Graduate Tuition and Fees
2025-26 costs for online graduate programs and courses
At Wayne State, we offer affordable online graduate programs. Learn more about the graduate cost of attendance below.
Online rates are inclusive of Wayne State graduate tuition cost and fees.
| Program | Cost per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction (MSE), Special Education (MSE) | $389.40 |
| Ed.S., MAT, MBA, MSOM, Counseling (MSE), School Administration (MSE), and Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A. or M.S.) | $412 |
*For online program rates, please note that certain funding may cover only the tuition portion of your bill (not the fees). When reviewing your bill, "waiver eligible" refers to the tuition portion of the online rate that is eligible for a graduate school tuition waiver. "Waiver ineligible" refers to the fees portion of the online rate that is not eligible for a tuition waiver.
2025-26 costs for on-campus programs and courses
The cost of attendance for graduate school varies by location:
| Residency/location | Cost per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Nebraska resident | $252.40 |
| Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin resident | $378.60 |
| Non-resident of Nebraska or other states listed above (on-campus courses) | $504.70 |
| Non-resident of Nebraska or other states listed above (College Center campus courses) | $253.40 |
| Professional development courses | $75 |
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Student fees
Wayne campus fees
The following graduate school fees are for students taking courses on campus at Wayne. These fees are billed directly to your student account.
| Fee type | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| College support fee | $65.80 per credit hour | Capital improvements, facility maintenance, technology fees, and general support |
| Student health fee | $6.30 per credit hour | Enables WSC to provide students with general health care assistance and first aid |
| Student activity fee | $6.25 per credit hour | Designated for student activities, which are managed by student groups. The Student Senate distributes these funds annually. |
Extended campus fee
This is for students taking courses at a campus other than Wayne, such as the College Center in South Sioux City and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha.
| Fee type | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Extended campus fee | $78.35 per credit hour | This includes a capital improvement fee, event fee, and technology fee. |
Other fees
| Fee type | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Course and lab fees | Varies. See course descriptions in the catalog for details. | Some courses may be assessed a lab fee (e.g., science labs) or lessons fee (e.g., private music lessons). These fees are included on your billing statement along with graduate tuition and fees. |
| Late payment fee | 2% (max $100) | This late fee is assessed to bills not paid in full, or those where an acceptable payment arrangement has not been made by the due date. |
| Library replacement fee | $40 (per item) + item cost | A processing charge for materials and labor associated with replacing overdue library materials. Fee is removed if the item is returned. |
| Reinstatement fee | $100 | Re-enrollment fee after having previously withdrawn from college |
| Returned check fee | $30 | A fee you're assessed if your check payment bounces or can't go through (writing a bad check) |
| Student ID (Cat Card) replacement | $25 | Students who lose or damage their Cat Cards will be assessed this fee to cover the cost of a replacement. |
| Transcripts | $5 | Cost to order your official transcript |
Indirect costs
You may incur the following estimated indirect costs below while attending Wayne State College. These costs are not billed to your student account.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,576 |
| Transportation | $2,404 |
| Personal expenses | $1,504 |
| Graduate loan fees | $120 |