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Tuition for graduate studies at Valparaiso University is extremely competitive. As one of the highest ranked institutions in the Midwest, our costs are lower than many other private universities in the region. Here are the per credit hour costs for our graduate degree programs. The total cost of a graduate degree varies by the specific requirements of each graduate program. Please consult the Graduate Catalog or contact the Graduate School directly for detailed credit hour requirements and any other associated fees.

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Graduate Students Cost Breakdown

2026-2027

ProgramCredit Hour Fee
Graduate Certificate$650
Master of Science in Nursing$715
Master of Public Health$715
Occupational Therapy$715
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Entry-Level)$715
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT – Post Professional)$715
Doctor of Nursing Practice$715
Physician Assistant Program$18,500 per semester
Master of Healthcare Administration$715
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$2,500 per course
Other Graduate Degrees$763

2025-2026 Tuition

ProgramCredit Hour Fee
Graduate Certificate$650
Graduate degrees – Master’s programs$734
Master of Science in Nursing$715
Master of Public Health$715
Occupational Therapy$715
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Entry-Level)$715
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT – Post Professional)$715
Doctor of Nursing Practice$715
Physician Assistant ProgramFinancial Aid and Costs
Master of Healthcare Administration$715
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$2,500 per course
Graduate Certificate$650

*Other program fees

2024-2025 Tuition

ProgramCredit Hour Fee
Graduate degrees – Master’s programs$706
Graduate courses – Certificate programs$650
Master of Science in Nursing$715
Master of Public Health$715
Occupational Therapy$715
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Entry-Level)$715
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT – Post Professional)$715
Doctor of Nursing Practice$715
Physician Assistant ProgramFinancial Aid and Costs
Master of Healthcare Administration$715
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$2,500 per course

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