Graduate Admissions Cost and Aid

 

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Graduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate - Tuition & Fees 

All graduate tuition is charged at a per-credit-hour rate.                             

 

 
 
2025-2026

 

 
 
2026-2027

Doctoral Programs

 

 

 

   Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

$1050

$1050

 

   EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision

$800

$800

 

   EdD in Ethical Leadership (inc. with Superintendent)

 

$760

$760

 

   Master's Programs

   

 

 

   Master in Business Administration (MBA)

$770 $785

   MA in Education (MAE)

$480 $505

 

   MA in Servant Leadership (MASL) $500 $525
   MA in Teaching (MAT) $480 $505

   MS in Community Medical Dietetics (MSCMD)

$740 $765

 

   MS in Mental Health Counseling (MSMHC) $670 $685
   MS in Nursing (MSN - Direct Entry) $800 $815

   MS in School Counseling (MSSC)

$670

$685

 

   MS in Speech-Language Pathology  $790 $800

Dual Degree Programs

 

 

 

    MBA/DNP

$915

$915

 

 

 

 

 

Licensures | Certificates

 

 

 

   Education:  Superintendent Licensure

$705

$705

 

   Education:   Principal (all tracks) Licensure

$480

$505

 

   Education:   Director of Instruction Licensure

$480

$505

 

   Education:  Special Education and Pupil Services Licensure

$480

$505

 

   Education: Cross-categorical (all tracks) Licensures

$480

$505

 

   Education:  Reading Teacher Licensure

$480

$505

 

   Education:  Reading Specialist Licensure $480 $505

   Education:  Innov. Teacher Lead. & Instruct. Coaching Cert.

$480

$505

 

   Education:  Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure 

$480 $505  
   Business:  Ethical Leadership Certificate  $500 Discont.
   Business:  Health Care Management Certificate  $770 Discont.

 

   Humanities:  Community Interpreting Certificate (undergrad) $480 $480
   Mental Health: Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate  $700 $700

   Nutrition:  Dietetic Internship

$700 $735

 

   Nursing:  Post Graduate Certificate (AGAC-NP) program

$1050

$1050

 

Fees

 

 

 

   Student Resources Fee (all graduate programs -per credit hour)

$15

$15

per credit

   Audit Fee (per credit hour)

$100

$150

per credit

   Comprehensive Exam Fee

$50

$50

   Background Check(s )(Price varies based on type, number of States)  Price varies Price varies
   Parking Pass (on campus fall and spring semesters) $50 $50
     
Business Billing  Fees    
   Credit Card Processing /Convenience Fee  (Min. $1) 2.99% 2.99%
   Late Fee (semester payment deadline) $75 $75
   Returned Check Fee/Check Reissue $35 $35
       
     

 Education Program Fees

 

 

 

     Ed Leadership:  Practicum Portfolio 

            (WI EDUL 767/768/ 769/770/771)

$170

$180

 

    

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Business Program Fees

 

 

 

   Courses:  MGMT 511/512

$75

$75

 

    Course:    MGMT 582

$75

$75

 

   Course:    HMGT 690

$75

$75

   Course:    HMGT 695 $100

$100

   

 

DNP Course Fees – (DNP)

     

    Course:   NURS 540

$210

$220

 

    Courses:  NURS 602 and 688 (each course)

$100 $105  
    Course:   NURS 690 $75 $75

    Courses:  NURS 615, 616, 692, and 693 (each course & per credit)

$100 $105 per credit
    Courses:  NURS 800, 810, and 820 (each course & per credit) $160 $170  per credit
    Course:   NURS 801 (per credit) $260 $275  per credit
    Course:  NURS 811 (per credit) $160 $160        
    Course:  NURS 825 $530 $560   

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

MSN (DE) Fees    
     Nurse Clinical/Skills Lab Resource Fees  ($60 per credit)

$40

$50

per credit

     
MA in Teaching | Post-Baccalaureate Teacher License Program Fees    

    Courses:  EDUP 531

$160 $170

 

   Courses:  EDUP 559, EDUP 563 (each course) $100 $105

   Courses:  EDUP 582

$50 $50

 

   Course:  EDUP 583 

$320

$340

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Business Office Student Information

 

 

 

Financial Aid for Graduate Students

Financial Aid

Pursuing your personal and professional goals through graduate school is exciting. Navigating how to make the dream a reality starts with exploring your financial aid options. All of Viterbo's master's and doctoral programs are eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Some licensure and certificate programs are also eligible for federal aid, contact graduate admissions for qualified programs.    

Graduate Students may elect to borrow federal student loans to assist in paying for graduate school.  Students wishing to explore financial aid are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete the Viterbo University Additional Information Form.  The Viterbo Univesity FAFSA code is 003911.  For additional information or to speak to your Graduate Financial Aid Counselor please click on the appropriate Financial Aid page for your program below.  Contact Financial Aid at 608-796-3900 or visit the Financial Aid Contact Us page. 

Explore Financial Aid students and begin the application process today!

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Military Education Benefits

Military Education Benefits

If you are exploring utilizing veteran benefits at Viterbo University please visit the Military Education Benefits page. The University's School Certifying Official is Ms. Carey Jennings, Financial Aid and Military Education Benefits Advisor located in Murphy Center Suite 218 Financial Aid|  608-796-3900 | cdjennings@viterbo.edu

Military Education Benefits Information

 

Military Student Success

Viterbo University celebrates the contributions made by members of the armed forces and their families and we find it an honor that you are considering Viterbo to pursue your education. Whether you are a veteran who is transitioning from military service, still serving as a member of an active or reserve component, or you are a family member seeking to continue your education, the staff and faculty at Viterbo are here to ensure your success!  Schedule a time to speak with Brianna Lawrence, Admissions Counselor, Military Student Success Coordinator located in RCE 127, call 608-796-3016 or email brlawrence@viterbo.edu for support throughout your time at Viterbo. 

Visit our Military Student Success Office

Graduate Student Work Opportunities

Graduate Student Work Opportunities:

Watch the Viterbo University Employment page for full- and part-time administrative and hourly positions on campus. The below positions are some of the graduate assistant-specific positions that open annually or every other year.  In addition, to Graduate Assistant specific positions many other opportunities open regularly, which may be a great match!  We encourage you to "sign up for job alerts" to receive job posting updates in your email to stay on top of Viterbo job opportunities.  

External Funding Opportunities | Health Care

Exploring additional resources to help you fund your nursing goals is a great idea.  We first want to encourage you to explore any options your place of employment may offer, many healthcare employers offer great opportunities from release time to partial or full tuition reimbursement. Next, search for community or organization-specific scholarships and loan forgiveness programs. 

Below are a few helpful hints.

Loan Forgiveness/Repayment programs:

Scholarship and Grant programs: