Lancaster Tuition and Fees

Saint Joseph’s Lancaster tuition structure includes both per-credit tuition and program-specific tuition.*

Per-credit Lancaster tuition is charged for all classes; program-specific tuition is only charged when the student is enrolled in courses specific to their program of study. See the tables below for details on each program.

Per-Credit Tuition Rates

Program-Specific Tuition

Program-specific tuition covers the costs of running clinical programs with limited enrollment, based on factors like student-to-faculty ratios mandated by accreditors and limited clinical seats. It also covers the costs of program-specific resources, such as simulation supplies, equipment maintenance, specialized software, etc.

Program-specific tuition is charged once a semester for specific courses throughout a student’s program of study. The courses that carry a program-specific tuition charge are outlined below for each program.

Program-specific tuition is in addition to per-credit tuition. There is no program-specific tuition for non-clinical programs.

Unlike many other institutions, Saint Joseph's University in Lancaster has no across-the-board fees. Other institutions charge for room and board, meal plans, activity fees, parking pass fees and so on, on top of tuition. These fees often aren’t eligible for employer tuition reimbursement, potentially leading to surprise expenses when bill time comes.

At Saint Joseph's University in Lancaster, our only tuition-related fees are for general education lab courses, or the LPN assessment module. If you don’t take any of the courses listed below, you will not have any tuition-related fees. We do not charge any across-the-board fees.

Tuition-Related Fees

Miscellaneous Charges and Deposits

All miscellaneous charges and deposits are non-refundable.

¹ Nursing and Allied Health Fee: provides funding for Exxat software and clearance and compliance services

To calculate the tuition and fees for a semester of study, first calculate how many credits you will take. Multiply that figure by the appropriate per credit tuition rate. If you are in a clinical program and are taking any courses specific to your major (not just general education courses), add the program-specific tuition. If you are taking a general education lab course, add the lab fee.

Sample Surgical Technology Semester

Based on the semester above, here’s how to calculate tuition and fees for this semester. Modify these calculations as necessary for your program and semester.

This does not include taxes, fees, books, uniforms or other indirect expenses. See below for estimates of these additional indirect costs.

Indirect costs are the costs of other educational expenses students typically incur while attending school that are not billed by the University. The following table outlines estimated indirect costs; these costs will vary significantly from student to student and should be factored into your budget for covering college costs.

*The tuition rate is determined by the administration of Saint Joseph's University. Rates for the upcoming academic year are not finalized until approved by the Board of Trustees in April. Periodically, an in-depth analysis is performed to reevaluate the fee structure.

Students may preregister for courses following their acceptance into a given program and prior to paying their tuition. Failure to show up for a class will not dismiss student financial obligations. Registered students must officially withdraw by completing the Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form or by contacting their academic advisor.