Cost of Attendance for 2026-27
Cost of attendance figures are actual and estimated expenses that a student will incur while enrolled for a specified enrollment period.
The cost of attendance is used to determine eligibility for financial aid programs using the following formula: Cost of Attendance − Student Aid Index − Other Financial Assistance = Financial Need. The Student Aid Index is calculated based upon data provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026-27
Full-time Undergraduate Students
| Resident | Living with Family | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,736 | $43,736 | $43,736 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
|
Housing and Food (Tier 2 Meal Plan) or Living Expenses* |
$10,412 housing $5,852 meal plan |
$1,500 | $18,027 |
| Books (estimate) | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Transportation (estimate) | $500 | $600 | $600 |
| Personal (estimate) | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Additional Food Allowance | $760 | - | - |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $63,910 | $48,486 | $65,010 |
*Housing in Haffey Hall, Michaelhouse Hall, Murphy Hall, Murray Hall & Ward Hall, and the Tier 2 meal plan are used when determining the housing and meal plan cost. Housing is $11,412 per year in Dorsey Hall, Founders Hall, Keough Hall, & Upper Quad Hall. Choosing a Tier 1 or Ultimate Meal Plan would increase cost. Learn more about meal plan options.
Note: Families are billed directly for tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meal plan. Books, transportation, personal expenses, and additional food allowance shown above are average costs and are not included on the semester bill.
Part-time Undergraduate Students
The cost of attendance for part-time undergraduate students is $1,187 per credit hour (up to 11.5 credit hours). There is also a $20 comprehensive fee per credit hour. Figures are subject to change without notice.
Other Part-time Undergraduate Programs
- RN to BSN Online Program - $594 per credit hour
- Summer Online @ Fisher - $594 per credit hour
For more information, refer to the Student Accounts Undergraduate Tuition and Fees page.
Graduate Cost of Attendance 2026-27
Part-time Graduate Students
The following numbers are based on taking six (6) credits in the fall and six (6) credits in the spring in a master’s program (excluding MBA and School of Education Master’s programs) at $1,240 per credit hour. See below for specific master’s and doctoral program costs. Your specific cost of attendance can be found on mySJF > Fish 'R' Net > Student Services > Financial Aid Dashboard or by contacting Student Financial Services.
| Off Campus | Living with Family | |
| Tuition | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $240 | $240 |
| Living Expenses (estimate) | $18,024 | $1,500 |
| Books (estimate) | $650 | $650 |
| Transportation (estimate) | $600 | $600 |
| Personal (estimate) | $900 | $900 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $35,294 | $18,770 |
Note: Fisher bills directly for tuition and fees. Books, transportation, living, and personal expenses shown above are average costs and are not included on the semester bill.
Master’s Programs
- MBA - $1,475 per credit hour
- School of Education Master's Programs - $930 per credit hour
- All Other Programs - $1,240 per credit hour
Doctoral Programs
- Pharmacy - $52,816 total fixed costs for the year
- Pharm.D. Online - $1,398 per credit hour
- Executive Leadership (Ed.D.) - $1,448 per credit hour
- Nursing Practice (DNP) - $1,736 per credit hour
Figures are subject to change without notice.
For more information, refer to the Student Accounts Graduate Tuition and Fees page.