Doctoral Tuition Rates
Current rates
Fall 2025, Winter 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026
Doctor of Education
Doctor of English
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing (2)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (2)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthetist (3)
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(1) All online courses will have an additional $50 per credit hour online course fee.
(2) Additional program fee for Doctor of Nursing Practice is $1,420 per semester (fall, spring, and summer).
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(3) Additional program fee for Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthetist is $5,838 per semester (fall, spring, and summer).
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All non-online courses will have an additional Asset Preservation fee of $10 per credit hour charged which will be capped at 15 credit hours per semester.
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All non-online courses will have an additional Technology fee of $200 per semester for all students taking five or more credit hours.
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All non-online courses will have an additional Racer Experience fee of $150 per semester for all students taking five or more credit hours.
Estimated Cost of Attendance 2024-2025 for Doctoral Students
The cost of attending Murray State University varies depending on many factors. Below is the estimated cost of attendance for a Full-time doctoral student.
| Fee Type | Education and English | Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Anethetist |
|---|---|---|---|
| direct expenses | |||
| Tuition & Fees | $7,728.00 | $7,728.00 | $8,728.00 |
| Housing | $6,432.00 | $6,432.00 | $6,432.00 |
| food | $5,134.00 | $5,134.00 | $5,134.00 |
| loan fee | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| program fee | - | $2,724.00 | $11,202.00 |
| subtotal | $19,371.00 | $22,095.00 | $32,019.00 |
| indirect expenses | |||
| books | $940.00 | $940.00 | $940.00 |
| personal | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| transportation | $1,930.00 | $1,930.00 | $1,930.00 |
| subtotal | $5,370.00 | $5,370.00 | $5,370.00 |
| estimated total cost of attendance | $24,741.00 | $27,465.00 | $37,389.00 |
Past semesters
Tuition for past semesters
Doctor of English
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing (2)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (2)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthetist (3)
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(1) All online courses will have an additional $50 per credit hour online course fee.
(2) Additional program fee for Doctor of Nursing Practice is $1,362 per semester (fall, spring, and summer).
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(3) Additional program fee for Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthetist is $5,601 per semester (fall, spring, and summer).
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All non-online courses will have an additional Asset Preservation fee of $10 per credit hour charged which will be capped at 15 credit hours per semester.
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All non-online courses will have an additional Technology fee of $100 per semester for all students taking five or more credit hours.
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All non-online courses will have an additional Racer Experience fee of $150 per semester for all students taking five or more credit hours.
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(1) All online courses will have an additional $50 per credit hour online course fee.
(2) Additional program fee for Doctor of Nursing Practice is $1,323 per semester (fall, spring, and summer).
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(3) Additional program fee for Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthetist is $5,439 per semester (fall, spring, and summer).
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All non-online courses will have an additional Asset Preservation fee of $10 per credit hour charged which will be capped at 15 credit hours per semester.
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All non-online courses will have an additional Technology fee of $100 per semester for all students taking five or more credit hours.
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All non-online courses will have an additional Racer Experience fee of $100 per semester for all students taking five or more credit hours.