Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Explaining the Costs
Here is a breakdown of the costs of a Saint Francis education. Figuring out what your education will cost and how to pay for it can feel daunting at first. We try to make the process as straightforward and transparent as possible. Know that there are always people and resources to help.
Undergraduate Students
Tuition and Fees
| Item | Semester | Year |
| Tuition for 12-18 credit hours* | $18,130 | $36,260 |
| Semester Fee | $280 | $560 |
| Technology Fee | $365 | $730 |
| Food and Housing (Double) | $5,965 | $11,930 |
| Total Bill** | $24,740 | $49,480 |
*$1,150 per semester hour over 18 semester hours
**Check Program Fees below for program, course and miscellaneous fees
Tuition and fees for full-time students for 2025-2026 academic year.
| Item | 2025-26 Academic Year Rate |
| Tuition per credit hour | $1,150 |
| Semester Fee (1-5 hours) | $135 |
| Semester Fee (6-8 hours) | $185 |
| Semester Fee (9-11 hours) | $230 |
| Technology Fee per semester hour | $35 |
| Item | 2025 Summer Session Rate | 2026 Summer Session Rate |
| Tuition per credit hour | $555 | $570 |
| Session Fee | $100 | $105 |
| Technology Fee | $35 | $35 |
For fully online programs, the tuition rate per credit hour is $515 for the academic year 2025-2026. Course or program fees may apply. Students enrolled in online programs are not eligible for institutional scholarships.
| Item | 2025-26 Academic Year Semester Cost |
| Studio Art BA | $92 |
| Studio Art BFA | $96 |
| Graphic Design | $59 |
| Pre-Art Therapy | $45 |
| Animation | $77 |
| Communication Film | $75 |
| Game and App Development | $75 |
| Information and Technology | $75 |
| Visual Art Education | $180 |
| Music Technology | $59 |
| ASN Fort Wayne | $20 |
| BSN Fort Wayne | $50 |
| PTA | $350 |
| Surg Tech | $300 |
| Rad Tech | $175 |
| Respiratory Therapy | $125 |
| Echocardiography | $310 |
| Sonography | $230 |
| Clinical, Health & Exercise Science Tech | $250 |
| Undergrad Education Major | $250 |
| Division of Sciences | $100 |
| Item | 2025-26 Academic Year Semester Cost or Course Cost | Course(s) Associated with Fee |
| Professional Nursing Fee | $32 | |
| Math Remediation Fee | $150 | |
| Testing Fee – MBA | $49 | BUS 590, MGMT 584 |
| Inbound Peregrine Assessment for Freshman | $49 | BUS 101 |
| Outbound Peregrine Assessment for Senior | $49 | BUS 489 |
| Teacher Licensure – per class | $750 | |
| Graduate Education Clinical Practicum Fee | $400 | EDUC 674, 681, 685, 690; SPED 660, 671, 673 |
| Graduate Education Clinical Internship Fee | $600 | EDUC 676, 682, 687, 691; SPED 675, 676 |
| Program Fee-AMI | $65 | AMI 378, 425, 475 |
| Music Lessons | $300 | |
| Costume Cleaning | $32 | MUSP 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 |
| Gloves & Uniform Cleaning | $57 | MUSP 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 |
| Course Fee Certification | $150 | PHES 452 |
| ATI Testing Fee | $800 | NURS 100, 121, 201 |
| Kaplan NCLEX Review Package | $475 | NURS 294, 419 |
| Health Science Clinical Late Fee | $500 | (Nursing) |
| Europe Trip | $350 | ARTH 336 |
| Course Fee (ART 105 is Europe Trip only) | $350 | ART 105, ART 335 |
| Transcript Fee | $25 | |
| Independent Study Fee | $105 (per credit hour) | |
| Directed Study Fee | $105 (per credit hour) | |
| Prior Learning Assessment Fee | $75 (per credit hour) | |
| Credit by Exam | $30 (per credit hour) | |
| Incomplete Thesis – Masters | $500 | |
| Late Payment Fee | $50 (monthly during semester) | |
| Payment Plan Enrollment Fee | $35 | |
| Audit Fee | $365 (per credit hour) | |
| NSF Check Fee | $35 | |
| Lost Key Fee | $25 | |
| Residential Council Fee | $10 | |
| USF OneCard – replacement | $10 | |
| USF OneCard – copy/print per page-B&W | $0.05 | |
| USF OneCard – copy/print per page-Color | $0.25 | |
| Health Sciences – PIN Badge | $9.25 | |
| Health Sciences – Magnetic Badge | $10.75 | |
| Housing Deposit | $205 | |
| Pope John Paul II Center Lockers | $25 | |
| Senior Citizen Tuition Rate per credit hour* | $385 |
Cost of Attendance
The following information can help you plan for your Saint Francis education. These costs are used by the Financial Aid Office to determine maximum borrowing and overall need. Exact costs will vary according to:
- Students’ status: graduate, undergraduate, full-time, part-time, commuter, residential
- Meal plan options
- Residential housing selection
- Program and/or course fees
Cost of Attendance Sheet
Cost of Attendance From Previous Years
Review a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees for Saint Francis from the previous academic year. Explore last year’s cost of attendance:
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid
Welcome Center
North Campus
Phone: 260-399-8003
Email: finaid@sf.edu
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