Tuition Costs

TuitionCostFrequency
Master's and Certifications in Counseling, Education, Psychology, School Health Services$790.00per credit hour
Master of Arts in Theological and Cultural Anthropology (MATCA)$790.00per credit hour
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$300.00per credit hour
Master of Science in Data Science (MS)$300.00per credit hour
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)$450.00per credit hour
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MA MFT)$450.00per credit hour
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)$450.00per credit hour
Master of Social Work (MSW)$450.00per credit hour
DMFT & PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy$450.00per credit hour
DA & PhD in Marriage and Family, Legacy-Track$790.00per credit hour
PhD in Organizational Leadership$1,115.00per credit hour
PhD in Professional Practice$450.00per credit hour
Auditing, for all courses50% of program tuitionper credit hour

General & Program Fees

FeeCostFrequencyDescription
Student Service Fee- Graduate (FA, SP, SU Semesters)$157.00per semester

The fee covers the costs of technology, infrastructure, and library services required to support the graduate program experience.

Master's in Business Administration (MBA), Program Fee$30.00per credit hour

The fee covers a range of essential services, including technology support, and administrative functions related to academic advising and enrollment services. This fee structure allows the university to maintain a comprehensive learning environment while meeting specific graduate program requirements and maintaining up-to-date academic resources.

Master's in Business Administration (MBA), Cengage UnlimitedTM Course Materials Fee$67.00per semester

This fee covers access to e-textbooks from Cengage Learning in all of the core courses and some of the concentration courses in the MBA program.

Master's in Data Science (MS), Program Fee$30.00per credit hour

Fee for autograding assignments and a range of essential services, including technology support, and administrative functions related to academic advising and enrollment services. This fee structure allows the university to maintain a comprehensive learning environment while meeting specific graduate program requirements and maintaining up-to-date academic resources.

MBA Business/MS Data Science Dual Degree, Cengage Unlimited™ Course Materials Fee$67.00per semester

This fee covers access to e-textbooks from Cengage Learning in all of the core courses and some of the concentration courses in the MBA program.

Master of Social Work (MSW), Program Fee$30.00per credit hour

The fee covers a range of essential services, including technology support, and administrative functions related to academic advising and enrollment services. This fee structure allows the university to maintain a comprehensive learning environment while meeting specific graduate program requirements and maintaining up-to-date academic resources.

Master's Degree and Certifications in Nursing (MSN), Program Fee$30.00per credit hour

The fee covers a range of essential services, including technology support, and administrative functions related to academic advising and enrollment services. This fee structure allows the university to maintain a comprehensive learning environment while meeting specific graduate program requirements and maintaining up-to-date academic resources.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Program Fee$30.00per credit hour

The fee covers integration and maintenance of educational technology and course design as well as 24/7 Brightspace support

Graduate Counseling/Education/Psychology Program Fee$209.00per semester/term

The fee covers a range of essential services, including technology support, and administrative functions related to academic advising and enrollment services. This fee structure allows the university to maintain a comprehensive learning environment while meeting specific graduate program requirements and maintaining up-to-date academic resources.

Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy, Program Fee$30.00per credit hour

The fee covers a range of essential services, including technology support, and administrative functions related to academic advising and enrollment services. This fee structure allows the university to maintain a comprehensive learning environment while meeting specific graduate program requirements and maintaining up-to-date academic resources.

DA & PhD in Marriage and Family, Legacy-Track, Program Fee$215.00per semester

The fee covers a range of essential services, including technology support, and administrative functions related to academic advising and enrollment services. This fee structure allows the university to maintain a comprehensive learning environment while meeting specific graduate program requirements and maintaining up-to-date academic resources.

PhD in Organizational Leadership, Program Fee$215.00per semester

The fee covers a range of essential services, including technology support, and administrative functions related to academic advising and enrollment services. This fee structure allows the university to maintain a comprehensive learning environment while meeting specific graduate program requirements and maintaining up-to-date academic resources.

PhD in Professional Practice, Program Fee$30.00per credit hour

The fee covers the costs of technology, infrastructure, and library services required to support the graduate program experience.

Portfolio Assessment, Graduate and Undergraduate$495.00per credit hour

The fee covers the review and evaluation of Graduate Education portfolio materials

BUSA 505: The Business Environment, Peregrine Inbound™ Assessment Fee$30.00per course

This fee covers the cost of the Peregrine external business benchmarking exam taken by all MBA students.

BUSA 505: The Business Environment, Stukent® Business Simulation Software Fee  $75.00 per course

This fee covers the cost of the StukentⓇ Business Simulation assessment integrated into the course.

BUSA 565: Marketing in the 21st Century, Stukent® Marketing Simulation Software Fee$75.00per course

This fee covers the cost of the StukentⓇ Marketing Simulation assessment integrated into the course.

BUSA 685: Applied Knowledge Capstone, Peregrine Outbound™ Assessment Fee$46.00per course

This fee covers the cost of the Peregrine external business benchmarking exam taken by all MBA students.

EDUC 610: Student Teaching, Graduate$500.00per course

The fee covers the mentor teacher stipends, fees for the university supervisor and salary for the Director of Student Teaching who all oversee student teachers’ progress. This fee structure ensures that each student receives thorough, guided training as they complete their in-school teaching experience.

Other Fees

FeeCostFrequencyDescription
Graduation Fee, Master's Degree$210.00one time fee

This fee covers the costs and administrative support necessary for graduation.

Graduation Fee, Doctoral Degree$300.00one time fee

This fee covers the costs and administrative support necessary for graduation.

Green Energy Fee- Optional$48.00per academic year

Optional fee, put in place by a student initiative, to cover green energy costs of the university.

Late Payment Fee (per semester, FA, SP, SU)$165.00per semester

Fee for service.

Health Center Fee, Residential Students$75.00per semester

Fee for service.

Test Out, Desktop Software Technology$160.00per term

Fee for service.

Parking Registration: Graduate and Non‐Traditional Undergrad$160.00per academic year

Fee for service.

Returned Payment Fee (NSF or No Account/Unable to Locate)$50.00per returned check

Fee for service.

Transcript Fee (one time)$80.00one time fee

This fee covers costs for processing and mailing standard paper transcripts.

Room Charges

Housing options for these programs are limited. Please inquire at housing@eastern.edu.

Board Charges

FeeCostFrequency
Board, Semester$3,158.00per semester
Summer Board$234.00per week

Additional Tuition Information

  • Disclaimer: The University reserves the right to change its schedule of fees without prior notice. 
  • Estimated Future Tuition: We estimate a 3% increase in the total cost of attendance for traditional undergraduate students each year. At this time, we do not anticipate increases to LifeFlex program tuition. 
  • Cost of Attendance: View a summary of the Cost of Attendance for Graduate Programs or Cost of Attendance for Doctoral Programs.
  • Explore more Tuition & Fees: View tuition for Graduate, Online Undergraduate, Palmer Seminary, or Esperanza, as well as tuition for previous or future years.