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