Tuition and financial aid
Cost of Attendance
Plan with real numbers. Here’s what a year at MVU is estimated to cost in 2026–27, including tuition, housing, and everyday expenses, so you can see the full picture before financial aid.
2026–27 full-time estimate
$48,700 living on campus
$45,950 living off campus
Before grants, scholarships, and other aid. Most of these costs are estimates; see the breakdown below.
Undergraduate, full-time
2026–27 cost of attendance.
Your cost of attendance includes direct costs billed by MVU (tuition, fees, room, and board) and estimated indirect costs, like books and travel, that you pay on your own.
| Cost | Living on campus | Living off campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12–18 credit hours per semester) | $23,500 | $23,500 |
| Student fees | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Enrollment fee | $200 | $200 |
| Room | $6,500 | — |
| Board (meals) | $6,250 | — |
| Living expenses (estimated) | — | $9,500 |
| Books and supplies (estimated) | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Transportation (estimated) | $3,500 | $4,000 |
| Miscellaneous (estimated) | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Total | $48,700 | $45,950 |
What counts as face-to-face? If you take at least one face-to-face class, you’re billed as a face-to-face student. Full-time face-to-face students can take up to 6 online credit hours in fall or spring without paying the online rate, unless those hours create an overload.
Other ways to enroll
Part-time, online, and summer rates.
Not full-time on campus? These are the 2026–27 rates for other enrollment options.
Fewer than 12 credit hours
Part-time (face-to-face)
- Tuition: $450 per credit hour
- Student fee: $562.50 per semester (1–6 hours)
- Student fee: $1,125 per semester (7–11 hours)
Taking only online classes
Online only
- Tuition: $450 per credit hour
- Tech fee: $150 per session
- Student fee: $250
- Enrollment fee: $70 per term
- LPN to BSN (online): $9,600 per semester, plus a $700 nursing program fee
Online and face-to-face
Intersession and summer
- Intersession: $450 per credit hour, plus a $25 tech fee
- Summer: $450 per credit hour, plus a $150 tech fee per session
- Enrollment fee: $70
Other charges
- Overload hours (over 18): $450 per credit hour
- Audit: $250 per class
- Health insurance for international students: $1,150
- Some classes have lab or course material fees
- Students buy their own liability insurance where required
Program fees
- MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner: $600 program fee, plus a $75 on-campus session fee and $200 equipment fee in the second term
- ESL: a one-time program fee of $1,000 (intermediate) or $500 (advanced)
Graduate students
Graduate cost of attendance.
Graduate estimates assume you live off campus.
Tuition by program
| Program | Tuition |
|---|---|
| MBA; MA in Community Counseling; MA in Educational Administration; MA in Education; MSN–Nurse Educator | $500 per credit hour |
| MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner | $750 per credit hour, plus program fees |
Estimated yearly costs
| Cost | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Living expenses | $9,500 |
| Books | $3,000 |
| Transportation | $4,000 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,500 |
| Enrollment fee | $200 per academic year |
Your actual cost
What will you really pay?
Most students don’t pay the full cost of attendance. Grants, scholarships, work, and loans can lower what you pay out of pocket.
Net Price Calculator
Enter your information to see what students like you paid after grants and scholarships. It uses data from first-time, full-time students enrolled in 2023–24.
Financial aid
Learn how to apply for aid and what types of help are available.
Paying your bill
Payment plans, due dates, and refund policies are in the catalog.
Previous year: 2025–26 cost of attendance
| Cost | Living on campus | Living off campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,500 | $22,500 |
| Student fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Enrollment fee | $200 | $200 |
| Room | $6,000 | — |
| Board | $5,800 | — |
| Living expenses (estimated) | — | $8,420 |
| Books and supplies (estimated) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Transportation (estimated) | $2,400 | $2,910 |
| Miscellaneous (estimated) | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Total | $43,300 | $40,430 |
Questions about cost or aid?
The Office of Financial Aid is in the Ferguson Center, Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.