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Online Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Tuition and Fees
2026-2027 Tuition Rates
The rates listed on this page are for NIU Online. NIU Online programs and certifications offer you flexibility while advancing your education.
Current Undergraduate Tuition Rate for Academic Year 2026-2027
| Domestic | International | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition Rate | 1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
| Tuition (excluding Engineering programs) | $405.79/hr | $5,505.39 per term | $811.58/hr | $11,010.78 per term |
| Tuition (Engineering programs) | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $861.58/hr | $11,610.78 per term |
| Outreach Delivery Fees | $56.00/hr | $672.00 per term* | $56.00/hr | $672.00 per term* |
| Regional Course Charges (Non-Nursing programs) | $50.00/hr | $600.00 per term* | $50.00/hr | $600.00 per term* |
| Regional Course Charges (Nursing programs) | $100.00/hr | $1,200.00 per term* | $100.00/hr | $1,200.00 per term* |
| Academic Program Enhancement Fee | 6 hrs or less | $125.00 per term | 6 hrs or less | $125.00 per term |
| 7 hrs or more | $270.00 per term | 7 hrs or more | $270.00 per term | |
*Outreach Delivery Fees and Regional Course Charges do not cap at 12 credit hours.
Undergraduate domestic rates (initial term of enrollment prior to summer 2026)
View domestic rates (excluding Engineering) »| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term of Enrollment | 1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
| Summer 2025, fall 2025, or spring 2026 |
$395.89/hr | $5,371.11 per term | $395.89/hr | $5,371.11 per term | $395.89/hr | $5,371.11 per term |
| Summer 2024, fall 2024, or spring 2025 |
$377.04/hr | $5,115.34 per term | $377.04/hr | $5,115.34 per term | $377.04/hr | $5,115.34 per term |
| Summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024 |
$360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term |
| Summer 2022, fall 2022, or spring 2023 |
$360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term |
| Spring 2022 | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term |
| Summer 2021 or Fall 2021 | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term | $360.80/hr | $4,895.06 per term | $405.79/hr | $5,505.39 per term |
| Spring 2021 | $354.07/hr | $4,803.79 per term | $405.79/hr | $5,505.39 per term | $405.79/hr | $5,505.39 per term |
| Fall 2020 or prior | $405.79/hr | $5,505.39 per term | $405.79/hr | $5,505.39 per term | $405.79/hr | $5,505.39 per term |
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Term of Enrollment | 1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
1-11 hrs | Full-time (12 hrs or more) |
| Summer 2025, fall 2025, or spring 2026 |
$445.89/hr | $5,971.11 per term | $445.89/hr | $5,971.11 per term | $445.89/hr | $5,971.11 per term |
| Summer 2024, fall 2024, or spring 2025 |
$427.04/hr | $5,715.34 per term | $427.04/hr | $5,715.34 per term | $427.04/hr | $5,715.34 per term |
| Summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024 |
$410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term |
| Summer 2022, fall 2022, or spring 2023 |
$410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term |
| Spring 2022 | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term |
| Summer 2021 or Fall 2021 | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $410.80/hr | $5,495.06 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term |
| Spring 2021 | $404.07/hr | $5,403.79 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term |
| Fall 2020 or prior | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term | $455.79/hr | $6,105.39 per term |
All domestic, non degree-seeking students and post-baccalaureate students will be charged the most CURRENT tuition rate for the term regardless of when they started at NIU.
View a breakdown of the online undergraduate 2025-2026 rates by program (PDF)
View a breakdown of the online undergraduate 2026-2027 rates by program (PDF)
| Certificates | Domestic Tuition & Fees per credit hour |
International Tuition & Fees per credit hour |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Data Science for Business | $952.18 | $952.18 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Eating Disorders and Obesity | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Family and Child Development | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Geographic Information Analysis | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Health Professions Education | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Leadership in Aging Services | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Public Health | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Public Management | $642.18 | $642.18 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: Trauma-informed Counseling | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Certificate of Graduate Study: User Experience (UX) and Learning Analytics | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education | $552.18 | $552.18 |
| Master's Programs | Domestic Tuition & Fees per credit hour |
International Tuition & Fees per credit hour |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Accountancy | $877.18 | $877.18 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education with Licensure) | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Master of Arts in General English Studies | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Master of Business Administration | $952.18 | $952.18 |
| Master of Public Administration: Local Government Management or Strategic Public Management & Leadership | $642.18 | $642.18 |
| Master of Public Health | $752.18 | $752.18 |
| Master of Science in Art and Design Education | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science: Cybersecurity | $612.18 | $612.18 |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics and AI | $952.18 | $952.18 |
| Master of Science in Digital Marketing | $952.18 | $952.18 |
| Master of Science in Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment | $552.18 | $552.18 |
| Master of Science in Education: Educational Administration | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Master of Science in Education: Instructional Technology | $577.18 | $577.18 |
| Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education - Reading | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Master of Science in Education: School Business Management | $445.00 | N/A |
| Master of Science in Health Sciences | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering: Engineering Management | $602.18 | $602.18 |
| Master of Science in Industrial Management | $602.18 | $602.18 |
| Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner | $792.18 | $792.18 |
| Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education | $552.18 | $552.18 |
| Specialist Program | Domestic Tuition & Fees per credit hour |
International Tuition & Fees per credit hour |
|---|---|---|
| Education Specialist in Educational Admin (Superintendent Preparation) | $577.18 | $577.18 |
| Doctoral Programs | Domestic Tuition & Fees per credit hour |
International Tuition & Fees per credit hour |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Education: Higher Education with emphasis in Community College Leadership | $632.18 | $632.18 |
| Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership & Policy Studies | $617.18 | $1,014.57 |
| Doctor of Philosophy: Educational Psychology | $552.18 | $949.57 |
| Doctor of Philosophy: Instructional Technology | $592.18 | $592.18 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | $792.18 | $792.18 |
View a breakdown of the online graduate 2025-2026 rates by program (PDF)
View a breakdown of the online graduate 2026-2027 rates by program (PDF)
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