Tuition

Tuition Per Credit Hour

Undergraduate (Newly Enrolled Fall 2026 or Spring 2027) $435.26
Graduate $491.72
Non-Resident Undergraduate (Newly Enrolled Fall 2026 or Spring 2027) $870.52
Non-Resident Graduate $983.44
Mandatory Fee $125.00

Tuition and Fees for Enrollment of 12 credit hours1,2

Undergraduate (Newly Enrolled Fall 2026 or Spring 2027) $6,723.12
Graduate $7,400.64
Non-Resident Undergraduate (Newly Enrolled Fall 2026 or Spring 2027) $11,946.24
Non-Resident Graduate $13,301.28
1

These totals do not include the $3 Green fee per semester nor the $155 UPass fee.

2

Part-time students can request to purchase a $155 UPass by contacting the NEIU Student Union Office.

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Refunds

Final dates for refunds when withdrawing from classes are stated in the online Schedule of Classes.  A service charge of $10 will be deducted for processing refunds for complete withdrawal of all classes.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or check via NEIUport. A 3.00% convenience fee will be applied to all domestic credit/debit card payments made to your student account online or in person. A convenience fee of 4.25% will be applied to all international credit/debit card transactions made to your student account online or in person.

Fee-free payment options are: electronic check (ACH), cash (in person) and personal/cashier check via mail or in person. Once you register as a student, you are responsible for the full amount due regardless of any subsequent additions in credit hours, unless you officially drop by the appropriate refund deadline. If you are unable to pay your tuition in full at the time and you need to make monthly payments, enroll in a NEIU Tuition Payment Plan. Click this link to view a tutorial all about the NEIU Tuition Payment Plan: View the NEIU Payment Plan Enrollment Tutorial!

For more information about payment options, refunds, FAQs and more, please visit: neiu.edu/sps