The value of a college education is priceless in today’s world. At Northwest State, you can earn that college degree at a significantly lower cost than you would pay at a four-year college or university. Also, keep in mind that 61% of degree seeking students receive some form of financial aid.
| Semester Credit Hours | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
1 |
142.00 | 278.00 |
2 |
284.00 | 556.00 |
3 |
426.00 | 834.00 |
4 |
568.00 | 1,112.00 |
5 |
710.00 | 1,390.00 |
6 |
852.00 | 1,668.00 |
7 |
994.00 | 1,946.00 |
8 |
1,136.00 | 2,224.00 |
9 |
1,278.00 | 2,502.00 |
10 |
1,420.00 | 2,780.00 |
11 |
1,562.00 | 3,058.00 |
12 |
1,704.00 | 3,336.00 |
13 |
1,846.00 | 3,614.00 |
14 |
1,988.00 | 3,892.00 |
15 |
2,130.00 | 4,170.00 |
16 |
2,272.00 | 4,448.00 |
17 |
2,414.00 | 4,726.00 |
18 |
2,556.00 | 5,004.00 |
19 |
2,698.00 | 5,282.00 |
20 |
2,840.00 | 5,560.00 |
| Above rates are effective for Summer 2012, Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 | ||
The average full-time student will take 12-15 credit hours per semester.
| Student Fees | |
|---|---|
| Academic Fresh Start/application per course | $10 |
| Academic Fresh Start/transcript placement fee per course | $20 |
| Application Fee | $20 |
| Credit by Documentation (includes portfolio evaluation) | $45-$262 |
| Fingerprinting - BCI | $27.50 |
| Fingerprinting - FBI | $30 |
| Graduation/Diploma Fee | $50 |
| Late Payment Fee | $50 |
| Late Registration Fee | $50 |
| Medical Fresh Start Petition Fee | $20 |
| NSF Check Fee | $20 |
| Retesting Placement Test Fee | $20 |
| Student Fee | $35 |
| Student ID Replacement Fee | $10 |
| Tuition & Fee Installment Plan | $20 |
| It Makes You Think! |
| Without the State`s support, tuition and fees would have to be almost twice the current rate of $142 per credit hour! The State of Ohio provides 41 percent of the college`s revenue through state subsidies: the State Share of Instruction. The rest of the college`s revenue comes primarily from student tuition and fees. |
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