miscellaneous Fees section.
| Full-time except programs noted below, Fall and Spring semesters | $26,095/semester |
| Part-time except programs noted below, Fall and Spring semesters | $2,075/credit hour |
| Full and Part-time except programs noted below, Summer semester | $1,230/credit hour |
| Full and Part-time, Graduate Artist Diploma | $1,350/credit hour |
| Summer semester Ward Method Workshops | $624/workshop |
Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art: Art & Drama Departments
| Full and Part-time | $1,350/credit hour |
Conway School of Nursing
Conway students should also take note of school-specific fee in the Mandatory Fees section.
| Full and Part-Time | $1,440/credit hour |
School of Philosophy
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
*Tuition in this program is capped at the equivalent of 12 credits |
$1,250/credit hour |
Metropolitan School of Professional Studies
| Full and Part-Time | $1,165/credit hour |
National Catholic School of Social Service
| Full and Part-Time, programs except those listed below | $1,200/credit hour |
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Certificate in these programs:
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$650/credit hour |
School of Theology and Religious Studies
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Full and Part-Time students in these programs:
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$955/credit hour |
| Full and Part-Time, Catechesis (MCAT) | $765/credit hour |
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,250/credit hour |
Full and Part-time students in these programs:
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$1,160/credit hour (capped at equivalent of 15 credits) |
Intensive English Program
| Fall and Spring semesters, enrolled in equivalent of five or more credit hours | $9,555/semester |
| Fall and Spring semesters, enrolled in equivalent of one to four credit hours | $2,235/credit hour |
| Summer semester, enrolled in equivalent of five or more credit hours | $5,830/semester |
| Summer semester, enrolled in equivalent of one to four credit hours | $1,230/semester |
Mandatory Fees
Fall & Spring Semester Fees
These fees are charged in the fall and spring semesters. The Graduate Student Association fee is not charged to students in the Columbus School of Law and is waived for students who are enrolled in 100% online programs.
| Full-Time | Part-Time | |
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $45 | $45 |
| University Services Fee | $590 | $350 |
Student Medical Plan
Enrollment in the university’s Student Medical Insurance plan is required for all domestic students enrolled in 12 or more credits and for all international students, regardless of the number of credits in which they are enrolled, unless an annual online coverage waiver is completed by the published deadline. Additional information on the student medical insurance plan and instructions for waiving coverage are available at the Student Medical Insurance webpage.
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Annual coverage – for students enrolled in the Fall semester Charge is assessed in full in the Fall term |
$TBD |
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Partial-year coverage – for students NOT enrolled in the Fall semester Charge is assessed in full in the Spring term |
$TBD |
Columbus School of Law Fees
These fees are charged to students in the Columbus School of Law in the fall and spring semesters.
| Day Division Students | Evening Division Students | |
| Student Bar Association Fee | $65 | $65 |
| Law Student Fee | $75 | $60 |
Conway School of Nursing Fee
This fee is charged to students in the Conway School of Nursing in the fall and spring semesters.
| Curriculum Fee | $250 |
Miscellaneous Fees
Administrative Fees
| Diploma Replacement Fee | $155 |
| Health Services Fees | varies |
| ID Card Replacement Fee | $35 |
| Parking Fine | varies |
| Parking Permit Fee | varies |
| Returned Check Fee | $100 |
Audit Fees
Courses taken for audit are billed at the regular tuition rate for the school/program to which the student has been admitted except in cases where the student qualifies for one of the below special rates.
| Law School Auditing Privilege Fee (Law School Alumni only), per class | $1,035 |
| Post-Doctoral Audit Fee, per class | $1,075 |
Course and Department Fees
Fees listed as “course fee” or “program fee” are charged in lieu of regular tuition. All other fees in this section are charged in addition to the regular course tuition. Graduate students enrolling in undergraduate-level classes will be charged applicable class fees, as listed here.
In the School of Engineering |
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| Course Fee: ENGR 499 | $300 |
| Course Fee: ENGR 525 | $275 |
In the Columbus School of Law |
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| Jagellonian Fee (domestic portion of program), Summer 2024 | $11,500 |
| Jagellonian Fee (domestic portion of program), Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 | $12,200 |
| Law School Transient Fee, per semester | $900 |
In the Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art |
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| Art Department Lost or Stolen Equipment Fee | varies |
| Dance Class Fee | $190 |
| Lost Sheet Music Fee | varies |
| Music Instruction Fee: 1 credit required MUPI course | $161 |
| Music Instruction Fee: 2 credit required MUPI course | $223 |
| Music Instruction Fee: 3 credit required MUPI course | $318 |
| Music Instruction Fee: 1 credit elective MUPI course | $265 |
| Music Instruction Fee: 3 credit elective MUPI course | $546 |
| Music Locker Rental Fee: Large, per semester | $16 |
| Music Locker Rental Fee: Medium, per semester | $12 |
| Music Locker Rental Fee: Small, per semester | $10 |
| Music Locker Rental Fee: Instrument, per semester | $27 |
| Music Practice Room Fee: Grand Piano/Schudi Organ/Harpsichord, per semester (5 hours per week) | $63 |
| Music Practice Room Fee: Upright Piano/Organ, per semester (5 hours per week) | $63 |
| Music Practice Room Fee: St. Vincent's Chapel/Harp. Room, per year (key deposit) | $63 |
| Music/Drama/Art Production Fee | $52 |
| Music Recital Fee, per recital | $68 |
In the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies |
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| Program Fee: MFP 101, MFP 102, MFP 103, MFP 104, MFP 105, MFP 106, MFP 107 | $725 |
| Program Fee: MPD 121, MPD 122, MPD 123, MPD 124 | $1,500 |
| Program Fee: MPD 204 | $1,500 |
| Program Fee (ASCM Members): MPD 301 | $2,900 |
| Program Fee (non-ASCM Members): MPD 301 | $3,100 |
| Program Fee: MPD 353-D1 | $1,195 |
| Program Fee: MPD 353-D2 | $1,095 |
| Program Fee: MPD 353-D3 | $745 |
| Program Fee: MPD 353-D4 | $545 |
| Program Fee: MPD 504 | $1,195 |
Dissertation and Thesis Fees
| Doctoral Dissertation Processing Fee | $60 |
| Vatican Transmittal Fee (PhD in Philosophy & Ecclesiastical Degrees) | $60 |
| Master's/Licentiate Thesis Processing Fee | $60 |
Education Abroad Fees
| CUA Rome Program, administrative fee, per semester (Fall and Spring) | $535 |
| CUA Rome Program, all-inclusive summer fee | $1,540 |
| CUA Rome Program, housing, per semester (Fall and Spring) | $5,060 |
| CUA Rome Program, board, per semester (Fall and Spring) | $2,725 |
| CUA Affiliated Programs, per semester | varies - contact CUAbroad |
| Note: A portion of the above Education Abroad fees is paid directly to CUAbroad as a program deposit. The remaining balance is billed to the student account. | |
| CUA Exchange Programs, administrative fee | varies - contact CUAbroad |
| CUA Sponsored Short-Term Programs, administrative fee | varies - contact CUAbroad |
| Non-CUA Affiliated/Sponsored Program, administrative fee, one semester program | $2,340 |
| Non-CUA Affiliated/Sponsored Program, administrative fee, short term program | $1,200 |
| Program Cancellation Fee | varies - contact CUAbroad |
Placement Test Fees
| Intensive English Placement Test Fee | $75 |
| Modern Language Placement Test Fee | $82 |
Admissions Fees
Application Fees
These fees are paid at the time of application and do not bill to or credit to the student account.
| Graduate (non-law) degree programs | $60 |
| Graduate (non-law) non-degree & certificate programs | $25 |
| Education Abroad programs | $65 |
| Intensive English | $25 |
Registration Deposits
Deposits are not billed to the student account and are applied as a pre-payment of future fees. Deposits are non-refundable.
| Graduate (non-Law) | $300 |
| Law | $900 |
Late Fees
Administrative Late Fees
| Late Enrollment Fee (for initial registration after the final drop/add deadline) | $550 |
| Late/Incomplete Immunization Record Fee (see Student Health Services webpage for details) | $100 |
Late Payment Fees
Payment is due by the published due date each term. Unpaid balances are subject to late payment fees and interest charges as outlined here.
| Late Fee (assessed once per term on outstanding term balance) | 5% |
| Interest (assessed on the 15th of each month on entire outstanding balance) | 18% per annum |
Housing
Rates in this section apply to the fall and spring semesters. Information on summer housing options can be found at https://housing.catholic.edu
Housing charges include cable T.V. connection, laundry, and internet services. Not all room types are available in each hall. Refer to the Residence Hall Information webpage for descriptions of available room types in specific halls.
Additional per diem charges will be assessed to students approved to reside on campus outside of normal contractual periods.
Additional information is available through the Office of Housing Services.
General Housing Fees
| Housing Cancellation Fee (outlined in the Residence Hall & Dining Services Agreement) | $500 and up |
| Phone Installation/Use Charge | $240 |
| Lockout & Key Replacement Fees | varies |
| Room & Common Area Damage Fees | varies |
Centennial Village and Caldwell, Flather, Gibbons, Regan, Ryan, and Seton Halls
| Single | $5,335/semester |
| Single with bath | $5,380/semester |
| Double | $5,060/semester |
| Double with bath | $5,705/semester |
| Triple | $4,650/semester |
| Triple with bath | $5,430/semester |
| Quad with bath | $5,430/semester |
Millennium Halls
| Apartment Single | $6,605/semester |
| Apartment Double | $6,295/semester |
| Single Suite A | $6,300/semester |
| Single Suite B | $5,800/semester |
| Single Suite C | $5,800/semester |
Opus Hall
| Suite Single | $6,300/semester |
| Suite Double | $5,800/semester |
Board
Rates in this section apply to the fall and spring semesters. Information on summer dining options can be found at https://dineoncampus.com/catholic
Board plans are for use in university dining halls. All first-year and second-year residential students must select from the 21+ or 21 plan. Additional information is available through Dining Services.
Dining Plans
| Open Access Plan | $4,040/semester |
| Weekly 14 Plan | $3,175/semester |
| Weekly 7 Plan | $2,100/semester |
| Community Plan: 75 Swipes | $630/semester |
| Community Plan: 50 Swipes | $450/semester |
| Community Plan: 35 Swipes | $325/semester |
| Community Plan: 35 Swipes | $285/semester |
| Community Plan: 15 Swipes | $175/semester |
Complete Cost of Attendance information for graduate students can be found here and for law students can be found here.