Undergraduate Traditional Charges

Finances

Traditional Undergraduate Program

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.

Tuition

Program Cost
1-11 (and over 18 hours) per credit hour $1,265
12-18 credit hours, per semester $15,150
Summer Term, per credit hour $465
Summer Architecture Tour, per credit hour1 $275
Auditing Students, per hour $285
Private Instruction Fee, for credit, per credit hour2
half-hour lessons $225
hour lessons $450
Private Instruction Fee, no credit2 $225
Group Instruction Fee, per class (class voice/piano/guitar)2 $110
High School Prep Students, per credit hour (some courses have additional fees) $135
Christian Service Program, per credit hour (except music lessons) $155
1

The Summer Architecture Tour (ARC381, INT381) are billed an additional $2800 in both fall and spring terms immediately preceding the summer course.

2

In addition to the hourly tuition fee if total registered hours is over 18 hours or under 12 hours. 

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.

Room and Board

Item Fee
19 Meal Plan
Multiple occupancy, per semester $6,160
Single occupancy, per semester $7,180
14 Meal Plan
Multiple occupancy, per semester $6,055
Single occupancy, per semester $7,055
10 Meal Plan (not available to freshmen and new students)
Multiple occupancy, per semester $6,110
Single occupancy, per semester $7,120
10 Meal Plan + $400 Eagle Bucks (not available to freshmen and new students)
Multiple occupancy, per semester $5,915
Single occupancy, per semester $6,890
Commuter Meal Plan $750 Eagle Bucks, per semester $700
School Breaks, per day (all students, room only) $35
Summer, per week (all students, room only) $170
*

Eagle Bucks may be used at the Dining Hall, Jerry’s Café (HAWAC) and Riverside Café (Lindner Tower). Eagle Bucks included with meal plans do NOT roll from semester to semester.

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
1

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.

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
CSC104, CSC314, CSC202, EDU321 (IRC Membership Fee), EDU231, EDU331, EDU350 (Education Practicum Fee - Practicum II and III, except hometown) $25 per course
ARC101, ART181, SCM120 $50 per course
ESS112, ESS120, ESS140 $60 per course
ESS365 (NSCA Membership) $70 per course
SCM181C, SCM181E, SCM181L, SCM181P $85 per course
ARC381, INT381 $100 per course
ART111, ART319C, ART319M, ART419C, ART419M, ART496, ART497. DES121, DES122, DES231, DES319C, DES319M, DES331, DES332 $150 per course
BIO171, BIO172, BIO177, BIO272, BIO273, BIO274, BIO350, BIO371, BIO372, BIO376, BIO378, BIO379, BIO380, BIO480, BIO495, BCM358, BCM471, BCM495, CHM150, CHM153, CHM154, CHM255, CHM257, CHM258, CHM495, MAT311, PHS241, PHS245, PHY237, PHY238, PHY247, PHY248 $175 per course
ART123, ART211, ART227, DES228, DES229, DES231, DES322, DES420, DES496, DES497, FLM243, FLM343, FLM330, FLM339 $200 per course
ART217, ART315, ART316, DES322 $250 per course
ART218, ART222, ART223, ART311, ART314, ART323 $300 per course
ART212, ART312, DES340, EDU411 (Student Teaching/edTPA Fee) $400 per course
ARC122 $970 per semester
ARC251, ARC252, ARC351, ARC352, ARC451, ARC452, INT351, INT352, INT451, INT452 $970 per semester

Non-Academic Fees

Item Fee
Housing Security Deposit: $150
Motor Vehicle Registration Fee, per semester: $60
I.D. replacement Fee: $25
Health Insurance Fee1
Fall Semester: $1,015
Spring Semester (including Summer): $1,408
Payment Plan Fee (Judson Payment Plan - see MyJudson for detailed payment due dates per program), per billable term: $100
1

All international students, all graduate architecture students, all music certificate students, and all traditional undergraduate students taking 6 or more credit hours will be automatically enrolled in the insurance plan and charged accordingly. 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.

Academic Fees

Item Fee
Graduation Fee (cap, gown, diploma, and other commencement expenses)1: $100
Credentials (placement file) - three free, then per order: $10
Diploma Replacement Fee: $25
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
1

The graduation fee must be paid regardless of whether the student plans to participate in the formal Commencement ceremony.

New Student Fees

Item Fee
Application Fee: $50
Enrollment Deposit (Guarantees a place for students and applies to first semester tuition; nonrefundable after June 1): $250
Welcome Weekend Fee, first semester only: $150

Student Fines and Fees

Item Fee
Late Tuition Payment, per semester: $150
Late Medical Records Processing Fee (for incomplete medical records 30 days after registration): $75
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

Off-Campus Instructional Programs

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.

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

Fall and Spring Semesters

For a class dropped by Friday of the first week, the tuition will be recalculated based on the new class load. There is no refund for classes dropped after this day. Course fees will be refunded in full if a course is cancelled by the University.

Summer Term only

For a class dropped before the it starts, the tuition for that class will be refunded at 100%. See the schedules below for summer classes dropped after the class has started. Course fees will be refunded in full if a course is cancelled by the University.

Tuition and Fees Refund for Withdrawal

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:

(15-17 Week courses) Fall and Spring Semesters

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) Primarily Summer Classes

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) Half-Semester Classes

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%