Tuition & Fees
Understand the Cost of Your Degree.
BVU offers transparent tuition and flexible pathways to help you earn your masters degree with confidence. Review tuition rates, estimated cost of attendance, and additional fees to help you plan for your education.
2026-27 Graduate Tuition Rates
$325 per credit hour
$325 per credit hour
$495 per credit hour
$495 per credit hour
$495 per credit hour
$495 per credit hour
$495 per credit hour
$495 per credit hour
Graduate Fees
Some fees apply to all graduate students, while others are specific to certain programs or experiences.
General Graduate Fees
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Background Check: $50, when required
Education Program Fees
Student Teaching Fee: $436
Applies to 12 credit hours of student teaching.
Professional School Counseling Fees
- Clinical Site Supervision Fee: $300
- Residency Fee: $125 per residency
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Fees
- Residency Fee: $125 per residency
- Software Fee: $199
- CPCE Exam Fee: $150 one-time fee
Additional Estimated Costs
In addition to tuition and applicable program fees, graduate students should plan for expenses such as books and course materials.
- Books and course materials: Costs vary by program and course. An estimated cost is $46 per credit hour.
- Living and personal expenses: Your estimated cost of attendance may include allowances for housing, food, transportation, personal expenses, and computer costs. These estimates vary based on your living situation and are used to help determine your overall financial aid eligibility. These are not charges you pay directly to BVU.
- Federal student loan fees: Students who borrow federal student loans may have loan origination fees deducted from their loan funds. Actual fees vary based on the type and amount of loan borrowed.
Your individual expenses may vary based on your program, enrollment, living arrangements, and personal circumstances.
Planning Your Investment
Tuition and fees vary by program. Use our cost calculator to estimate your graduate education costs, and explore financial aid options available to help you plan your investment.