Affordability Matters
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to attend UJ, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we give out $10 million a year in scholarships.
Tuition, Fees & Payment
See a breakdown of estimated costs to attend UJ, and learn how to make flexible, online payments.
Transparency is important, especially when it comes to the cost of college and grad school. Below, we break down the tuition, fees, and associated costs to attend UJ.
Please keep in mind, this breakdown of costs is before any financial aid is applied. We give out $10 million a year in scholarships. Plus, 100% of our full-time undergraduate students and 50% of our graduate students receive some type of financial aid.
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View the Full Schedule of Charges 2026-2027
View the Full Schedule of Charges 2025-2026
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
| Tuition: | $24,720 |
| Fees: | $1,490 |
| Housing*: | $5,098 |
| Food*: | $5,200 |
| Books/Course Materials/Supplies/Equipment*: | $900 |
| Transportation*: | $900 |
| Miscellaneous*: | $1,600 |
| SUBTOTAL: | $39,908 |
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- Athletes will be charged a $280 athletic insurance fee in the fall semester, and it will be added to their COA.
- Books/Course Materials/Supplies/Equipment, Transportation, and Miscellaneous budget items are average amounts based on student surveys every two years. Most recent survey was completed 10/28/2025.
- On campus and off campus will have the same housing/food as survey results showed similar amounts spent for living off campus. Off campus with parents will have the food budget item and no housing budget item.
- The average housing and meal plan amounts are used for the COA.
- Dependent care costs will be included with submission of appeal form.
- Fall and spring per credit charge is $435 when taking 1-11 credits. Summer per credit charge is $375.
- Transportation, miscellaneous, housing, and food budget items will not be adjusted if student is not full-time, except miscellaneous will be removed from the term when a student is LTHT.
- Direct Loan fees are included in the COA for those who have subsidized, unsubsidized or additional unsubsidized direct loans in the amount of $34/semester. Based on 25-26 averages. PLUS Loan fees are included for those who have Grad PLUS and PLUS direct loans in the amount of $282/semester. Based on 25-26 averages.
Undergraduate Costs: International Students
University of Jamestown charges international students the same tuition rate as domestic students. Please see the chart above, titled Undergraduate Costs (before aid and awards), for a breakdown of costs.
International students are required to submit financial documents, proof of health insurance, and a pre-payment upon acceptance. Please review these requirements, which are listed in detail on the application information page.
International students are also eligible for academic scholarships. Please review our scholarship page for more information.
Online Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,500 12 credits ($350/cr) |
$4,500 12 credits ($350/cr) |
$4,500 12 credits ($350/cr) |
| Tech/Activities Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Housing/Standard Allowance for Rent or Other Housing Costs | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Food | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books/Course Materials/Supplies/Equipment | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Transportation | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Miscellaneous | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Total | $12,300 | $12,300 | $12,300 |
- Housing, Food, Books/Course Materials/Supplies/Equipment, Transportation, and Miscellaneous budget items are average amounts based on student surveys every two years. Most recent survey was completed 10/28/2025.
- Dependent care costs will be included with submission of appeal form.
- Students attending only one module of a term will have housing, food, transportation, and miscellaneous budget items halved for that term.
- Transportation, miscellaneous, housing, and food budget items will not be adjusted if the student is not full-time, except miscellaneous will be removed from the term when a student is LTHT.
- Direct Loan fees are included for those who have subsidized, unsubsidized or additional unsubsidized direct loans in the amount of $34/semester. Based on 25-26 averages. PLUS Loan fees are included for those who have Grad PLUS and PLUS direct loans in the amount of $282/semester. Based on 25-26 averages.
- Online undergrad students typically take 6 credits/module (12 credits/term).
For a breakdown of credits required to graduate, please navigate to the page of your program of interest. Use the search bar above or explore all programs to find your specific area of interest.
Associate Science of Nursing: Cost of attendance information is now available on the dedicated Associate Science of Nursing program page.
Graduate Level Certificate Programs
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,760 6 credits ($460/cr) |
$2,760 6 credits ($460/cr) |
$2,760 6 credits ($460/cr) |
| Fees | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Standard Allowance for Rent or Other Housing Costs/Food* | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Books & Supplies* | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Transportation* | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Miscellaneous* | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Total | $10,790 | $10,790 | $10,790 |
Graduate Programs
For a breakdown of Graduate Program costs and fees, other than the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership (listed below), please navigate to the program page you are interested in for more information. Use the search bar above or explore all graduate programs to find your specific area of interest.
Master of Science in Nursing: Cost of attendance information is now available on the dedicated Master of Science in Nursing program page.
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($350/cr) | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Tech/Activities Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Standard Allowance for Rent or Other Housing Costs | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Food | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books/Course Materials/Supplies/Equipment* | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Transportation* | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Miscellaneous* | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Total | $10,450 | $10,450 | $10,450 |
- Housing, Food, Books/Course Materials/Supplies/Equipment, Transportation, and Miscellaneous budget items are average amounts based on student surveys every two years. Most recent survey was completed 10/28/2025.
- Dependent care costs will be included with submission of appeal form.
- Students attending only one module of a term will have housing, food, transportation, and miscellaneous budget items halved for that term.
- Transportation, miscellaneous, housing, and food budget items will not be adjusted if the student is not full-time, except miscellaneous will be removed from the term when a student is LTHT.
- Direct Loan fees are included for those who have subsidized, unsubsidized or additional unsubsidized direct loans in the amount of $34/semester. Based on 25-26 averages. PLUS Loan fees are included for those who have Grad PLUS and PLUS direct loans in the amount of $282/semester. Based on 25-26 averages.
- MED is typically completed in 5 terms and usually take 3 credits/module (6credits/term).
- 6 credits is considered full-time and 3 credits is considered part-time for graduate and doctoral students.
Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid Office is committed to helping you get the most out of your financial aid package. They’ll work with you every step of the way, from explaining different types of aid to helping you file your FAFSFA—and everything in between.