Nursing: Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
2026-2027 Tuition Rates
Domestic Rate
(Excludes Pre/Intended and RN-BS)
| 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 2026, fall 2026, spring 2027, or summer 2027 |
$420.79/hr | $5,685.39 per term | $420.79/hr | $5,685.39 per term | $420.79/hr | $5,685.39 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 |
$410.89/hr | $5,551.11 per term | $410.89/hr | $5,551.11 per term | $410.89/hr | $5,551.11 per term |
| Summer 2024, fall 2024, or spring 2025 |
$392.04/hr | $5,295.34 per term | $392.04/hr | $5,295.34 per term | $392.04/hr | $5,295.34 per term |
| Summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024 |
$375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term |
| Summer 2022, fall 2022, or spring 2023 |
$375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term |
| Spring 2022 | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term |
| Summer 2021 or Fall 2021 | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term | $375.80/hr | $5,075.06 per term | $420.79/hr | $5,685.39 per term |
| Spring 2021 | $369.07/hr | $4,983.79 per term | $420.79/hr | $5,685.39 per term | $420.79/hr | $5,685.39 per term |
| Fall 2020 or prior | $420.79/hr | $5,685.39 per term | $420.79/hr | $5,685.39 per term | $420.79/hr | $5,685.39 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.
International Rate
(Excludes Pre/Intended and RN-BS)
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program | 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) |
| Nursing (excludes pre/intended & RN-BS) | $826.58/hr | $11,190.78 per term | $826.58/hr | $11,190.78 per term | $826.58/hr | $11,190.78 per term |
General Fees
| Fee Type | # of Hours | DeKalb Campus Courses | Regional Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Fee | 1-12 hrs | $109.59/hr | -- |
| Outreach Delivery Fees | 1 hr or more | -- | $56.00/hr |
| Regional Course Charges | 1 hr or more | -- | $100.00/hr |
| Academic Program Enhancement Fee | 6 hrs or less | $125.00 per term | |
| 7 hrs or more | $270.00 per term | ||
| Student Health Insurance † | 9 hrs or more | $1,419.50 per term (fall and spring only) |
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†For instructions on waiving insurance online, please view the Student Health Insurance website.
2025-2026 Nursing Tuition and Fee Rates
Contact Us
Office of the Bursar
Swen Parson Hall Room 235
Phone: 815-753-1885
Email: Bursar Email Form
Estimated Cost of Attendance
2026-2027 Undergraduate Full-time
- Tuition: $11,010
- Fees: $3,390
- Loan fees: $74
- Housing and food: $15,046
- Travel: $2,160
- Books and supplies: $632
- Miscellaneous / personal expenses: $1,560
*Total: $33,872
*View more details on estimated cost of attendance based on program of study and other financial aid assumptions.