Tuition, Fees, And Other Expenses
Because economic conditions fluctuate, the university reserves the right to change tuition, fees, room, meals, and other charges at the beginning of any semester.
The tuition year is June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025.
Tuition
| Tuition for 2024-2025 (June 1, 2024-May 31, 2025) * per semester hour |
$995.00 |
| Online Graduate Program Tuition (per semester hour) |
$595.00 |
| Physical Therapy tuition (per semester) |
$13,175.00 (cohort) |
| Physician Assistant tuition (per semester) |
$14,686.00 (cohort) |
*Special graduate rates apply to doctoral programs
General Fees
| International Student Application Fee (non-refundable) |
$50.00 |
| International Student Set Up Fee (applies to all new international students their first semester only) |
$350.00 |
| International Student Health Insurance Fee (charged to all international student accounts each fall and spring semesters). Fee amount subject to change depending on insurance coverage. |
~$687.00 |
| International Enrollment Deposit |
$3,000.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit |
$300.00 |
| Audit Fee (per semester hour) |
$100.00 |
| Change of Schedule after Registration (per course dropped) |
$20.00 |
| Department Examination Fee |
$50.00 |
| Departmental and Laboratory Fees |
$100.00 |
Departmental fees are charged for all courses requiring more hours of classroom instruction per week than semester hours credit. Laboratory fees are charged for all courses requiring laboratory or special supervision beyond regular classroom instruction.
| HSU Payment Plan Enrollment Fee |
$80.00 |
| Late Payment Fee |
$80.00 |
| Music Facilities Fee (per semester hour) |
$95.00 |
| Music Private Instruction Fee (per semester hour) |
$295.00 |
| Post Office Box Rent (applies to students living off-campus) |
$22.50 |
| Returned Check Fee |
$35.00 |
| Re-registration Fee (to reinstate courses if dropped for non-payment), per occurrence |
$100.00 |
|
General Fees All Students
General Fee includes but not limited to the following:
- Parking
- Technology/WIFI
- Learning Resources
- Printing
- Fitness Center
- Media Services
- Career Services
- Subsidizes Campus Recreation
- Campus Police
- Graduation Cost
- Student ID Cards
- General events on campus
- Health Services
- Student Union
- Library
- Advising
- Resident Hall Entertainment
- Mailbox
- City of Abilene Road Use
General Fee for Graduate Students (fall, spring and summer semesters):
|
| 12 or more semester hours |
$520.00 |
| 9-11 semester hours |
$400.00 |
| 5-8 semester hours |
$300.00 |
| 1-4 semester hours |
$250.00 |
| Transcripts |
$10.00 |
| Express Mail |
$35.00 |
| University Identification Replacement |
$25.00 |
The university does not levy additional fees for charges associated with the verification of student identity in distance education. Should the university charge such fees, students will be notified at the time of registration and enrollment by means of the university’s website listing fees, the student’s list of charges mailed to him or her upon completion of registration, or the student’s account accessed through HSU Central.
Graduation Fees
| Thesis Processing Fee |
$190.00 |
Physician Assistant Program Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Cohort Starting: 2022 Fall-Graduating 2024
Tuition: $95,000.00 (Entire Program) + $12,900.00 Fees (Estimated University Fees) = $107,900.00.
Fees: (per 2024-2025 Graduate Handbook)
|
Estimated Breakdown of University Fees
|
Semester Cost
|
Program Cost
|
| Departmental Examination Fee |
$40.00
|
$280.00
|
| Departmental Laboratory Fee |
$80.00
|
$560.00 |
| General Fee (will vary per semester) |
~$1,100.00
|
~$7,400.00 |
| Student Insurance Fee |
$20.00
|
$60.00 |
| Clinical Placement Fee |
$4,500.00 |
| Total University Fees |
~$1,240.00
|
~$12,900.00 |
Non-University Direct Student Fees:
| EXXAT Fee(one time) |
$367.00 |
| Medical Terminology (one time) |
$139.95 |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants |
$75.00 |
| Texas Association of Physician Assistants |
$25.00 |
| Background Checks: $72.00 + Tax (for TX and NM residents) each (minimum3 per student) |
$216.00 |
| Drug Screens: $29.00 + Tax (for TX and NM residents) each (minimum3 per student) |
$87.00 |
*All fees are subject to change.
Total Estimated Tuition & Fees: ~ $108,810.00. Same for Resident & Non-Resident
*Note-Semester for the PA Program means three (3) per year Spring, Summer, Fall (mini-mesters included); a total of 7 semesters for the entire program.
Costs of books, equipment, and living expenses will vary based on student choice/lifestyle. Electronic book options, purchase of used books, and/or equipment or rental of textbooks may offset costs.
| Estimated Textbook Expenses |
$1,200.00-$4,700.00 |
| Estimated Equipment Expenses |
$700.00 |
Cohort Starting: 2023 Fall-Graduating 2025
Tuition: $97,900.00 (Entire Program) + $12,900.00 Fees (Estimated University Fees) = $110,800.00.
Fees: (per 2024-2025 Graduate Handbook)
|
Estimated Breakdown of University Fees
|
Semester Cost
|
Program Cost
|
| Departmental Examination Fee |
$40.00
|
$280.00
|
| Departmental Laboratory Fee |
$80.00
|
$560.00 |
| General Fee (will vary per semester) |
~$1,100.00
|
~$7,400.00 |
| Student Insurance Fee |
$20.00
|
$60.00 |
| Clinical Placement Fee |
$4,500.00 |
| Total University Fees |
~$1,240.00
|
~$12,900.00 |
Non-University Direct Student Fees:
| EXXAT Fee(one time) |
$367.00 |
| Medical Terminology (one time) |
$139.95 |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants |
$75.00 |
| Texas Association of Physician Assistants |
$25.00 |
| Background Checks: $72.00 + Tax (for TX and NM residents) each (minimum3 per student) |
$216.00 |
| Drug Screens: $29.00 + Tax (for TX and NM residents) each (minimum3 per student) |
$87.00 |
*All fees are subject to change.
Total Estimated Tuition & Fees: ~ $111,710.00. Same for Resident & Non-Resident
*Note-Semester for the PA Program means three (3) per year Spring, Summer, Fall (mini-mesters included); a total of 7 semesters for the entire program.
Costs of books, equipment, and living expenses will vary based on student choice/lifestyle. Electronic book options, purchase of used books, and/or equipment or rental of textbooks may offset costs.
| Estimated Textbook Expenses |
$1,200.00-$4,700.00 |
| Estimated Equipment Expenses |
$700.00 |
Cohort Starting: 2024 Fall-Graduating 2026
Tuition: $102,800.00 (Entire Program) + $9,100.00 Fees (Estimated University Fees) = $111,900.00.
Fees: (per 2024-2025 Graduate Handbook)
|
Estimated Breakdown of University Fees
|
Semester Cost
|
Program Cost
|
| Departmental Examination Fee |
$40.00
|
$280.00
|
| Departmental Laboratory Fee |
$80.00
|
$560.00 |
| General Student Fee (will vary per semester) |
$520.00 |
$3,640.00 |
| General Student Fee (will vary per semester) |
~$1,000.00
|
~$7,400.00 |
| Student Insurance Fee |
$20.00
|
$120.00 |
| Clinical Placement Fee ($500/clinical course x 9 courses) |
$4,500.00 |
| Total University Fees |
~$9,100.00 |
Non-University Direct Student Fees:
| EXXAT Fee(one time) |
$367.00 |
| Medical Terminology (one time) |
$139.95 |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants: $75.00 - one-time fee |
$75.00 |
| Texas Academy of Physician Assistants: $25.00 - one-time fee |
$25.00 |
| Background Checks: $72.00 + Tax (for TX and NM residents) each (minimum3 per student) |
$216.00 |
| Drug Screens: $29.00 + Tax (for TX and NM residents) each (minimum3 per student) |
$87.00 |
| Non-University Fees = |
~$910.00 |
*All fees are subject to change.
Total Estimated Tuition & Fees: ~ $112,810.00. Same for Resident & Non-Resident
*Note-Semester for the PA Program means three (3) per year Spring, Summer, Fall (mini-mesters included); a total of 7 semesters for the entire program.
Costs of books, equipment, and living expenses will vary based on student choice/lifestyle. Electronic book options, purchase of used books, and/or equipment or rental of textbooks may offset costs.
| Estimated Textbook Expenses |
$1,200.00-$4,700.00 |
| Estimated Equipment Expenses |
minimum $700.00 |
School of Nursing Graduate Program Fees
NURS 5430, NURS 6343, NURS 6340, NURS 6352
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6330
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6441
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Badge Fee |
$10.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6443
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6442
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Clinical Supplies Fee |
$200.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6434
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Clinical Supplies Fee |
$200.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6345
| Technical Fee |
$50.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6451
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6452
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6453
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Fitzgeral Review |
$470.00 |
| Advance Practice Education Associates |
$515.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
NURS 6450
| Technical Fee |
$100.00 |
| Testing & Resources |
$50.00 |
Residence Hall Meal Plans (per semester)
Students living in residence halls are required to carry a meal plan during the academic year. Plans also include Dining Dollars, available for use in the campus’ food retail locations, such as Gilbert’s Coffee Shop in the Library. Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring semester as long as a meal plan is purchased for spring. All Dining Dollars expire on the last day of finals for the spring semester and do not carry forward from year to year. Meal plans are not available for May and Summer terms. The regular per semester rates, which include sales tax are:
| Unlimited meal plan (with $50 dining dollars) |
$2,950.00 |
| Weekly 14 meals/semester (with $100 dining dollars) |
$2,640.00 |
| Weekly 10 meals/semester (with $250 dining dollars) |
$2,410.00 |
All new students will be assigned to an unlimited meal plan. Adjustments to the meal plan can be made with the Business Office until the 8th day of classes. After the 8th day of classes, refunds are not available. Appeals to the meal plans for diet or other restrictions can be made with the Dean of Students before the 8th day of each semester.
Non-Resident Meal Plans (per semester)
For those who live locally or live in our campus apartments or houses, we encourage you to consider buying a block of 30, 50 or 80 meals per semester. Non-resident meal plans do not roll over from one semester to the next. Non-resident meal plans can be shared with guests or visiting parents.
| Commuter 80 Plan (with $75 dining dollars) |
$980.00 |
| Commuter 50 Plan (with $50 dining dollars) |
$620.00 |
| Commuter 30 Plan (with $180 dining dollars) |
$570.00 |
Cost of Individual Meal Plan
Academic Year Casual Meal
| Breakfast |
$7.00 |
| Lunch |
$11.50 |
| Dinner |
$14.50 |
Summer Casual Meals
| Breakfast |
$5.23 |
| Lunch |
$6.27 |
| Dinner |
$7.32 |
Summer Meal Plans
The dining hall is closed for the May Term and will open up for limited hours during Summer I and II.
Cowboy Cash
Cowboy Cash are funds a student loads onto their student ID to be used for residence hall laundry, the bookstore, or for food and drinks at any of our campus locations including Gilbert’s Coffee Shop in the library. You can load any amount with a minimum of $10. These funds do carry forward as long as you are continuously enrolled at HSU. Any unused funds at the time of graduation or separation from HSU are forfeited.