Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2026-27)

Tuition: Main Campus

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Full-Time Tuition
(12-18 Day Credits)
22,060.00 22,060.00 44,120.00
Per-Credit Rate
(less than 12 credits)
1,420.00 1,420.00
Student Activity/Access Fee 375.00 375.00 750.00
Summer (per credit) 530.00

Tuition: MU Online Undergraduate Programs

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Undergraduate (per credit) 445.00 445.00 445.00

Traditional Residence Halls (Based on Double Occupancy)

Type of Charge Fall Spring Total
Garber/Weaver 3,727.00 3,727.00 7,454.00
Pearce/West 4,165.00 4,165.00 8,330.00
North 4,450.00 4,450.00 8,900.00

Apartments (Based on Double Occupancy)

Type of Charge Fall Spring Total
Cape Fear Commons 5,390.00 5,390.00 10,780.00
Thomas/Elizabeth McLean 5,690.00 5,690.00 11,380.00
Village Housing 5,390.00 5,390.00 10,780.00

Other Residence Hall Fees

Type of Charge Fall Spring Total
Residence Hall Dues 68.00 68.00 136.00
Damage Deposit (Incoming Students) 100.00

Board & Sales Tax

Type of Charge Fall Spring Total
All Access1 3,721.00 3,721.00 7,442.00
All Access Sales Tax 273.68 273.68 547.36
75-Block (Apartments)2 1,111.00 1,111.00 2,222.00
75-Block Sales Tax 58.88 58.88 117.76

Commuter Meal Plans

Type of Charge Fall Spring Total
Mandatory Commuter Meal Plan 150.00 150.00 300.00
35-Block Meal Plan3 618.00 618.00 1,236.00
35-Block Sales Tax 33.44 33.44 66.88
60-Block Meal Plan4 794.00 794.00 1,588.00
60-Block Sales Tax 51.52 51.52 103.04

Specialty Fees

Type of Charge Fall Spring Total
Athletic Insurance Fee 200.00
PGA Golf Management Lab Fee 2,500.00
PTM Tennis Lab Fee 483.00 483.00 966.00
Nursing Program Fee 550.00 550.00 1,100.00
Education Software Fee (per year) 85.00
Clinical & Mental Health Counseling Software Fee (per year) 85.00
Anatomy & Physiology Software Fee (per course enrolled) 65.00
Summer Housing (per month) 675.00
Graduation Fee 150.00

Auto Registration

Type of Charge Fall Spring Total
Auto Registration – Main Campus Students (per year) 180.00
Auto Registration – Main Campus Students (per semester) 100.00
Additional Parking Registration (per vehicle) 25.00
Auto Registration – MU Online Only Students (per year) 45.00
Auto Registration – MU Online Only Students (per semester) 25.00

Notes

1 Students receive $300 per semester in Monarch Dollars.
2 Students receive $375 per semester in Monarch Dollars.
3 Students receive $200 per semester in Monarch Dollars.
4 Students receive $150 per semester in Monarch Dollars.


Graduate Tuition & Fees (2026-27)

Tuition: MU Online Graduate Programs

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Graduate (per credit) 545.00 545.00 545.00

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program

Direct Total Costs

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Tuition 13,125.00 13,125.00 13,125.00 39,375.00
Student Fee 1,030.00 1,030.00 1,030.00 3,090.00

Institutional Fees

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Enrollment deposit 500.00 500.00
Graduation Fee 150.00 150.00
Commuter Meal Plan* 50.00 50.00 100.00
Vehicle registration fee 25.00 25.00 25.00 45.00 (if paid annually)
75.00 (if paid by semester)
Housing & Board
The Village Apartments 5,390.00 5,390.00 5,390.00 16,170.00
Residence Hall Dues 68.00 68.00 68.00 204.00
Damage Deposit 100.00 100.00
Monarch Dollars (Fall & Spring Semesters only) 200.00 200.00 400.00

*Required for all Commuting OTD Students

Indirect Costs

Major additional costs for the program will vary from student to student and may include, but are not limited to, textbooks, medical supplies, clothing, computers, lodging, utilities, gas, and professional memberships. Please see for additional details:


Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

Direct Total Costs

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Tuition 14,476.00 14,476.00 14,476.00 43,428.00
Student Fee 1,060.00 1,060.00 1,060.00 3,180.00

Institutional Fees

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Enrollment Fee 1,000.00 1,000.00
Graduation Fee 150.00 150.00
Commuter Meal Plan* 50.00 50.00 100.00
Vehicle registration fee 25.00 25.00 25.00 45.00 (if paid annually)
75.00 (if paid by semester)
Housing & Board
The Village Apartments 5,390.00 5,390.00 5,390.00 16,170.00
Residence Hall Dues 68.00 68.00 68.00 204.00
Damage Deposit 100.00 100.00
Monarch Dollars (Fall & Spring Semesters only) 200.00 200.00 400.00

*Required for all Commuting DPT Students

Indirect Costs

Major additional costs for the program will vary from student to student and may include, but are not limited to, textbooks, medical supplies, clothing, computers, lodging, utilities, gas, and professional memberships. Please see for additional details:


Physician Assistant Program

Direct Total Costs

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Tuition* 16,000.00 16,000.00 16,000.00 48,000.00
Student Fee 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 3,600.00

*Tuition and fees will increase each academic year.

Institutional Fees

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Enrollment Fee 1,000.00 1,000.00
Graduation Fee 150.00 150.00
Commuter Meal Plan* 50.00 50.00 100.00
Vehicle registration fee 25.00 25.00 25.00 45.00 (if paid annually)
75.00 (if paid by semester)
Housing & Board
The Village Apartments 5,390.00 5,390.00 5,390.00 16,170.00
Residence Hall Dues 68.00 68.00 68.00 204.00
Damage Deposit 100.00 100.00
Monarch Dollars (Fall & Spring Semesters only) 200.00 200.00 400.00

*Required for all Commuting PHA Students

Estimated Indirect Expenses

Expenses
Estimated indirect expenses not paid to the university, but incurred prior to enrolling or while enrolled.
Housing $1,000/month
Food $500/month
Transportation $650/month
Books/Supplies $450/month
Laptop $1,200
ACLS/BLS Certification $125
MUPAP Scrubs (required) $65/pair
Immunizations while enrolled (PPD & Flu) Covered by most insurances
Background checks if required $75-$85 pre-matriculation*
$25/clinical rotation
Clinical credentialing paperwork, if required $30-$60/clinical rotation
AHEC housing during clinical year, if required. $14/night for a 4-week rotation
PANCE registration fee $550
Health Insurance (not available through MU) Varies per student
Miscellaneous $200/month

*Pre-Matriculation Background Checks are required of applicants who are accepted to the program and pay an enrollment deposit. Background checks are conducted by Certiphi. The average cost incurred by the student is $75-$85, but not to exceed $250.

Miscellaneous expenses could include, but are not limited to:

  • Dress code: Business casual dress is expected during the didactic and clinical years.
  • Scrubs: MUPAP scrubs are required for the program. Additionally, inexpensive scrubs for the Anatomy dissection lab will need to be purchased. It is possible these scrubs may be soiled and most likely, thrown away after the conclusion of the course.
  • Childcare: Childcare may well exceed the amount averaged above.
  • Optional Student membership fee (i.e., AAPA student membership is $75)
  • Travel expenses for conferences such as the AAPA conference or international rotations may exceed the transportation expenses provided. Attendance at the AAPA conference and completing an international rotation are strictly optional.

School of Medicine

Direct Total Costs

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Tuition 34,000.00 34,000.00 68,000.00
Student Fee 1,250.00 1,250.00 2,500.00

Institutional Fees

Type of Charge Fall Spring Summer Total
Application Fee 100.00 100.00
Enrollment Fee 100.00 100.00
Graduation Fee 150.00 150.00


Official University Withdrawal/Refund Policy

Students withdrawing from the University during the first week of classes (during the drop/add period) will receive a refund of the refundable amount paid. Students withdrawing from the University will be refunded the following percentages of tuition and room expenses:

Main Campus

  • Week 1: 100%
  • Week 2: 80%
  • Week 3: 60%
  • Week 4: 40%
  • Week 5: 20%
  • After Week 5: No Refund

MU Online (Per 8-week Term)

  • Week 1: 100%
  • Week 2: 75%
  • Week 3: 50%
  • Week 4: 25%
  • After Week 4: No Refund