Tuition and Fees

• Technology Fee:
  • All students will be charged a technology fee each semester they are enrolled. The technology fee covers things such as technology maintenance, support systems, Workday, Canvas, and university email.
• Additional Fees:
  • If you’re enrolled in an online program and an on-campus program, additional fees — like the activity, health, and health facility fees—will apply alongside tuition and the technology fee.
• Support Services:
  • Students in online programs also benefit from a comprehensive array of support services, including personalized academic advising and support, library access, career services, mental health and well-being resources, and more, all designed to help you succeed.
• Activity Fee:
  • Students who live near Iowa State and would like access to Recreation Services, CyRide, and Cyclone Athletics events can request to be charged the Student Activity Fee.

You will receive a tuition bill at the start of each semester and have multiple options for payment, including deferred billing and through employer reimbursement deferment.

Questions can be directed to Accounts Receivable at 515-294-7388 or ubill@iastate.edu.

Common price cost across member universities

• It is the same (common price) for in-state and out-of-state students.
• Books and other course materials are not included in common price.

Pay one university bill (through Iowa State)

• Refunds based on Iowa State’s Tuition Adjustment Deadlines.

Immigration regulations require international students to verify the availability of financial resources to pay for all their educational, living and other expenses (and those of any dependents) for the duration of their studies prior to the issuance of the Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 to obtain a visa to enter the United States.

International Students Expense Worksheets

If you’re not looking for a degree but still want to challenge yourself and learn something new, you may take classes as a nondegree-seeking student. You are welcome to take classes part-time or full-time without working toward a degree at Iowa State. As a nondegree online student, you will be assessed tuition and fees based on your residency, including all mandatory fees. Please note that this is an estimate of tuition, and the rate is subject to change.