Tuition and Fees

Every student considering enrolling at JIU needs to be fully aware of the costs and commitment to such an endeavor. Our tuition costs and any other potential, approximate fees are stated below. Consider speaking with an Admissions Counselor and a Financial Aid Advisor in order to consider all options for payment of your education, a choice that will make a remarkable difference in your future plans. Students in all undergraduate and master level programs who complete a Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio are charged at a rate of $145 per credit. See a JIU Student Services Counselor for details.

Program of Study	Credential Earned	Program Credit Hours	Time to Complete at Full Time Status	Tuition per Credit Hour	Estimated Books/ Supplies Total Cost Over Program	Graduation Fee	Estimated Total Program Cost
Associate's Program
Associate of Arts in Business Administration - (Military Only)	AABA	60	20 months	$530	$3,400	$100	$35,300
Bachelor's Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication	BABC	120	40 months	$530	$6,800	$100	$70,500
Bachelor of Business Administration	BBA	120	40 months	$530	$6,800	$100	$70,500
Accelerated Bachelors to Masters	BABC or BBA	120	40 months	$530/ $805	$6,800	$100	$73,800
Master's Programs
Master of Business Administration	MBA	36	24 months	$805	$2,040	$100	$31,120
Master of Arts in Business Communications	MABC	36	24 months	$805	$2,040	$100	$31,120
MEd in Adult Educators and Administrators	MEd	30	20 months	$600	$1,700	$100	$19,800
MEd Programs for Licensed Educators	MEd	30	20 months	$600	$1,700	$100	$19,800
MEd Programs Leading to Initial Licensure (ECIA, ELA-PAL, SCIA)	MEd	36	24 months	$600	$2,040	$100	$23,740
MEd Programs Leading to Initial Licensure (IT)	MEd	42	28 months	$600	$2,380	$100	$27,680
MEd Programs Leading to Initial Licensure (ESL, ESLB)	MEd	48	32 months	$600	$2,720	$100	$31,620
Doctoral Programs
Doctorate in Business Administration	DBA	72	36 months	$765	$3,060	$350	$58,490
EdS in K-12 Education Leadership	EdS	36	24 months	$765	$2,040	$100	$29,680
Doctorate in Education	EdD	72	36 months	$765	$3,060	$350	$58,490
Certificate Programs
School of Business Certificate	Certificate	12	8 months	$805	$680	$0	$10,340
School of Education Certificate	Certificate	9	6 months	$600	$510	$0	$5,910

Note: Estimated Total Tuition and Fees above does not reflect the use of transfer credits towards a Degree Program which, if utilized, may reduce the estimated cost of total tuition, books and supplies. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of JIU.

Note: Military students receive a discount at the Undergraduate level and pay a standard $250 per credit hour.

Note: In the Accelerated Programs, the cost per credit hour is $530 for 108 credits and $805 for the last 12 credits.