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Standard fees

Academic Fees

Item Fee
Graduation Fee (cap, gown, diploma, and other commencement expenses)1: $200
Add/Drop Fee, per transaction (See the Adding and Dropping Courses section of the catalog for details): $30
Challenge Examination Fee, per credit hour (development/evaluation): $100
Special Course Arrangement Fee, per course: $375
Credentials (placement file) - three free, then per order: $10
Diploma Replacement Fee: $50
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The graduation fee must be paid regardless of whether the student plans to participate in the formal Commencement ceremony.

Non-Academic Fees

Item Fee
Motor Vehicle Registration Fee, per semester: $60
Health Insurance Fee1
Fall Semester: $1,073
Spring Semester (including Summer): $1,487
Payment Plan Fee (Judson Payment Plan - see MyJudson for detailed payment due dates per program), per billable term: $100
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All international students, all graduate architecture students, all music certificate students, and all bachelors-seeking traditional undergraduate students taking 6 or more credit hours will be automatically enrolled in the insurance plan and charged accordingly. Non-traditional (professional studies) undergrad students are not eligible to enroll in the insurance plan. Students are not charged when evidence of similar coverage, with completed waiver form is received in the Health Center within 10 days following registration. Refunds are issued on a case by case basis.  Contact the Health Center for more information.

Student Fines and Fees

Item Fee
Late Registration Fee, per semester: $150
Late Payment Fee, per month: $150
Late Medical Records Processing Fee (for incomplete medical records 30 days after registration): $75
I.D. replacement Fee: $25
Returned Check Fine, per occurrence: $25
ACH Return Fine, per occurrence (NSF online electronic payment or incorrect account numbers): $15
Failure to Register Vehicle Fine, per semester: $100
Handicapped Zone Fine: $350
Smoking Fine (per incident): $100

Traditional Undergraduate Programs

Traditional programs are those which operate on a "traditional" 3-term model (fall, spring, and summer). 

Payment in Full Due

  • August 1 - Fall Semester 
  • January 1 - Spring Semester 
  • May 1 - Summer Semester

For payment information, see the Financial Information page of the catalog.

New Student Fees

Item Fee
Bachelors Program Application Fee: $50
Enrollment Deposit1: $250
Welcome Weekend Fee,1 first semester only: $150
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These fees are applicable to bachelors students only.

The enrollment deposit guarantees a place for students and applies to first semester tuition; nonrefundable after June 1.

Tuition

Program Cost
Bachelor 1-11 (and over 181), per credit hour: $1,320
Bachelor 12-18 credit hours, per semester: $15,835
Bachelor Summer Term, per credit hour: $465
Summer Architecture Tour, per credit hour2: $275
RN (AASN) Program, per credit hour: $725
LPN (Certificate) Program, per credit hour: $750
RISE Students Year 1-2, per semester: $15,835
High School Prep Students, per credit hour (some courses have additional fees): $135
Teacher Certification Students, per credit hour: $475
Christian Service Program, per credit hour (except music lessons): $155
Auditing Students, per hour: $285
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In addition to the hourly tuition fee if total registered hours is over 18 hours.

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The Summer Architecture Tour (ARC381, INT381) are billed an additional cost in both fall and spring terms immediately preceding the summer course. See ARC380A and ARC380B course fees below.

Unclassified Enrollment

There will be a $25 per course fee assessed for non-degree seeking Judson University alumni and for non-degree seeking senior citizens age 65 or older taking courses for no credit, provided there is space available within the courses. Seniors and alumni must pay pertinent fees, if any (e.g. private music lessons, supply fees, etc.). Senior citizens and alumni may register for courses, as space permits, from the day before classes begin until the close of registration. If you are interested in taking a course, please contact the Registrar's Office for assistance.

Off-Campus Enrollment

Students participating in off-campus instructional programs for credit will pay appropriate tuition and fees. Other expenses incurred because of the nature of the course(s) will be borne by the students. Food, lodging and travel expenses will be paid in advance by participants. These will be specified by the instructor of the course in consultation.

Room and Board

Bachelors and RISE Students
Item Fee
Housing Security Deposit $150
19 Meal Plan
Multiple occupancy, per semester: $6,960
Single occupancy, per semester: $7,545
14 Meal Plan
Multiple occupancy, per semester: $6,835
Single occupancy, per semester: $7,410
10 Meal Plan (not available to freshmen and new students)
Multiple occupancy, per semester: $6,675
Single occupancy, per semester: $7,475
Commuter Meal Plan per semester
50 Meal Plan $550
40 Meal Plan $450
25 Meal Plan1 $290
School Breaks, per day (all students, room only): $35
Summer, per week (all students, room only): $170
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Eagle Bucks may be used at the Dining Hall, Jerry’s Café (HAWAC) and Riverside Café (Lindner Tower). Eagle Bucks are purchased separately from meal plans and do NOT roll from semester to semester.

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Commuter athletes in season will be required to carry the 25 meal plan at minimum.

Standard Fees

Item Fee
Judson Student Life Fee,1 per semester (prorated based on number of credit hours)
Resident: $265
Commuter: $235
Campus Technology Fee, per semester (prorated based on number of credit hours): $265
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Provides a budget for the JSO to plan concerts, social outings, mission trips, spiritual life retreats, community service outings, banquets, class, commuter and dorm events. Also provides executive student leaders with basic stipends.

Fee applies to bachelors and RISE students only; students who do not pay the student life fee may not attend JSO-sponsored events except by invitation.

Course Fees

Note: Fees also apply to honors sections of these courses.

Course fees are differential fees which which apply to specific courses, resulting from the unique expenses of their programs. These fees apply directly to the specialized programming, technology, materials, and physical resources necessary to maintain the distinctive excellence of programs at Judson.

Course Fee
CSC202, EDU231 (Education Practicum Fee, excluding hometown) $25 per course
EDU321 (IRC Membership Fee) $30 per course
ARC101, ART181, ART419C, EDU331, SCM120 $50 per course
ESS112, ESS140 $60 per course
SCM181C, SCM181E, SCM181L, SCM181P $85 per course
ARC381, ARC581, INT381, ART496, ART497, DES496, DES497 $100 per course
EDU411 $125 per course
HSC102, NUR101, NUR103, NUR104, NUR105 , NUR106, NUR107, NUR110, NUR112, NUR116, NUR117, NUR118, NUR211, NUR212, NUR213, NUR214, NUR215 (ATI Fee) $165 per course
BCM358, BCM471, BCM495, BIO171, BIO172, BIO177, BIO273, BIO274, BIO271, BIO371, BIO372, BIO376, BIO378, BIO379, BIO380, BIO480, BIO495, CHM153, CHM154, CHM255, CHM257, CHM258, CHM495, MAT311, PHS241, PHS245, PHY237, PHY238 $175 per course
ART111, ART419M, DES121, DES322, DES331, DES332, FLM343 $200 per course
ART123, DES420 $250 per course
ART211, ART217, ART218, ART222, ART223, ART314, ART323, DES228, DES229, DES231, DES321, FLM243 $300 per course
NUR103L, NUR104C, NUR106C, NUR112L, NUR113L, NUR115, NUR212C (Nursing Lab Fee) $325 per course
ART218, ART222, ART223, ART311, ART314, ART323 $300 per course
ART212, ART312, EDU411 (Student Teaching/edTPA Fee) $400 per course
NUR103, NUR104, NUR105, NUR106, NUR112, NUR113, NUR115, NUR212 (nursing lab fees) $325
ART316 $350 per course
ART311, ART312 $400 per course
NUR112C, NUR117C (Clinical Start Up Fee) $470 per course
ART212 $600 per course
ARC122, ARC251, ARC252, ARC351, ARC352, ARC451, ARC452, INT351, INT352, INT451, INT452 $970 per semester
Private Music Instruction Fee $250 per no-credit course
Private Music Instruction Fee $250 per credit hour
Group Music Instruction Fee (class voice/piano/guitar) $110 per course
ARC380A, ARC380B $4000 (subject to change based on travel costs)

Non-Traditional Undergraduate Programs

Non-traditional programs are those which operate on a "non-standard" 2-term model (fall and spring), in which students are enrolled in courses year-round.

Payment in Full Due

Two weeks prior to the first day of registered class for the term

A term is made up of all the courses registered in either a Fall or Spring session. The start of a term is the first class meeting of the first course that begins in the term. The end date of a term is the last class meeting of the last course that began in that term.

Students in professional studies programs are billed per course. For payment information, see the Financial Information page of the catalog.

Tuition

Program Cost
Associate of Arts, per credit hour (this includes the Campus Technology Fee): $480
Bachelor of Arts, per credit hour (this includes the Campus Technology Fee): $580

Refunds

Definitions

  • Refund - a credit entered on a student's account to reduce the amount of charges

  • Week - a calendar week

  • Drop - refers to cancellation of registration for individual classes

  • Withdrawal - refers to cancellation of registration to all classes for a term or multiple terms

Tuition Refund Insurance

An optional insurance program is available to help refund student tuition, fees, and room/board charges, up to the annual policy limits, if you unable to complete the semester. This insurance program complements and enhances our school's refund policy and we believe families will benefit from this added protection. Visit GradGuard for additional information.

Medical Insurance Refunds

The medical insurance premium will be refunded in full if appropriate documentation for a waiver is submitted to the Health Center prior to the end of the second week of classes. No refund of the medical insurance premium will be made after the second week of classes; however, the student will be covered for the remainder of that coverage period.

Tuition Refund for Dropping a Class Within the Term (Traditional)

For a class dropped before the it starts, the tuition for that class will be refunded at 100%. See the Registration page for details regarding drop deadlines for courses. Course fees will be refunded in full if a course is cancelled by the University.

Financial Aid may be adjusted according to R2T4 government calculations based on the days of attendance and number of net billed hours. See Financial Aid pages for details.

Tuition Refund for Dropping a Class Within the Term (Non-Traditional)

If a non-traditional student must drop a registered course from within the term, the following policies are applicable:

  • Course dropped prior to class start date:

    • Will be refunded at 100%

    • Financial Aid may be adjusted according to R2T4 government calculations based on the days of attendance and number of net billed hours

    • Course will remain on the student’s transcript with grade according to the calendar below
    • A per course $30 Drop Fee will be assessed

  • Courses dropped after the class start date:

    • Financial Aid may be adjusted according to R2T4 government calculations based on the days of attendance and number of net billed hours

    • No tuition refund will be issued

    • Course will remain on the student’s transcript with grade according to the calendar below
    • A per course $30 Drop Fee will be assessed

Dropped classes may be rescheduled and will be billed at the credit hour rate in effect at the time the course is taken. Students should contact their Academic Advisor to adjust their schedule. See the Registration page for details regarding drop deadlines for courses.

Withdrawing from All Courses in the Term

Students who withdraw from the University must file a withdrawal form with the Registrar's Office. Such formal notice will establish the withdrawal date. If a student withdraws without notification, Judson University will determine a withdrawal date. Refunds will be granted per the following schedules based on the type of class:

14-17 Week Courses

Room and Board (if applicable), Tuition and all other fees:

  • Before first day of classes — 100%

  • First day of classes through second week of classes — 90%

  • During third and fourth weeks of classes — 50%

  • During fifth through seventh week of classes — 25%

  • After seventh week of classes — 0%

12-13 Week Courses

Tuition and all other fees:

  • Before first day of classes — 100%

  • First day of classes through second week of classes — 90%

  • During third week of classes — 50%

  • During fourth through sixth week of classes — 25%

  • After seventh week of classes — 0%

7-8 Week Courses

Tuition and all other fees:

  • Before first day of classes – 100%

  • First day of classes through first week of classes — 90%

  • During second week of classes – 50%

  • During third and fourth week of classes — 25%

  • After fourth week of classes — 0%