The cost of all instructional materials, required supplies, and the fees listed below are not included in the tuition charge. There is no charge for textbooks. All additional fees are subject to change for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Enrollment Deposit: An Enrollment Deposit of $75 is required for all incoming students new to UPIKE before registration can occur. You can request a waiver of the enrollment deposit by emailing the Director of Admissions at UPIKE Admissions admissions@upike.edu
- Graduation Fee: A $100.00 fee is assessed when the student applies for graduation and must be paid, not charged to a student account, at the time of filing the Application for Degree. This fee helps to cover the costs of the student’s cap, gown, tassel, diploma, and assessments.
- Directed Independent Study, Directed Research, and Internship Courses: All Directed Independent Study, Directed Research, and Internship courses will be charged an additional fee of $75.00 per credit hour up to$300.00 per course.
- Student Activities Fee: All full-time undergraduate students will be charged a $75.00 fee per semester ($150 for the academic year). These funds will be directly allocated towards co-curricular experiences, and no institutional aid can cover this cost.
- Education Program Fees: There are additional fees assessed for the following Education (EDU) courses. These fees help to offset the additional costs associated with background checks, review materials for the required PRAXIS II: Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Test(s) and the PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning and Teaching Test(s) and the additional costs of the Clinical Practice courses (cooperating P-12 teacher expenses and supervisor travel). Each educational program only requires one of the Clinical Practice I and II courses. These fees are assessed each time the course is attempted.
| Education Courses with Additional Fees* | Amount |
|---|---|
| EDU 100 Introduction to Education as a Profession | $50.00 |
| EDU 328 Education in Kentucky | $150.00 |
| Clinical Practice I (EDU 411, 413, 425, and 446) | $150.00 |
| Clinical Practice II (EDU 440, 442, 444, and 447) | $250.00 |
*All charges are subject to change for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Nursing Program Fees: There are additional fees assessed for the following Nursing (NUR) courses. The fees cover the costs associated with clinical laboratory kits, program assessments, and some licensure preparation materials. For specific details contact the Dean of the College of Nursing and Human Services. These fees are assessed each time the course is attempted.
| Nursing Courses with Additional Fees* | Amount |
|---|---|
| NUR 110 Fundamentals of Nursing I | $370.00 |
| NUR 120 Fundamentals of Nursing II | $370.00 |
| NUR 230 Nursing Across the Lifespan I | $450.00 |
| NUR 240 Nursing Across the Lifespan II | $450.00 |
*All charges are subject to change for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Music Program Fees: There are additional fees assessed for the following Music (MUS) courses. The fees help offset the additional costs associated with private piano and private voice courses. These fees are assessed each time the course is attempted.
| Music Courses with Additional Fees* | Amount |
|---|---|
| Private Piano (MUS 150,151, 250, 251, 350, 351, 450, and 451) | $100.00 |
| Private Voice (MUS 152, 153, 252, 253, 352, 353, 452, and 453) | $100.00 |
| Private Instrumental (MUS 154, 155, 254, and 255) | $100.00 |
*All charges are subject to change for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Social Work Program Fees: There are additional fees assessed for the following Social Work (SW) courses. The fees help offset the additional costs associated with the Social Work Practicum Courses. These fees are assessed each time the course is attempted.
| Social Work Courses with Additional Fees* | Amount |
|---|---|
| SW 491 Social Work Practicum I | $100 |
| SW 492 Social Work Practicum II | $100 |
| SW 496 Social Work Practicum | $200 |
*All charges are subject to change for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Special Fees: There are special fees that are only applicable for those situations.
| Special Fees* (only when applicable) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transcripts† | $10. 00 to $50.00 depending on Delivery Mode |
| Credit by Examination | $100.00 basic fee per course plus $100 for each semester hour of credit granted |
| Work Experience Credit | $100.00 basic fee per course plus $100 for each semester hour of credit granted |
| Smart Card Replacement | $10.00 |
| Diploma Replacement Undergrad Graduate and Professional | $35.00 $50.00 |
*All charges are subject to change for the 2025-2026 academic year.
† Transcripts will not be issued to a student when there is an unpaid balance.