Schedule of Fees - Fall 2025 - Spring 2026


Fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees. 


Click links to view:

2025 Summer Schedule of Fees
Graduate Fees (Campus-Based / 100% Online)
Competency Based Education / Elevate
Fees (Mandatory & Other)
Explanation of Fees
Room & Board Rates
Additional Notes

Undergraduate Students

Campus-based

12+ Credit Hours

Note: Each fee is assessed per credit hour

Degree Program  Tuition Technology Fee Activity Fee All (Sum Per Credit Hour)
 In-State Undergraduate $ 372 $ 15 $ 80 $ 467
 In-State Bachelor of Professional Studies  $ 263 $ 15 $ 80 $ 358
 Out-of-State Undergraduate $ 839 $ 15 $ 80 $ 934
 Out-of-State Bachelor of Professional Studies $ 597 $ 15 $ 80  $ 692
 
 

Campus-based

11.99 or Under Credit Hours

Note: Each fee is assessed per credit hour

Degree Program  Tuition Technology Fee Activity Fee All (Sum Per Credit Hour)
 In-State Undergraduate $ 488 $ 15 $ 80 $ 583
 In-State Bachelor of Professional Studies  $ 352 $ 15 $ 80 $ 447
 Out-of-State Undergraduate $ 1,071 $ 15 $ 80 $ 1,166
 Out-of-State Bachelor of Professional Studies $ 770 $ 15 $ 80  $ 865

 


Graduate Studies

Campus-Based

12+ Credit Hours

Note: Each fee is assessed per credit hour

Excludes MBA campus-based program which is assessed tuition at the online MBA program rate (online rates below)

Degree Program  Tuition Technology Fee Activity Fee All (Sum Per Credit Hour)
 In-State Graduate (includes Certification) $ 426 $ 15 $ 80 $ 521
 Out-of-State Graduate $ 909 $ 15 $ 80 $ 1,004
 Out-of-State Graduate Certification $ 693 $ 15 $ 80  $ 788
 

Campus-Based

11.99 or Under Credit Hours

Note: Each fee is assessed per credit hour

Degree Program  Tuition Technology Fee Activity Fee All (Sum Per Credit Hour)
 In-State Graduate (includes Certification) $ 558 $ 15 $ 80 $ 653
 Out-of-State Graduate $ 1,163 $ 15 $ 80 $ 1,258
 Out-of-State Graduate Certification $ 891 $ 15 $ 80  $ 986

*Excludes MBA campus-based program which is assessed tuition at the online MBA program rate (online rates below)

 

100% Online Degree Program

Please Note: All online Graduate programs are assessed at the same rate except for the MBA program.

Degree Program Tuition Technology Fee All (Sum Per Credit Hour)
Master & Doctoral Online Degree Programs $ 684 $ 15 $ 699
Master of Business Administration  $ 765 $ 15 $780

For information about Graduate Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid - please click HERE.

 

Competency Based Education / Elevate

Note: The CBE program is assessed by enrollment status rather than per credit hour

Enrollment Status Credits Fees
 Part Time Enrollment 0 - 11.99 $ 1,750
 Full Time Enrollment 12 or More $ 3,500

For information about Financial Aid for Competency Based Education - please click HERE.

 


Fees

Please Note:

  • Competency Based Education: There are currently no additional fees associated with this program
  • Graduates 100% Online: The Library Fee is the only mandatory fee assessed to this program
  • Detailed descriptions of fees are available in our Explanation of Fees webpage

Mandatory

Description Amount Basis
Course/Lab Fees  Varies Per Course
Technology Fee $ 15 Per Credit Hour
Student Activity Fee $ 80 Per Credit Hour
Library Fee (Freshmen are exempt) $ 75 Per Semester
*Center for Student Wellness Fee $ 240 Per Semester
Environmental Safety Fee (Commuter) $ 35 Per Semester
Environmental Safety Fee (Campus Resident) $ 70 Per Semester
*Students who are not assessed this required fee (Undergraduates taking under 6 credit hours or Graduates taking under 9 credit hours) may access the Center for Student Wellness by paying the $240 per regular semester fee. For students to utilize on-campus health & counseling services, they need to be currently enrolled, have paid the Center for Student Wellness Fee, and provide proof of immunizations.
 

Other Fees

Description Amount Basis
Post Office Fee (Campus Residents only) $ 25 Per Semester
Vehicle Registration Fee $ 100 Per Year
Late Payment Fee (Associated with Fee Payment Deadline) $ 150 Per Semester (If Applicable)
Payment Plan Fee $ 25 Per Semester (If Applicable)
Payment Plan - Late Fee $ 50 Per Missed Payment (If Applicable)
Immunization Non-Compliance Fee $ 100 Per Semester (If Required)
ID Card Replacement Fee $ 10 As Needed
New Student Fee (First Time Freshman) $ 250 Per Admitted Student
New Student Fee (Transfer) $ 105 Per Admitted Student
Learning Excellence Academic Practices (LEAP) - Assessed in Fall $ 500 Per Admitted Student (If Applicable)
Housing Early Arrival $ 24 Per Day
Housing Early Arrival (Group Affiliation) $40 Per Day
Meal Plan Early Arrival (Group Affiliation) $37 Per Day
Miscellaneous Fees (In relation to services, fines, and other) Varies If Applicable

Explanation of Fees

 

Room and Meal Plan

Click here to view Room and Meal Plan rates.

Charged per semester based on residential agreement.

Contact Residence Life with questions via 803/323-2223 or upstairs in DiGiorgio Campus Center Office #237.


Additional Notes

Books & Supplies: Generally books and supplies are not charged directly to the student account, however, exceptions include the First Day Fee or if the student utilizes refund credit (excess approved financial aid) for Bookstore purchases during the specified timeline. Actual student expenses will vary depending on the student's course schedule. 

Veterans: Non-resident veterans taking undergraduate or graduate level campus-based programs may qualify for in-state tuition. For more information, please visit our Residency for Covered Veterans page.

Graduate Students: Winthrop University has been authorized by state law to offer campus-based Graduate students the Graduate In-State tuition rate to permanent residents of 12 counties in the Charlotte area, up to existing academic capacity. Further details about this policy may be obtained from the Winthrop University Graduate Studies, 800/411-7041 or 803/323-2204.


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