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Tuition and Fees

The tuition charges assessed do not cover the full instructional and operational costs involved in educating a student. The University receives additional funding from several sources including contributions by private individuals and corporations who recognize the quality of education provided by the University.

The University operates an extensive financial assistance program, with more than one-half of all full-time students receiving some form of financial assistance. Visit the Office of Student Finance for more details.

Tuition and fee rates are established by the Board of Trustees.

This information is current as of the catalog publication date. NLU Tuition and Fees posted online will contain the most current fee information. They are effective for the summer 2024 term through the spring 2025 term for courses offered on the standard term calendar. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change without notice. 

Please note that tuition rates are applicable to the current academic year and are subject to an annual review.

Undergraduate Rates

Full-time (14-18QH), transferring in with 30 QH or less-- Domestic $11,880/year
Full-time (14-18QH), transferring in with 30 QH or less-- International   $11,880/year
Full-time (14-18QH), transferring in with more than 30 QH-- Domestic $6,000/term
Full-time (14-18QH), transferring in with more than 30 QH-- International   $6,333/term
Fewer than 14 credits per term + per credit hour rate if more than 18 credits per term $430/credit hour

Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

TUITION AND FEES

         

PROGRAMS

CULINARY AND BAKING & PASTRY

Full-time: 12-19 Credit Hours/ Quarter Hours

HOSPITALITY

Full-time: 14-18 Credit Hours/Quarter Hours

 

Domestic and International Student

Domestic Student (First-time Freshman)

Domestic Student (Transfer Student)

International Student

Tuition Per Quarter

$6,240

$3,960

$6,000*

$6,333**

Required Student Fee Per Quarter (Full Time)

$275

$275

$275

$275

ANNUAL TUITION & REQUIRED FEES

$26,060

$16,940

$25,100

$26,432

Other Fees Per Quarter

UPASS (can opt-out)

Insurance (can be waived)

 

$120

$617

 

$120

Not Required

 

$120

Not Required

 

$120

$617

PER YEAR WITH OTHER FEES

$29,008

$17,420

$25,580

$29,380

 

 

 

($2,400)*

($2,532)**

ANNUAL TUITION & FEES WITH SCHOLARSHIP

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$23,180

$26,848

Internship & Audit Per Credit

$509

$264

$430

$430

Uniforms & Tool Kit (estimate)

Culinary

Baking & Pastry

Culinary Minor

$971

$1,046

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$687

 

 

$668

 

 

$669

* Baker and Louis Scholarships of 10% of Tuition available for Hospitality Transfer students meeting certain merit or need thresholds.

** Kendall Opportunity Grant reduces tuition for International Hospitality students by up to 10%.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

 

 

PROFESSIONAL CULINARY ARTS

BAKING & PASTRY

Tuition Per Credit Hour

$509

$509

Required Student Fee Per Quarter (Part Time)

$175

$175

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

$4,756

$4,756

$3,229

$4,247

$4,247

$4,247

TOTAL TUITION & REQUIRED FEES (24 QUARTER HOURS – 3 TERMS)

$12,741

$12,741

Other Fees Per Quarter

UPASS (can opt-in)

Insurance (can be waived)

 

$120

$617

 

$120

$617

Uniforms and Tool Kit (estimate)

$668

$903

 

STANDARD FEES*

 

Kendall Student Fee/Quarter

Culinary and Hospitality – Full Time

Part Time (1-5 Hours)

Part Time (6-11 Hours)

 

$2751

$75

$175

Experiential Learning Credit – Per Credit

$115

Credit by Exam (Proficiency Kitchen Test)

$150

Official Transcript Fee

$15

Payment Plan Fee/Quarter

$35

Student Insurance Prorated/Quarter

$617

U-Pass – Per Term

$120

U-Pass – Per Term (Summer)

$90

Ventra Card Replacement Fee

$50

* Fees subject to change.

1 Includes student activity, technology, facility, and meal plan fees.

 

Graduate Rates by College

Graduate Rates by College Rate per semester hour

National College of Education
M.Ed. and M.A.T $700
Ed.S. $700
Ed.D. $800
Professional Development $400
Reading Recovery $400
ESL/Bilingual (On-site, per hour), LBS1 (Special Ed Endorsement) $450

College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
M.A. and M.S. $790
M.A. Clinical Psychology  $1,162
Ed.S. Applied Behavior Analysis  $790
Ph.D. Community Psychology $800
Ed.D. Counselor Ed and Supervision $800
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology $1,162
 
Graduate School of Business and Leadership
M.S. and M.P.A. $790
Graduate Leadership Programs: $550
  Business Data Analytics (M.S.)
  Human Resource Management and Development (M.S.)
MBA: General, Entrepreneurship and Nonprofit Management
Health Services Administration (M.H.A.)
Organizational Leadership (M.S.)                                                                                                     Public Administration (MPA)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Master of Business Administration (MBA)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Industrial and Organizational Psychology (M.S.)
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) $800
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) International Student $832                                                                                                                                                                                        Business Data Analytics (M.S.) – International Student $790                                                                                                                                                                                                MBA -  International Student $790

 

 

Exceptions

Florida

National College of Education
M.Ed. and Ed.S.  $650
Ed.D. $705

Partnerships
Contact the Office of Partnerships for specific rate information. 

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for Prior Learning Rates   
ACL 301 Fees
Tuition for the course (2QH) $860
 
Essay Reviews
Up to 2 essays $0
Subsequent essays require 2QH registration

All Credit by Credential regardless of program and level $0

  

All Credit by Portfolio regardless of program and level                                $300 per portfolio
         
Credit by Examination (CLEP and DSST)
Administrative fee to proctor exam $35
 
Visit our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) page to learn more about this program.

Fees

Admission Application Fee FREE
Testing Fees
Miller Analogies Test $80
School Psychology Testing $350
All Other Fees
Deferred Payment Plan*** $35
Diploma Reorder $35
Email Opt Out*** $100
Late Payment per Month $15
Clinical/Field Experience Fee $83.33
NLU ID
Replacement Card   $25/card
Office of Registrar Special Requests $15
Print and Copy Charge***
first 200 sheets FREE
additional Black and White sheets $0.05/sheet
additional Color copies $0.10/sheet
Returned Check $35
Student Fee: Full-time Enrollment (14+hours) ***            $275
Student Fee: Full- or Half-time Enrollment *** $175
Student Fee: Less than Half-time Enrollment*** $75
Thesis/Dissertation/Exam Continuation** $800
Transcript $15 (electronic $12)
Tuition Reimbursement Plan*** $35
U-Pass****
Summer term $90
Fall/Winter/Spring term $120

**Some exceptions apply. Please ask about details specific to your program of interest.
***Denotes a per term charge.
****Denotes a required per term fee for all Chicago campus full-time students. 

 

Course Fees 2025-2026

Student Course Fees 2025-2026

Undergraduate College

Course                             Fee       Description

MTH 101**                       $62        Knewton course software fee

MTH 102**                       $62        Knewton course software fee

MTH 105**                       $62        Knewton course software fee

MTH 115**                       $62        Knewton course software fee 

CAR 490 $25       Career Course fee

HRM 400 $35       Career Course fee

MCH 460 $125       Internship Fee

** Non Pathways sections only

Kendall College

Course                              Fee        Description

CAPK 498                        $100       Culinary Classroom Fee I 

CUL 110                           $90         Sanitation Materials fee

CUL 345 $150 Beverage fee

HOS 120   $5           Management Materials fee 

HOS 125  $40 Art of Dining fee

HOS 203                          $150      Beverage fee

HOS 318                          $150      Beverage fee

HOS 319                          $65        Beer Course fee 

HOS 364                          $40        Catering and Banquet Service fee

HOS 366                          $40        Simulation Course fee

HOS 445                          $70        Knowledge Matters Simulation fee

HOS 480                          $100      Culinary Classroom fee II

KCUL 105                         $50         CPR Course fee

KCUL 111  $200 HOS Kitchen Lab fee (Hospitality Student Only)

KCUL 120 $50 HOS Nutritional Cooking fee (Hospitality Student Only)

KCUL 121 $200 HOS Kitchen Lab fee (Hospitality Student Only)

KCUL 127 $200 HOS Kitchen Lab fee (Hospitality Student Only)

KCUL 115/125   $45 Field Excursion fee* 

KCUL 164                         $40         Art of Dinning fee

KCUL 399  $60 Art of Cheese Course fee 

* Excursion fee does not apply to Certificate students. 

Nursing Program Fees

ATI Nursing Educational Learning System:

$3321/per program 2 equal charges of $1,660.50 across the program duration

Complio Fee - Compliance Tracking subscription- $39.00/24 months

My Clinical Exchange Clinical Partner Platform - $39/yr

ScrubIn Uniforms and Equipment – as per ordered

Education- National College of Education & Undergraduate College

Course                              Fee        Description

ECE 470                          $83.33    Field Experience fee

ECE 580                           $83.33    Field Experience fee

ECE 590                           $83.33    Field Experience fee

ELE 470                          $83.33    Field Experience fee

ELE 510                            $83.33    Field Experience fee

ELE 587   $250  Partnership Field Experience fee

ELE 590                            $83.33    Field Experience fee

EPS 512   $250   Partnership Field Experience fee

MGE 505                           $83.33    Field Experience fee

MGE 590                           $83.33    Field Experience fee

SEC 510-524                     $83.33    Methods Course fee

SEC 590A-F                      $83.33    Field Experience fee

SPE 576                            $83.33    Field Experience fee

SPE 592C                          $83.33    Field Experience fee

College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Course                              Fee         Description

HSC 501                            $30        NLUCA Fee (Illinois sections only)

HSC 533                            $220      Tevera courseware fee (Illinois sections only)

New student program fees:

  • All new students in the EDD Counselor Ed and Supervision program and the MS Counseling program based in Florida are charged a one-time $220 Tevera courseware fee required by that program
  • All new students in the MA Clinical Psychology and PSYD Clinical Psychology programs are charged a one-time $215 Tevera courseware fee required by that program

School of Business and Information Technology

Course Fee Description

DTE 501  $105 EIFE

MBA 505 $105 EIFE

MBA 505 $27 ETFE

***All fee amounts are subject to change and effective beginning in the summer term each year***