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Tuition & Fees

Division of Professional Studies

Division of Professional Studies
2025-2026 Tuition & Fees

At ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, we are committed to ensuring the highest quality education is both affordable and accessible. If you need any help navigating Financial Aid or Billing please reach out.


  • For questions on loans, scholarships, and grants, contact the Financial Aid Office at 814-472-3010 or finaid@francis.edu.
  • For questions on housing or meal plans, contact the Residence Life Office at 814-472-3029.
  • For billing questions, contact the Business Office at 814-472-2884 or at billing@francis.edu.

Tuition amounts are approved annually by the University's Board of Trustees. The tuition rate for the 2025-26 academic year is $485 per credit hour for undergraduate programs offered through the Division of Professional Studies.


Degree Programs 2025-26 Tuition

Lab, course, and contingent fees may apply.

Degree TypeCreditsTuition Per CreditTuition Per Program
Associate of Applied Science12*$485$5,820*
Associate of  Science60-63$485$29,100 - $30,555 
Bachelor of Science128$485$62,080 
Degree Completion (B.S.)30$485$14,550

*60  total credits with 48 of the credits applied from previous qualifying certification.


Other Fees

Technology Fee/semester$30  

Certificates (Skill-Builder)

Certificate TypeCreditsTuition Per CreditScholarship RateTuition Per Program
Accounting Fundamentals18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Business Administration18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Healthcare Management18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Human Resource Management18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Information Technology18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500*
Management and Leadership18$485$250*$8,730/$4,500* 
Micro-Credential in Homebrewing7$485 $3,395
Brewing Certificiate15$485 $7,275

* Many of our students qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $250/credit.  Please ask for details.


Hybrid Program Fees

Aviation Maintenance Technician:

Please visit the AMT program page for additional information.

Aviation (Pilot Training):

Please visit the AVI (Pilot Training) program page for more information.

Patient Care Technician

Please visit the PCT program page for more information.