Real Value
A college degree remains one of the best investments in your future. Recent graduates with a bachelor's degree earn $24,000 more on average than those with just a high school diploma, according to a 2023 study by the association of Public & Land-Grant Universities. Other studies have consistently shown college graduates earn more over their lifetime than those without a degree.
But college is expensive and it can be daunting to think about trying to cover the cost. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to reduce costs and to secure additional resources to make a college degree attainable.
Undergraduate Costs Before Aid 2026-27
Full time - On Campus
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Per Semester$15,250 $1,000 $2,000 $3,250 $21,500 |
Per Year$30,500 $2,000 $4,000 $6,500 $43,000 |
*Other fees may apply to specific courses (such as science labs, computer lab, etc.)
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Tuition LPN Bridge Tuition Technology/SBU library fee Academic materials fee |
$245 per credit hour $470 per credit hour $30 per credit hour $30 per credit hour |
Other fees may apply to specific courses (such as science labs, computer lab, etc.)
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Tuition Technology/SBU library fee Academic materials fee |
$245 per credit hour $30 per credit hour $30 per credit hour |
Other fees may apply to specific courses (such as science labs, computer lab, etc.)
Nursing ASN
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ASN Tuition Mercy College of Health Professions fee Technology/SBU library fee ASN program fee |
$470 per credit hour $140 per credit hour $30 per credit hour $1,150 per semester |
Radiography, ASR
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ASR Tuition Mercy College of Health Professions fee Technology/SBU library fee ASR program fee Academic materials fee |
$470 $140 per credit hour $30 per credit hour $205 per semester $30 per credit hour |
General Education
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General Education Tuition Technology/SBU library fee Academic materials fee |
$345 $30 per credit hour $30 per credit hour |
Other fees may apply to specific courses (such as science labs, computer lab, etc.)
Visit our Worldwide Campus page for a complete list of programs and costs.
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*Additional Program Fees
Some academic programs on the SBU-Bolivar Campus have additional program-specific fees, in addition to the standard undergraduate tuition and fees. A complete list of all course fees, lab fees, and other costs can be found by downloading the University Catalog.
Education Degree Programs
Student teaching: $350 (assessed in student's last semester or semester in which he/she student teaches)
Additional testing fees will be incurred for the MoGEA and MoCA exams during the student's
final year. However, these fees are paid to the testing center at the time of the
exam (costs vary based on test).
Music Degree Programs
Applied music: $250 per credit hour per semester
Applied music (non-credit): $250 for a half-hour lesson each week for the semester
Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Program fee: $140 per nursing credit hour (four semesters of nursing classes)
Fee includes: lab fee, professional fee, curriculum lab fee, library fee, and assessment
fee.
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