Program Costs
The costs associated with the Doctor of Audiology and the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programs include tuition, ongoing fees and one-time fees. Program specific professional fees are listed below. Please visit the Financial Services website for additional tuition information.
In addition to tuition, the Doctor of Audiology and the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programs have a $5 per semester fee for malpractice insurance. Some clinical practicum sites may have additional requirements that would be paid by the student, such as drug testing or additional insurance.
In order for students at Idaho State University to participate in clinical education experiences, to qualify for professional credentials, and for the safety of our clients, it is required that all students undergo a criminal background check. There is a small one-time fee associated with the background check. This will be completed prior to your first clinical experience.
The Doctor of Audiology and the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programs are members of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) which allows students from 15 western states to attend Idaho State University at resident tuition rates.
Idaho State University also participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), for undergraduate academic or applied technology students.
There is a one-time $100 undergraduate new student orientation fee. For more information regarding this fee, please contact Financial Services at stufees@isu.edu or 208-282-2900
Course Fees:
Only the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders undergraduate courses are subject to course fees. These funds are restricted in their use to the specific class for which they are assessed. Course fees are posted on the ISU Class Schedule each semester.
Professional Program Fees for 2020/2021:
Professional program fees have a broader purpose, in that they support the entire program function, as opposed to individual courses. The online program fees are substantially higher than on campus, due to new financial support necessary to develop and continue these high demand programs. There are 4 professional program fees assessed in our department, as listed below:
Doctor of Audiology: $74 per credit hour
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology campus program: $72 per credit hour
Online Preprofessional program: $273 per credit hour
Online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program: $498 per credit hour
2020-2021 Tuition
| Undergraduate Resident | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time (12 credits or more) | $3,936 per semester |
| Part-Time at Full-Time rate (10 or 11 credits) | $3,936 per semester |
| Part-Time (9 credits or less) | $402 per credit |
| Undergraduate Non-Resident | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time (12 credits or more) | $12,247 per semester |
| Part-Time (11 credits) | $6,909.3 per semester |
| Part-Time (10 credits) | $6,639 per semester |
| Part-time (9 credits or less) | $672.30 per credit |
| WUE Full-Time (12 credits or more with WUE award) | $5,904 per semester |
| Graduate Resident | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (9 credits or more) | $3,936 per semester |
| Graduate Fee (9 credits or more) | $1,026.98 per semester |
| Graduate Total Full-Time Tuition (9 credits or more) | $4,962.98 per semester |
| Part-time (8 credits or less) | $504.97 per credit |
| Graduate Non-Resident | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time (9 credits or more) | $3,936 per semester |
| Non-Resident Fees Full-Time (9 credits or more) | $8,311 per semester |
| Graduate Fee (9 credits or more) | $1,026.98 per semester |
| Non-Resident Graduate Total Full-Time Fees (9 credits or more) | $13,273.98 per semester |
| Part-time (8 credits or less) | $775.27 per credit |