Graduate Tuition & Fees

Click your program below to view 2026-2027 tuition and fees.

Business (Master's)  |  Counseling (Master's & Post-Master's Certificates)  |  Education (Master's & Non-Doctorate Certification)  |  Education (Post-Master's & Doctorate)  |  Nursing (Master's, Post-Master's Certificates)  |  Nursing (DEMSN)  |  Occupational Therapy (Master's)   |  Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP) 
 

 

Business (Online Master's)


TUITION - 2026-2027 Rates are Effective August 15, 2026

Master of Business (MBA) - per credit
$784

Course Fee Part-Time - Per credit hour

The comprehensive fee contributes toward the costs of providing computer/technology access, health and wellness services, activities, use of facilities, and the other academic and student resources generally available to all students.

$33


Fees That May Apply

Acceptance Deposit - Non-refundable but applied to tuition $100

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee covers a portion of the costs associated with the University commencement events, including the cost of diploma printing, maintaining your academic records indefinitely, regalia, and all other administrative processes related to graduation. The graduation fee is payable in the semester the graduation application is completed. The fee must be paid by all graduating students whether or not you choose to participate in the commencement ceremony. 

$175
Late Fee - Late fee will be charged if there is a remaining balance when the semester ends.
$100
Returned Payment/Bad Check Fee
$50
Printing Fees - This fee is charged when students exceed the $30 printing/copy limit allotted at the start of each semester.  $0.10/copy

 

Counseling (Online Master's & Post-Master's Certificate and Certification)


TUITION - 2026-2027 Rates are Effective August 15, 2026

Master of Science in Counseling Program - per credit

$784

Post Master's Certificate / Certification Programs - per credit

$784

Course Fee Part-Time - Per credit hour

The comprehensive fee contributes toward the costs of providing computer/technology access, health and wellness services, activities, use of facilities, and the other academic and student resources generally available to all students.

$33


Fees That May Apply

Acceptance Deposit - Non-refundable but applied to tuition

$100

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee covers a portion of the costs associated with the University commencement events, including the cost of diploma printing, maintaining your academic records indefinitely, regalia, and all other administrative processes related to graduation. The graduation fee is payable in the semester the graduation application is completed. The fee must be paid by all graduating students whether or not you choose to participate in the commencement ceremony. 

$175
Late Fee - Late fee will be charged if there is a remaining balance when the semester ends.
$100
Returned Payment/Bad Check Fee $50
Printing Fees - This fee is charged when students exceed the $30 printing/copy limit allotted at the start of each semester.  $0.10/copy
Supervision Assist Fee - This one-time fee is charged when students start clinicals and supports centralized student data and online sessions and evaluations. $TBD

 

Education (Online Master's & Post Master's Certificate / Certifications)


TUITION - 2026-2027 Rates are Effective August 15, 2026

Master of Science in Education Programs - per credit
$784

Post Master's Certificate / Certification Programs - per credit

Per credit rates based on whether the course is offered at the master’s-level or the doctoral-level.

$784 - $1,182 

Course Fee Part-Time - Per credit hour

The comprehensive fee contributes toward the costs of providing computer/technology access, health and wellness services, activities, use of facilities, and the other academic and student resources generally available to all students.

$33


Fees That May Apply

Acceptance Deposit - Post Baccalaureate & Master's Programs - Non-refundable but applied to tuition

$100

Student Teaching Fee - This fee will be charged when students enroll in EDU 565 or SPE 565.

$TBD

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee covers a portion of the costs associated with the University commencement events, including the cost of diploma printing, maintaining your academic records indefinitely, regalia, and all other administrative processes related to graduation. The graduation fee is payable in the semester the graduation application is completed. The fee must be paid by all graduating students whether or not you choose to participate in the commencement ceremony. 

$175
Late Fee - Late fee will be charged if there is a remaining balance when the semester ends.
$100
Printing Fees - This fee is charged when students exceed the $30 printing/copy limit allotted at the start of each semester.  $0.10/copy
Returned Payment/Bad Check Fee $50

 

Education (Doctorate)


TUITION - 2026-2027 Rates are Effective August 15, 2026

Doctorate in Education - per credit
$1,182

Course Fee Part-Time - Per credit hour

The comprehensive fee contributes toward the costs of providing computer/technology access, health and wellness services, activities, use of facilities, and the other academic and student resources generally available to all students.

$33


Fees That May Apply To You

 Acceptance Deposit - Doctorate in Education - non-refundable

$500

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee covers a portion of the costs associated with the University commencement events, including the cost of diploma printing, maintaining your academic records indefinitely, regalia, and all other administrative processes related to graduation. The graduation fee is payable in the semester the graduation application is completed. The fee must be paid by all graduating students whether or not you choose to participate in the commencement ceremony.  

$175
Late Fee - Late fee will be charged if there is a remaining balance when the semester ends.
$100
Printing Fees - This fee is charged when students exceed the $30 printing/copy limit allotted at the start of each semester.  $0.10/copy
Returned Payment/Bad Check Fee $50

 

Nursing (Online Master's, Post-Master's Certificates)


TUITION - 2026-2027 Rates are Effective August 15, 2026

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator Program - per credit

$1,010
Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education - per credit
$TBD

Comprehensive Fee Part-Time - Per credit hour

The comprehensive fee contributes toward the costs of providing computer/technology access, health and wellness services, activities, use of facilities, and the other academic and student resources generally available to all students.

$33


Fees That May Apply

Compliance and Immunization Management

Nursing & Health Professions students will pay this fee directly to the vendor.
$TBD

Nursing Fee -  This fee is charged per semester for Exam Soft and Medatrack, assessment tools and software for students. 

$TBD
Late Fee - Late fee will be charged if there is a remaining balance when the semester ends.
$100
Printing Fees - This fee is charged when students exceed the $30 printing/copy limit allotted at the start of each semester.  $0.10/copy
Returned Payment/Bad Check Fee $50
Malpractice Insurance for Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Students pay this fee directly to their Nursing RN malpractice insurance. ~$TBD

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee covers a portion of the costs associated with the University commencement events, including the cost of diploma printing, maintaining your academic records indefinitely, regalia, and all other administrative processes related to graduation. The graduation fee is payable in the semester the graduation application is completed. The fee must be paid by all graduating students whether or not you choose to participate in the commencement ceremony.  

$175

 

Nursing (DEMSN)


TUITION - 2026-2027 Rates are Effective August 15, 2026

Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing - per credit $830

Comprehensive Fee Full-Time - Per Semester- if taking between 12-18 credits

The comprehensive fee contributes toward the costs of providing computer/technology access, health and wellness services, activities, use of facilities, and the other academic and student resources generally available to all students.

$725


Non-Course Fees That May Apply

Acceptance Deposit - DEMSN - Non-refundable but applied to tuition

$500
Nursing Prerequisite Courses - This fee is charged per credit when students need to take prerequisite courses prior to being accepted into the program. $396
Compliance and Immunization Management - Nursing & Health Professions students will pay this fee directly to the vendor in order to participate in clinicals.  $225-$300
Graduate Parking Permit  $35
Late Fee - Late fee will be charged if there is a remaining balance when the semester ends.
$100
Printing Fees - This fee is charged when students exceed the $30 printing/copy limit allotted at the start of each semester.  $0.10/copy
Returned Payment/Bad Check Fee $50

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee covers a portion of the costs associated with the University commencement events, including the cost of diploma printing, maintaining your academic records indefinitely, regalia, and all other administrative processes related to graduation. The graduation fee is payable in the semester the graduation application is completed. The fee must be paid by all graduating students whether or not you choose to participate in the commencement ceremony.  

$175


Course Fees That May Apply

DEMSN Nursing ATI Fee - This fee is charged for learning systems and resources designed to prepare students to take the NCLEX exam for students enrolled in courses NUR 501, NUR 520, NUR 544, NUR 545, NUR 584.

$800

DEMSN Nursing Exam Soft Fee - This fee is charged for assessment tools and software for students enrolled in courses NUR 501, NUR 545. 

$80

Hurst Review Nursing Fee - This fee is charged for an NCLEX study program to students enrolled in course NUR 584.

$279

Nursing Kit - This fee is to students enrolled in course NUR 209 for required supplies for their program. 

$TBD

 

Occupational Therapy (On-Campus Master's) 


TUITION - 2026-2027 Rates are Effective August 15, 2026

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - per credit
$1,010

Comprehensive Course Fee - Per credit hour

The comprehensive fee contributes toward the costs of providing computer/technology access, health and wellness services, activities, use of facilities, and the other academic and student resources generally available to all students.

$33


Fees That May Apply

Acceptance Deposit - MSOT - Non-refundable but applied to tuition

$500

MSOT Application through OTCAS - Base fee paid to OTCAS for first designation ($65 as an additional designation) for students who apply via OTCAS.

$TBD

MSOT Program Fee - per term

Includes Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Fee, American Occupational Therapy Association Fee, and other program-related fees.

$TBD
Graduate Parking Permit $35
Late Fee - Late fee will be charged if there is a remaining balance when the semester ends.
$100
Printing Fees - This fee is charged when students exceed the $30 printing/copy limit allotted at the start of each semester.  $0.10/copy
Returned Payment/Bad Check Fee $50

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee covers a portion of the costs associated with the University commencement events, including the cost of diploma printing, maintaining your academic records indefinitely, regalia, and all other administrative processes related to graduation. The graduation fee is payable in the semester the graduation application is completed. The fee must be paid by all graduating students whether or not you choose to participate in the commencement ceremony.  

$175

  

Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP)


TUITION - 2026-2027 Rates are Effective August 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathology Master's Program - per credit

$1,010

Comprehensive Course Fee - Per credit hour

The comprehensive fee contributes toward the costs of providing computer/technology access, health and wellness services, activities, use of facilities, and the other academic and student resources generally available to all students.

$33


Fees That May Apply

SLP Master's Program Acceptance Deposit - Non-refundable but applied to tuition

$500

Clinical Fee

$TBD
Graduate Parking Permit $35
Late Fee - Late fee will be charged if there is a remaining balance when the semester ends.
$100
Printing Fees - This fee is charged when students exceed the $30 printing/copy limit allotted at the start of each semester.  $0.10/copy
Returned Payment/Bad Check Fee $50

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee covers a portion of the costs associated with the University commencement events, including the cost of diploma printing, maintaining your academic records indefinitely, regalia, and all other administrative processes related to graduation. The graduation fee is payable in the semester the graduation application is completed. The fee must be paid by all graduating students whether or not you choose to participate in the commencement ceremony.  

 

Tuition Refund Policy

Review Gwynedd Mercy University's Refund Policy for traditional programs here and for online programs here. Please see the University's official Withdrawal Policy in the University Catalog.

*Non-University Fees in the Other Fees That May Apply to You are subject to change. 

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