Tuition and Fees
Explaining the Costs
Here is a breakdown of the costs of a Saint Francis education. Figuring out what your education will cost and how to pay for it can feel daunting at first. We try to make the process as straightforward and transparent as possible. Know that there are always people and resources to help.
Undergraduate Students
Full-Time Students (Fall and Spring Semesters)
| Item | Commuter Cost | On-Campus Residency Cost |
| Tuition for 12-18 credit hours* | $37,350 | $37,350 |
| Semester Fee | $580 | $580 |
| Technology Fee | $750 | $750 |
| Food and Housing (Double) | – | $12,290 |
| Total Bill Before Financial Aid** | $38,680 | $50,970 |
*$1,185 per semester hour over 18 semester hours.
**Check Program Fees below for program, course and miscellaneous fees
Part-Time Students (Fall and Spring Semesters)
| Item | Cost |
| Tuition per credit hour | $1,185 |
| Semester Fee (1-5 hours) | $140 |
| Semester Fee (6-8 hours) | $190 |
| Semester Fee (9-11 hours) | $235 |
| Technology Fee per semester hour | $35 |
Summer Courses
| Item | 2026 Summer Session Rate | 2027 Summer Session Rate |
| Tuition per credit hour | $585 | $585 |
| Session Fee | $110 | $110 |
| Technology Fee per semester hour | $35 | $35 |
Online Programs
| Item | 2026 Online Program Rate | 2027 Online Program Rate |
| Tuition per credit hour* | $515 | $530 |
*Check Program Fees below for program, course and miscellaneous fees
Full-Time Students (Fall and Spring Semesters)
| Item | Commuter Cost | On-Campus Residency Cost |
| Tuition for 12-18 credit hours* | $38,470 | $38,470 |
| Semester Fee | $600 | $600 |
| Technology Fee | $770 | $770 |
| Food and Housing (Double) | – | $12,800 |
| Total Bill Before Financial Aid** | $39,840 | $52,640 |
*$1,220 per semester hour over 18 semester hours.
**Check Program Fees below for program, course and miscellaneous fees
| Item | Length | Cost per semester | Total cost before financial aid |
| Nursing (ADN) | 4 semesters | $8,750 | $35,000 |
| Nursing (RN to BSN) | 3 semesters* | $5,963 | $17,890 |
| Respiratory Therapy (AAS) | 5-7 semesters* | $5,800 | $29,000-$40,600 |
| Surgical Technology (AAS) | 4-5 semesters* | $8,125 | $32,500-$40,625 |
*Based on prerequisite coursework and previous degrees completed at the time of admission
| Program Name | Length | Cost (per semester/total) |
| Clinical Medical Assistant | 1 semester | $2,950 |
| Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician | 1 semester | $1,575 |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 1 semester | $1,575 |
| Medical Billing and Coding | 1 semester | $1,575 |
| Nurse Aide (CNA) | 1 semester | $1,150 |
| Phlebotomy Technician Preparation | 1 semester | $1,575 |
| Practical Nursing (LPN)* | 1 year | $6,350/$19,050 |
| Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) | 1 semester | $1,450 |
| Item | 2025-2026 Academic Year Semester Cost | 2026-2027 Academic Year Semester Cost |
| ADN Fort Wayne | $20 | $20 |
| Animation | $77 | $80 |
| BSN Fort Wayne | $50 | $50 |
| Clinical, Health and Exercise Science (Technology Fee) | $250 | $260 |
| Communication: Film | $75 | $80 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | $230 | $240 |
| Division of Sciences | $100 | $105 |
| Echocardiography | $310 | $320 |
| Education (Undergraduate) | $250 | $260 |
| Game and Application Development | $75 | $75 |
| Graphic Design | $59 | $60 |
| Information Technology | $75 | $75 |
| Music Technology | $59 | $60 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $350 | $420 |
| Pre-Art Therapy | $45 | N/A |
| Radiologic Technology | $175 | $180 |
| Respiratory Therapy | $125 | $130 |
| Studio Art BA | $92 | N/A |
| Studio Art BFA | $96 | N/A |
| Surgical Technology | $300 | $310 |
| Visual Art Education | $180 | N/A |
| Item | 2025-2026 Academic Year Semester Cost or Course Cost | 2026-2027 Academic Year Semester Cost or Course Cost | Course(s) Associated with Fee |
| ADN ATI Testing Fee | $418 (per course) | $418 (per course) | NURS 100, 122, 131, 162, 176, 224, 246, 266, 286, 294 |
| Advanced Medical Imaging Program Fee | $65 | $65 | AMI 378, 425, 475 |
| Applied/Performance Music Lessons | $300 | $310 | |
| Athletic Insurance Fee | $325 | $325 | |
| Audit Tuition | $385 (per credit hour) | $395 (per credit hour) | |
| BSN ATI Testing Fee | $342 (per course) | $342 (per course) | NURS 202, 212, 304, 307, 323, 325, 327, 404, 406, 414, 419 |
| Costume Cleaning | $32 | N/A | MUSP 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 |
| Course Fee – Certification | $150 | $155 | PHES 452 |
| Course Fee – Europe Trip | $350 | $360 | ART 336 |
| Course Fee (ART 105 is Europe Trip only) | $350 | N/A | |
| Credit by Exam | $30 (per credit hour) | $30 (per credit hour) | |
| Directed Study Fee | $105 (per credit hour) | $110 (per credit hour) | |
| Echocardiography Certificate Tuition | $4,245 | $2,370 | Echo Academy |
| Gloves and Uniform Cleaning | $57 | N/A | MUSP 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117 |
| Graduate Education Clinical Internship Fee | $600 | $620 | EDUC 676, 682, 687, 691 SPED 675, 676 |
| Graduate Education Clinical Practicum Fee | $400 | $410 | EDUC 674, 681, 685, 690 SPED 660, 671, 673 |
| Health Sciences Magnetic Badge | $10.75 | $11 | |
| Health Sciences Pin Badge | $9.25 | $9.50 | |
| Inbound Peregrine Assessment for Freshmen | $49 | $50 | BUS 101 |
| Incomplete Thesis – Masters | $500 | $515 | |
| Independent Study Fee | $105 (per credit hour) | $110 (per credit hour) | |
| Late Payment Fee | $50 (monthly during semester) | $50 (monthly during semester) | |
| Lost Key Fee | $25 | $25 | |
| Math Remediation Fee | $150 | $155 | |
| NSF Check Fee | $35 | $35 | |
| Outbound Peregrine Assessment for Seniors | $49 | $50 | BUS 489 |
| Payment Plan Enrollment Fee | $35 | $35 | |
| Pope John Paul II Center Lockers | $25 | $25 | |
| Prior Learning Assessment Fee | $75 (per credit hour) | $75 (per credit hour) | |
| Professional Nursing Fee | $32 | $35 | |
| Residential Council Fee | $10 | $10 | |
| Senior Citizen Tuition Rate per credit hour* | $385 | $395 | |
| SF ID Card – Copy/Print per page (B&W) | $0.05 | $0.05 | |
| SF ID Card – Copy/Print per page (Color) | $0.25 | $0.25 | |
| SF ID Card – Replacement | $10 | $10 | |
| Teacher Licensure per class | $750 | $775 | |
| Testing Fee – MBA | $49 | N/A | BUS 590, MGMT 584 |
| Transcript Fee | $25 | $25 |
Cost of Attendance
The following information can help you plan for your Saint Francis education. These costs are used by the Financial Aid Office to determine maximum borrowing and overall need. Exact costs will vary according to:
- Students’ status: graduate, undergraduate, full-time, part-time, commuter, residential
- Meal plan options
- Residential housing selection
- Program and/or course fees
Cost of Attendance Sheet
Cost of Attendance From Previous Years
Review a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees for Saint Francis from the previous academic year. Explore last year’s cost of attendance:
Net Price Calculator
Contact Information for Net Price Calculator: Office of Student Financial Services, 260-399-8003
Contact Us
Office of Student Financial Services
Welcome Center
San Damiano Hall (North Campus)
Phone: 260-399-8003
Email: finaid@sf.edu
Hours
Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.