Cost of attendance (or financial aid budget) is a combination of direct expenses (such as tuition and fees) and indirect expenses (such as books and personal expenses) that a student will have. Each student’s actual expenses may vary, but cost of attendance provides an estimate of the cost of attending Notre Dame of Maryland University for an academic year.

Cost of attendance is determined using a formula established by the U.S. Congress. All expenses are for the nine-month school year (with the exception of P2 and P4 pharmacy students who have a longer academic year). The costs are subject to change without notice.

Calculating Financial Aid

The office of financial aid uses average budgets to calculate financial aid. Average budgets are based on a student's anticipated average enrollment. A student cannot receive more than the cost of attendance from any combination of institutional, federal, state, or private funding source. This includes merit and need-based aid as well as tuition remission, VA benefits and ROTC awards.

Average Enrollment

Average enrollment is based on semester credits and is outlined below.

Enrollment Undergraduate & Adult Undergraduate Graduate Programs School of Pharmacy
Full Time (F) 12 Credits or More 9 Credits or More 10 Credits or More
Three-Quarter Time (Q)* 9-11 Credits N/A N/A
Half Time (H) 6-8 Credits 6-8 Credits 5-9 Credits
Less than Half Time (L) 5 Credits or Below 5 Credits or Below 4 Credits or Below

*Three Quarter Time Enrollment only impacts Pell eligible undergraduate students.  

Note: Please be advised that students who are less than half time are not eligible for financial aid with the exception of Pell Grant. 

2025-2026 Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance

Graduate & Professional Tuition & Fees

On Ground and Online Programs 

School of Education Accelerated Certification in Teaching (ACT) Program 

Note – Additional fees for School of Education specific programs may vary semester by semester 

$600 Per Credit 

School of Education Master's Programs 

Note – Additional fees for School of Education specific programs may vary semester by semester 

$600 Per Credit 

School of Education MA in Teaching/Graduate Education Internship Program 

$27,000 Total (Tuition and Fees) 

School of Education Ph.D. Program 

$735 Per Credit 

School of Education CASE Program 

$735 Per Credit 

School of Arts, Sciences, and Business Master's Programs and Certificates

$615 Per Credit 

School of Arts, Sciences, and Business Art Therapy Program 

$690 Per Credit 

School of Nursing Master’s Program - Nursing Leadership in Administration and Nursing Leadership in Education concentrations 

$690 Per Credit 

MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences  

$825 Per Credit 

School of Nursing Master’s Program - Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks

Note - Additional fees for nurse practitioner-specific resources will vary from semester to semester

$920 Per Credit 

Doctorate of Pharmacy Program 

$41,000 Per Year 

Doctorate of Pharmacy Student Fee 

$2,000 Per Year 

Doctorate of Occupational Therapy 

$30,000 Per Year 

Occupational Therapy Program Student Fee 

$1,000 Per Year 

MS in Physician Assistant 

$34,755 Per Year* 

MS in Physician Assistant Student Fees 

$1,500 Per Year*  

School of Integrative Health Master’s and Certificate Programs  

Note – Additional fees for School of Integrative Health specific programs may vary semester by semester 

$960 - $980 per credit 

School of Integrative Health Doctoral Programs 

Note – Additional fees for School of Integrative Health specific programs may vary semester by semester 

$1,060 per credit 

School of Integrative Health University Fee 

Note: Fee is applicable to all active students regardless of whether they register for a given semester 

$275 Per Term 

Registration/Technology Fee (Non-Refundable) 

(Applies to all program except for Doctorate of Pharmacy, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, MS in Physician Assistant, and all programs at the School of Integrative Health) 

$199 Per Term 

Tuition Payment Plan Service* Charge (If Applicable, Non-Refundable) 

See Plans for Details 

*Physician Assistant program is a 7-semester program with the listed tuition representing three semesters per academic year. The 7th semester tuition will be pro-rated and no fee will be charged. 

Note: Credit and debit card payments will include a 2.95% processing fee. 
#Additional fees for nurse practitioner-specific resources will vary from semester to semester. 

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees 

2025-2026  

Full-Time Tuition (24-36 Credits Per Year) 

$43,700 Per Year 

Part-Time Tuition (1-11 Credits Per Term) 

$1,050 Per Credit 

Housing and Food (Avg. Double Room, Includes Laundry Costs: $101) 

$14,700 Per Year 

Housing (Avg. Meletia Hall Double Room, Includes Laundry Costs: $101) 

$8,200 Per Year 

Food 

$6,500 Per Year 

Consolidation Student Fees (Full-Time) 

$1,575 Per Year 

Tuition Payment Plan Service Charge (If applicable, Non-refundable) 

See Plans for Details 

Note: Credit and debit card payments will include a processing fee up to 3%. 

*The Consolidated Fee supports a variety of University services and resources, including registration, technology, instructional supplies, library, student activities, academic support, student health and counseling, fitness and transportation. 

**Student Athletic fee - $100 per academic year.

2025-2026 Housing & Food Fees  

  

Melitia 

Doyle 

  

Per Term 

Per Year 

Per Term 

Per Year 

Housing - Single Room 

$5,740 

$11,480 

$5,535 

$11,070 

Food 

$3,250 

$6.500 

$3,250 

$6,500 

Total 

$8,990 

$17,980 

$8,785 

$17,570 

  

Housing - Double Room 

$4,305 

$8,610 

$4,100 

$8,200 

Food 

$3,250 

$6.500 

$3,250 

$6.500 

Total 

$7,555 

$15,110 

$7,350 

$14,700 

  

Housing - Triple Room 

$3,690 

$7,380 

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Food 

$3,250 

$6.500 

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Total 

$6,940 

$13,880 

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Adult Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Academic Year 2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

On Ground and Online Programs

RN to BSN Program

$475 Per Credit

Accelerated Second-Degree BSN

*See On-Campus ABSN Program Tuition

All Other Adult Undergraduate Programs (Non-Nursing)

$495 Per Credit

Registration/Technology Fee (Non-Refundable)

$199 Per Term

Tuition Payment Plan Service Charge (If applicable, Non-refundable)

See Plans for Details

Note: Credit and debit card payments will include a 2.95% processing fee.

 

ABSN Program Tuition

Type

Hybrid

On-Campus*

Nursing Credits

56

56

Cost per Credit Hour (nursing courses)

$1,063

$1,009

Tuition (entire nursing curriculum)

$59,500

$56,500

Program Fees (ATI NCLEX resources)

$825 per Term

($3,300)

$825 per Term

($3,300)

Registration/Technology Fee (Non-Refundable)

$199 per term

$199 per term

Tuition + Program Fees

$63,596

$60,596

Please note that there are certain expenses separate from tuition costs and program fees, which include: access to electronic health record software, background check, books, drug test, nursing-related supplies, and uniform. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

For more information and an itemized breakdown of these costs, contact an admissions counselor.

NDMU Online Tuition and Fees (Legacy)

Tuition

The rates below are applicable for program entrants prior to Fall 2025 under the legacy “NDMU Online” programs (see list below).

All entrants (face to face or online modality) from Fall 2025 and onward are charged the applicable Adult Undergraduate or Graduate tuition and fees as outlined above.

Degree 2025-26 Cost Per Credit Hour
RN to BSN $395
Bachelor of Arts in Business $440
MA in Contemporary Communication $595
MA in Higher Education Leadership for Changing Populations $595
Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership for Changing Populations $735
Certificate in Enrollment Management $520

Registration/Technology Fee for 2025-26 (nonrefundable): $199 per term
*classes are typically 3 credits (tuition x3 credits plus registration/technology fee)

Financial Aid

Explore options for making your education more affordable:

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): You may be eligible for financial aid in the form of low-interest loans and veterans’ benefits. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine if you are able to receive aid for your intended program.

  • Grants and Loans: Financial aid, such as Federal Pell Grants and Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized or unsubsidized), can significantly cut the cost of your education and give you financial flexibility. To be eligible, you will need to be admitted as a matriculated student at Notre Dame of Maryland University, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and register for at least 6 credits.
Miscellaneous Fees
  • Lab Fee: $45.00 per class
  • ALEKS Math Fee: $127.00 per class
  • Applied Music Fee: $400.00 per credit
  • Graduation Application Fee: $395.00 per degree
  • Certificate Completion Fee: $95.00 per certificate
  • Transcript Fee: $15.00 per request
  • Athletic Fee: $100 per athlete per year
  • Semester Study Abroad Fee: $500.00 per term
  • Short-term Study Abroad Fee: $250 per trip
  • Residential Parking Fee: $100.00 per year
  • Keycard Replacement Fee: $20.00 per replacement
  • Student Health Insurance Administrative Fee: $50.00 per year
  • Prior Learning Assessment Credit Recording Fee: $25.00 per credit
  • Prior Learning Assessment Challenge Exam Fee: $250.00 per course
  • Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Evaluation Fee: $250.00 (1st course)
  • Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Evaluation Fee: $125.00 (each additional course)
  • I-20 Processing Fee: $50.00 per transaction