Tuition and Fees

Take advantage of your UPS Education benefits.

No financial burden at TESU. UPS covers 100% tuition at TESU up to $5,250 per year for undergraduate courses. NO application fee.

Non-Nursing Undergraduate Students


Per Credit Tuition - Undergraduate (For students who plan to take for up to 18 credits or less via TESU courses in a single year.)

  • $325 per credit registered for UPS students

Non-Nursing Graduate Students


Below are the per credit tuition rates for partner students at the graduate level.

Rate Amount
Regular Graduate Tuition $641.25 per credit
MBA Tuition $684.95 per credit
DBA Tuition $885 per credit
EdD Tuition $807.50 per credit

Nursing Students


See the per credit tuition rates for partner student pursuing a nursing degree.

Fee/Charge Amount
BSN New Jersey residents $365
Salute to RNs Scholarship -$54
Net Cost per Credit** $311
BSN out-of-state resident $365
Salute to RNs Scholarship -$54
Net Cost per Credit** $311
MSN $641.25 per credit
DNP $765.70 per credit

**Congratulations to RN to BSN students who received the Salute to RNs tuition discount for the 2024-2025 academic year. To support your continued success, the Salute to RNs Scholarship program is now available for RN to BSN students who remain dedicated to advancing their education and keeping our communities healthy. Learn more about the scholarship and how to apply.

Learn about our Tuition Payment Plan for graduate programs.

Fees


Application Fee: WAIVED

Residency Waiver Fee: $3,354
This fee is applicable for students who earn less than 15 credits via TESU courses for an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Graduation Audit Fee: $298
This fee is paid the year of graduation.

IMPORTANT:
Separate tuition and fees apply to Accelerated BSN Program.

If a degree program requires a course not offered by Thomas Edison State University, you may need to take that course at another institution. You would be responsible for any and all costs incurred at that institution.

All tuition and fees must be paid in full at point of registration to remain enrolled in the course(s) of your choice. If payment is not received, you will automatically be deregistered the next day.

NOTE: The Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee is a one-time fee that only applies to students who do not earn at least 15 credits via the University’s online (OL), Guided Study (GS) or e-Pack® (EP) courses before they complete their degree or undergraduate certificate. If a student pays the fee and does not apply for graduation within 12 months, they will be required to pay additional credit hour residency waiver fees.

Visit UPSers.com for information about UPS’s Education Assistance Program. Some UPS locations are not eligible for the UPS Assistance Program. Please visit www.upsers.com to verify whether you are eligible for the program. Tuition reimbursements are subject to all applicable semester, annual and lifetime caps, per the terms and conditions of the UPS Education Assistance Program.

NOTE: If a degree program requires a course not offered by Thomas Edison State University, you may need to take that course at another institution. You will be responsible for any and all costs incurred at that institution.

Thomas Edison State University offers a number of scholarship programs to assist students in meeting their financial commitments.

The University accepts payment for tuition by check or major credit card.

Ways to get answers to your questions


  1. Call the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services at 609-777-5680 to speak with an admissions counselor.
  2. Email your question(s) to admissions@tesu.edu.
  3. If you have questions about UPS’s Education Assistance Program, please visit UPSers.com.