Finances

Traditional Undergraduate Program

PAYMENT IN FULL DUE

AUGUST 1 - FALL SEMESTER

JANUARY 1 - SPRING SEMESTER

MAY 1 - SUMMER SEMESTER

For payment information, see the Financial Information page of the catalog.

Tuition

• 1-11 (and over 18 hours) per credit hour: $1,185
• 12-18 credit hours, per semester: $14,420

• Summer Term, per credit hour: $450
• Summer Architecture Tour, per credit hour: $275
• Auditing Students, per hour: $275
• Private Instruction Fee, for credit, per credit hour [in addition to the hourly tuition fee if total registered hours is over 18 hours or under 12 hours]: half-hour lessons: $225; hour lessons: $450
• Private Instruction Fee, no credit, [in addition to the hourly tuition rate if over 18 or under 12 hours]: $225
• Group Instruction Fee, per class [class voice/piano/guitar; in addition to the hourly tuition fee if under 12 or over 18 hours]: $110
• High School Prep Students, per credit hour (some courses have additional fees): $130
• Christian Service Program, per credit hour (except music lessons): $150

There will be a $25 per course fee assessed for non-degree seeking Judson University alumni and for non-degree seeking senior citizens age 65 or older taking courses for no credit, provided there is space available within the courses. Seniors and alumni must pay pertinent fees, if any (e.g. private music lessons, supply fees, etc.). Senior citizens and alumni may register for courses, as space permits, from the day before classes begin until the close of registration. If you are interested in taking a course, please contact the Registrar's Office for assistance.

Room and Board

• 19 Meal Plan:
  Multiple occupancy, per semester: $5,495
  Single occupancy, per semester: $6,470
• 14 Meal Plan:
  Multiple occupancy, per semester: $5,390
  Single occupancy, per semester: $6,345
• 10 Meal Plan: (not available to freshmen and new students):
  Multiple occupancy, per semester: $5,255
  Single occupancy, per semester: $6,185
• 10 Meal Plan + $400 Eagle Bucks: (not available to freshmen and new students):
  Multiple occupancy, per semester:$5,445
  Single occupancy, per semester: $6,405
• Commuter Meal Plan 5/week, per semester: $725 w/$25
• School Breaks, per day (all students, room only): $35
• Summer, per week (all students, room only): $100

Standard Fees

• Judson Student Life Fee, per semester (prorated based on number of credit hours): resident: $265; commuter: $235
  Provides a budget for the JSO to plan concerts, social outings, mission trips, spiritual life retreats, community service outings, banquets, class, commuter and dorm events. Also provides executive student leaders with basic stipends.
• Campus Technology Fee, per semester (prorated based on number of credit hours): $250

Course Fees:

NOTE: Fees also apply to honors sections of these courses.

Non-Academic Fees

• Housing Security Deposit: $150
• Health Insurance:
  Fall $797
  Spring/Summer $1,104
  All international students, all graduate architecture students, all music certificate students, and all traditional undergraduate students taking 6 or more credit hours will be automatically enrolled in the insurance plan. Professional studies undergrad students are not eligible to enroll in the insurance plan. Home study, correspondence, internet, and television (TV) course do not fulfill the eligibility requirements. Students are not charged when evidence of similar coverage, with completed waiver form is received in the Health Center within 10 days following registration. Refunds are issued on a case by case basis.
• Motor Vehicle Registration Fee, per semester: $60
  Fine for not registering vehicle, per semester: $100
  Handicapped Zone Fine: $350
• I.D. replacement Fee: $25

Academic Fees

• Graduation Fee (cap, gown, diploma, and other commencement expenses): $100
  Note: the graduation fee must be paid regardless of whether the student plans to participate in the formal Commencement ceremony.
• Credentials (placement file): three free, then per order: $10
• Diploma Replacement Fee: $25
• Add/Drop Fee, per transaction (See the Adding and Dropping Courses section of the catalog for details): $30
• Payment Plan Fee (Judson Payment Plan - see the Student Accounts tab in MyJudson for detailed payment due dates per program), per billable term: $60
• Employer Tuition Reimbursement Plan Support Fee, per term (Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan): $60
• Challenge Examination Fee, per credit hour (development/evaluation): $75
• Special Course Arrangement Fee, per course: $375

New Student Fees

• Application Fee: $50
• Enrollment Deposit (Guarantees a place for students and applies to first semester tuition; nonrefundable after June 1): $250
• New Student Orientation Charge, first semester only: $100

Student Fines and Fees

• Failure to Register Vehicle Fine, per semester: $100
• Late Medical Records Processing Fee (for incomplete medical records 30 days after registration): $75
• Returned Check Fine, per occurrence: $25
• ACH Return Fine, per occurrence (NSF online electronic payment or incorrect account numbers): $15

Off-Campus Instructional Programs

Students participating in off-campus instructional programs for credit will pay appropriate tuition and fees. Other expenses incurred because of the nature of the course(s) will be borne by the students. Food, lodging and travel expenses will be paid in advance by participants. These will be specified by the instructor of the course in consultation.

RISE Program Fees

Years 1 and 2

• Tuition (per semester): $7,220
• Room and Board (per semester): $5,495
• Student Life Fee (per semester; permits the student to participate in campus events): $265
• Technology Fee (per semester): $250
• Payment Plan Fee (per semester): $60

Year 3

• Tuition (per academic year): $9,840
• Room and Board (per academic year): $10,990
• Student Life Fee (permits the student to participate in campus events): $530
• Technology Fee: $500
• Payment Plan Fee (per semester): $60

Year 4

• Tuition (per academic year): $5,570
• Apartment Rent (per academic year): $4,950
• Student Life Fee (permits the student to participate in campus events): $530
• Technology Fee: $500
• Payment Plan Fee (per semester): $60

Refunds

Definitions:

• Refund - a credit entered on a student's account to reduce the amount of charges
• Week - a calendar week
• Drop - refers to cancellation of registration for individual classes
• Withdrawal - refers to cancellation of registration to all classes for a term or multiple terms

Tuition Refund Insurance

An optional insurance program is available to help refund student tuition, fees, and room/board charges, up to the annual policy limits, if you unable to complete the semester. This insurance program complements and enhances our school's refund policy and we believe families will benefit from this added protection. Visit GradGuard for additional information.

Medical Insurance Refunds

The medical insurance premium will be refunded in full if appropriate documentation for a waiver is submitted to the Health Center prior to the end of the second week of classes. No refund of the medical insurance premium will be made after the second week of classes; however, the student will be covered for the remainder of that coverage period.

Tuition Refund for Dropping a Class

Fall and Spring Semesters: For a class dropped by Friday of the first week, the tuition will be recalculated based on the new class load. There is no refund for classes dropped after this day. Course fees will be refunded in full if a course is cancelled by the University.

Summer Term only: For a class dropped before the it starts, the tuition for that class will be refunded at 100%. See the schedules below for summer classes dropped after the class has started. Course fees will be refunded in full if a course is cancelled by the University.

Tuition and Fees Refund for Withdrawal

Students who withdraw from the University must file a withdrawal form with the Registrar's Office. Such formal notice will establish the withdrawal date. If a student withdraws without notification, Judson University will determine a withdrawal date. Refunds will be granted per the following schedules based on the type of class:

(15-17 Week courses) Fall and Spring Semesters

Room and Board (if applicable), Tuition and all other fees:

• Before first day of classes — 100%
• First day of classes through second week of classes — 90%
• During third and fourth weeks of classes — 50%
• During fifth through seventh week of classes — 25%
• After seventh week of classes — 0%

(12-13 Week courses) Primarily Summer Traditional Classes

Tuition and all other fees:

• Before first day of classes — 100%
• First day of classes through second week of classes — 90%
• During third week of classes — 50%
• During fourth through sixth week of classes — 25%
• After seventh week of classes — 0%

(7-8 Week) Primarily Summer Traditional Classes

Tuition and all other fees:

• Before first day of classes – 100%
• First day of classes through first week of classes — 90%
• During second week of classes – 50%
• During third and fourth week of classes — 25%
• After fourth week of classes — 0%

Summer Online classes

Tuition and all other fees:

• Before first day of classes — 100%
• First day of classes through first week of classes — 90%
• During second and third week of classes — 50%
• During fourth through seventh week of classes — 25%
• After seventh week of classes — 0%

(3 Week courses) Primarily Summer 1 Classes

Tuition and all other fees:

• Before first day of classes – 100%
• First or second day of classes — 90%
• During third, fourth or fifth day of classes – 50%
• During sixth through tenth day of classes — 25%
• After the tenth day of classes — 0%