Tuition and Fees
Pursing your degree at St. Scholastica? Learn about the costs to attend and your options for lowering them.
We are committed to supporting your unique academic goals by providing individualized financial aid packages. Scholarships, outside scholarships, grants and other financial aid will bring down the actual costs for your family significantly from the listed tuition and fees.
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Tuition and Fees
2025-26 Tuition and Fees: Traditional Undergraduates and Transfer Students
Cost/Tuition Information
Scholarships, grants and other financial aid will bring down the actual costs significantly from the listed tuition and fees.
Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 Credits) | $41,940 |
| Housing and Meal Plan | $12,350 |
| Fees (based on 16 credits) | $1,110 |
| Total | $55,400 |
- Per-Credit Tuition: $1,320
Tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Housing
Living in a residence hall allows you to get the full college experience. You will meet people from all around the world just by walking down the hall. You’ll make lifelong friends and have easy access to all student services.
First-Year Housing
Somers Residence Hall Dorms and Suites: $6,470 annually + meal plan
Meal plans are required for first-year students living on campus.
Somers Residence Hall Single Bedroom: $9,422 + meal plan
Please note: availability is limited and singles are not guaranteed. Contact Residential Life with any questions.
Upperclassmen Housing
A minimum 80-block meal plan is required for those selecting the Super Single option.
Somers Residence Hall Dorms Super Single: $7,344 + meal plan
Super Single rooms for upper-class students will be available on one co-ed floor of Somers Residence Hall Dorms. These rooms are the size of a regular double room but for a single occupant.
Maple, Willow and Birch Apartments
These apartments house two students with living area, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
- Two bedroom apartments: $8,446 annually
Cedar
These apartments house four students and include a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and full bath.
- Two bedroom apartments: $7,344 annually
Scanlon and Kerst Hall Apartments
These apartments house four students and include a living room, two or four bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and full bath.
- Two bedroom apartments: $7,344 annually
- Four bedroom apartments: $8,086 annually
Utilities are included in these rates.
Fees and Expenses
Fees cover various aspects of the college that enhance the overall experience. Fees are non-refundable after the add/drop period for each course.
Health Service Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students taking nine or more credits are charged this fee.
$320 annually
This investment covers:
- Assessment, triage and treatment of acute injury and illness
- Diagnosis and medical management of chronic illness
- Physical exams: sports physicals, routine physicals, annual/gynecological exams
- Health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, anemia and cholesterol
- Health education and information including nutritional assessment and coaching
- Immunization update and administration
- Over-the-counter first aid treatment of allergies, mild anemia, fever, pain, cough and sore throat, minor cuts, burns and rash, GI upset
- Supplies: Ice packs, hot packs, arm slings and crutches
Student Services Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students taking six or more credits are charged this fee.
$310 annually
This investment:
- Enhances student support services
- Allows students to commit funds for student activities
- Develops and expands programming of interest to students
- Makes renovations to student living and community spaces
Technology Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students are charged this fee.
$480 annually
This investment:
- Improves network access
- Enhances student computer labs
- Improves access to information and services available online and through mobile devices
- Improves instructional technology to enhance online and classroom instruction
Course and program fees may apply.
Other Expenses
Transportation and personal expenses vary from student to student. A $1,434 transportation and a $1,594 personal expense allowance is provided.
Textbook Allowances
Provided below are the textbook allowances that are used for financial aid purposes and calculating a student’s cost of attendance. The actual cost of textbooks will vary by program, by vendor and by book format. Please see the St. Scholastica Online Bookstore powered by TextbookX to price your books.
Undergraduate textbook allowance per semester for financial aid purposes.
| Credits | Undergraduate Book Allowance |
|---|---|
| 12+ credits | $600 per semester |
| 9-11 credits | $450 per semester |
| 6-8 credits | $300 per semester |
| 1-5 credits | $150 per semester |
2024-25 Tuition and Fees: Traditional Undergraduates and Transfer Students
Cost/Tuition Information
Scholarships, grants and other financial aid will bring down the actual costs significantly from the listed tuition and fees.
Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 Credits) | $40,720 |
| Housing and Meal Plan | $11,830 |
| Fees (based on 16 credits) | $1,058 |
| Total | $53,608 |
- Per-Credit Tuition: $1,280
Tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Housing
Living in a residence hall allows you to get the full college experience. You will meet people from all around the world just by walking down the hall. You’ll make lifelong friends and have easy access to all student services.
First-Year Housing
Somers Residence Hall Dorms and Suites: $6,280 annually + meal plan
Meal plans are required for first-year students living on campus.
Single Bedroom
Contact Residential Life for the rate.
Upperclassmen Housing
A minimum 80-block meal plan is required for those selecting the Super Single option.
Somers Residence Hall Dorms Super Single: $7,130 + meal plan
Super Single rooms for upper-class students will be available on one co-ed floor of Somers Residence Hall Dorms. These rooms are the size of a regular double room but for a single occupant.
Maple, Willow and Birch Apartments
These apartments house two students with living area, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
- Two bedroom apartments: $8,200 annually
Cedar
These apartments house four students and include a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and full bath.
- Two bedroom apartments: $7,130 annually
Scanlon and Kerst Hall Apartments
These apartments house four students and include a living room, two or four bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and full bath.
- Two bedroom apartments: $7,130 annually
- Four bedroom apartments: $7,850 annually
Utilities are included in these rates.
Fees and Expenses
Fees cover various aspects of the college that enhance the overall experience. Fees are non-refundable after the add/drop period for each course.
Health Service Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students taking nine or more credits are charged this fee.
$310 annually
This investment covers:
- Assessment, triage and treatment of acute injury and illness
- Diagnosis and medical management of chronic illness
- Physical exams: sports physicals, routine physicals, annual/gynecological exams
- Health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, anemia and cholesterol
- Health education and information including nutritional assessment and coaching
- Immunization update and administration
- Over-the-counter first aid treatment of allergies, mild anemia, fever, pain, cough and sore throat, minor cuts, burns and rash, GI upset
- Supplies: Ice packs, hot packs, arm slings and crutches
Student Services Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students taking six or more credits are charged this fee.
$300 annually
This investment:
- Enhances student support services
- Allows students to commit funds for student activities
- Develops and expands programming of interest to students
- Makes renovations to student living and community spaces
Technology Fee
All registered main campus undergraduate students are charged this fee.
$448 annually
This investment:
- Improves network access
- Enhances student computer labs
- Improves access to information and services available online and through mobile devices
- Improves instructional technology to enhance online and classroom instruction
Course and program fees may apply.
Other Expenses
Transportation and personal expenses vary from student to student. A $1,322 transportation and a $1,544 personal expense allowance is provided.
Textbook Allowances
Provided below are the textbook allowances that are used for financial aid purposes and calculating a student’s cost of attendance. The actual cost of textbooks will vary by program, by vendor and by book format. Please see the St. Scholastica Online Bookstore powered by TextbookX to price your books.
Undergraduate textbook allowance per semester for financial aid purposes.
| Credits | Undergraduate Book Allowance |
|---|---|
| 12+ credits | $600 per semester |
| 9-11 credits | $450 per semester |
| 6-8 credits | $300 per semester |
| 1-5 credits | $150 per semester |
2024-25 Tuition and Fees: Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs
Cost/Tuition Information
- BA Accounting: $410 per credit
- BA Business Management: $410 per credit
- BS CIS: $410 per credit
- BS Computer Science: $410 per credit
- BS Elementary Education Degree Completion: $410 per credit
- BS Health Information Management: $410 per credit
- BA Marketing: $410 per credit
- BA Organizational Leadership: $410 per credit
- BA Psychology: $410 per credit
- BA Social Work: $410 per credit
- Post-Baccalaureate Nursing: $14,215 per semester
- RN to BS Online Nursing Track: $410 per credit
Certificate
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management (HIM): $410 per credit
Tuition rates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Fees and Expenses
Fees cover various aspects of the college that enhance the overall experience. Fees are non-refundable after the add/drop period for each course.
Health Service Fee
A $155 per semester fee that allows students to be seen in Student Health Services. This fee doesn’t apply to Post-Baccalaureate Nursing students.
Technology Fee
All registered adult undergraduate and online students are charged this fee.
$14 per credit
This investment:
- Improves network access
- Enhances student computer labs
- Improves access to information and services available online and through mobile devices
- Improves instructional technology to enhance online and classroom instruction
Other Expenses
Transportation and personal expenses vary from student to student. A $1,060 transportation and a $1,286 personal expense allowance is provided.
Textbook Allowances
Provided below are the textbook allowances that are used for financial aid purposes and calculating a student’s cost of attendance. The actual cost of textbooks will vary by program, by vendor and by book format. Please see the St. Scholastica Online Bookstore powered by TextbookX to price your books.
Undergraduate textbook allowance per semester for financial aid purposes.
| Credits | Undergraduate Book Allowance |
|---|---|
| 12+ credits | $600 per semester |
| 9-11 credits | $450 per semester |
| 6-8 credits | $300 per semester |
| 1-5 credits | $150 per semester |
2024-25 Tuition and Fees: Graduate and Doctorate
Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students
- Doctor of Educational Leadership: $800 per credit
- Doctor of Nursing Practice: $925 per credit
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: $925 per credit
- Graduate Reading Teacher Licensure: $480 per credit
- Graduate Special Education Licensure: $480 per credit
- Graduate Teaching Licensure (MS): $590 per credit
- MBA in Leadership and Change: $595 per credit
- Master of Education: $480 per credit
- Master of Social Work: $725 per credit
- Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics: $595 per credit
- Master of Science in Chemistry: $670 per credit
- Master of Science in Exercise Physiology: $775 per credit
- Master of Science Health Information Management: $680 per credit
- Master of Science Health Informatics: $680 per credit
- Master of Healthcare Administration: $595 per credit
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy; $925 per credit
- Master of Science in PA Medicine: $945 per credit
- Post-Baccalaureate Nursing: $14,215 per semester
- Post-Graduate DNP: $925 per credit
- Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy: $800 per credit
Certificates
Business and Technology
- Applied Data Analytics Certificate: $595 per credit
- Change Leadership Certificate: $595 per credit
- Health Informatics Certificate: $680 per credit
- Healthcare Administration Certificate: $595 per credit
- Project Management Certificate: $595 per credit
Education
- Certificate in Computer Science Education: $480 per credit
- Certificate in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: $480 per credit
- Certificate in Educational Technology: $480 per credit
- Certificate in Literacy Instruction: $480 per credit
Nursing
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program: $925 per credit
Sciences
- Certificate in Chemistry: $670 per credit
Tuition rates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Fees and Expenses
Fees cover various aspects of the college that enhance the overall experience. Fees are non-refundable after the add/drop period for each course.
Health Service Fee
A $155 per semester fee that allows students to be seen in Student Health Services. This fee is required for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology and PA Medicine students. Students in these programs are also required to be covered by medical health insurance. Those who are not covered by their own insurance plan have the option of enrolling in The College of St. Scholastica Health Insurance Program.
Technology Fee
All registered graduate and doctoral students are charged this fee.
$14 per credit.
This investment:
- Improves network access
- Enhances student computer labs
- Improves access to information and services available online and through mobile devices
- Improves instructional technology to enhance online and classroom instruction
Course and program fees may apply.
Other Expenses
Transportation and personal expenses vary from student to student. A $1,060 transportation and a $1,286 personal expense allowance is provided.
Textbook Allowances
Provided below are the textbook allowances that are used for financial aid purposes and calculating a student’s cost of attendance. The actual cost of textbooks will vary by program, by vendor and by book format. Please see the St. Scholastica Online Bookstore powered by TextbookX to price your books.
Graduate textbook allowance per semester for financial aid purposes.
| Credits | Graduate Book Allowance |
|---|---|
| 6+ credits | $600 per semester |
| 5 credits | $450 per semester |
| 3-4 credits | $300 per semester |
| 1-2 credits | $150 per semester |
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (COA) estimates what it will reasonably cost a student to attend The College of St. Scholastica for a given period, usually one academic year. The amount is before any financial aid and includes allowances for tuition, housing and meals, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees and miscellaneous expenses. Colleges use the cost of attendance to determine each student’s eligibility for financial aid, such as grants and loans. The actual cost of attending St. Scholastica varies depending on your enrollment and particular spending habits.
2025-26 Cost of Attendance Expenses
| Expense Category | Living On Campus | Living With Parent | Living Off Campus | Online | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $41,940 | $41,940 | $41,940 | Varies by Program | Varies by Program |
| Health Service Fee | $320 | $320 | $320 | N/A | $320** |
| Technology Fee | $480 | $480 | $480 | $480 | $15/credit |
| Student Services Fee | $310 | $310 | $310 | N/A | N/A |
| Books/Supplies | $1,200 (12+ credits) | $1,200 (12+ credits) | $1,200 (12+ credits) | $1,200 (12+ credits) | $1,200 (6+ credits) |
| Housing | 6,470 | N/A | $6,470 | $6,470 | $8,446 |
| Meals | $5,880 | $5,880 | $5,880 | $5,880 | $5,880 |
| Personal | $1,594 | $1,594 | $1,594 | $1,594 | $1,594 |
| Travel | $1,434 | $1,434 | $1,434 | $1,434 | $1,434 |
| Total | $59,628 | $53,158 | $59,628 | Varies by Program | Varies by Program |
Tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.
* Tuition rates for traditional undergraduates and transfer students is based upon 12-18 credits. The cost per credit is $1,320.
** This fee is required for only Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology and PA Medicine students. See the tuition and fees section for more information.
2024-25 Cost of Attendance Expenses
| Expense Category | Living On Campus | Living With Parent | Living Off Campus | Online | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $40,720 | $40,720 | $40,720 | Varies by Program | Varies by Program |
| Health Service Fee | $310 | $310 | $310 | N/A | $310** |
| Technology Fee | $448 | $448 | $448 | $448 | $14/credit |
| Student Services Fee | $300 | $300 | $300 | N/A | N/A |
| Books/Supplies | $1,200 (12+ credits) | $1,200 (12+ credits) | $1,200 (12+ credits) | $1,200 (12+ credits) | $1,200 (6+ credits) |
| Housing | 6,280 | N/A | $6,280 | $6,280 | $8,200 |
| Meals | $5,550 | $5,550 | $5,550 | $5,550 | $5,550 |
| Personal | $1,544 | $1,544 | $1,544 | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Travel | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
| Total | $57,674 | $51,394 | $57,674 | Varies by Program | Varies by Program |
Tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on individual program plans. Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.
* Tuition rates for traditional undergraduates and transfer students is based upon 12-18 credits. The cost per credit is $1,280.
** This fee is required for only Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology and PA Medicine students. See the tuition and fees section for more information.
