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2024-2025 Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees


Tuition Reduction

Tuition for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs are significantly reduced beginning in the Fall 2024 semester, making them comparable to similar nursing programs in the Lehigh Valley. Additionally, tuition for the MA in Art Therapy (MAAT) has also been reduced. Other other graduate programs will remain at the existing competitive tuition rates. See below for tuition rates, and click here to read more about the tuition reductions.


Graduate Program TuitionCost
Master of Art in Art Therapy$775.00 per credit
Master of Business Administration$882.00 per credit
Master of Education – State Rate$516.00* State Rate per credit
Master of Fine Art in Creative Writing$796.00 per credit
Master of Health Science with Concentration in Nutrition$765.00 per credit
Master of Science in Crime Science$888.00 per credit
Master of Science in Forensic Science$887.00 per credit
Master of Science in Integrative Exercise Science$750.00 per credit
Master of Science in Nursing$670.00 per credit
Modular Master of Science / Professional Studies$882.00 per credit
Doctor of Nursing Practice$795.00 per credit
Nurse Anesthesia Program$1,268.00 per credit
Occupational Therapy Doctorate$936.00 per credit
Master of Public Health$775.00 per credit
For a comprehensive list of academic and other fee assessments please refer to the College Catalog.
Graduate Program FeesCost
Graduate Activity Fee $20.00 per semester
Full-Time Technology Fee$125.00 per semester
Part-Time Technology Fee$75.00 per semester
For a comprehensive list of academic and other fee assessments please refer to the College Catalog.

Graduate Housing & Meal Plans

24-25 School of Adult & Graduate Education Housing PlansCost
Single Room$3,354.50 per semester
Double Room$2,932.50 per semester
Triple Room$2,625.50 per semester
Deluxe Single$4,527.50 per semester
Deluxe Single with full bath$4,941.00 per semester
Deluxe Single with half bath$4,821.50 per semester
Suite Single with half bath$4,599.00 per semester
Suite Double with half bath$3,801.50 per semester
Full Suite Single with full bath$4,718.00 per semester
Full Suite Double with full bath$3,921.00 per semester
24-25 Meal PlansCost
Canova Meal Plan*$3,770.50 per semester
Canova Premium Meal Plan*$3,826.00 per semester
190 Meals Per Semester Block Plan$3,515.50 per semester
150 Meals Per Semester Block Plan$3,146.50 per semester
SAGE Meal Plan — SAGE Students Only**$1,940.50 per semester
5 Meals Per Week for the Semester Plan – Commuter Students Only$783.00 per semester
25 Meals Per Semester Block Plan – Commuter Students Only$312.00 per semester
50 Meals Per Semester Block Plan – Commuter Students Only$626.00 per semester
For more details about campus dining options, visit cedarcrest.edu/dining
* First-year traditional undergraduate residents must select a Canova meal plan for their first and second years on campus. Transfer traditional students must also have a Canova meal plan during their first year on campus.
** Minimum plan required for SAGE resident students.

Payment

You may make payments online through our secure Transact Integrated Payments Online System, in person, or by mail.

  • By eCheck: there is no fee to use our secure Transact Integrated Payments Online System to make eCheck payments. 
  • By credit or debit card: Pay online using your VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Please note that credit and debit card payments will include a non-refundable fee service fee of 2.85%.
  • In person: Check or cash payments can be made directly at the cashier’s window located on the second floor of Blaney Hall.
  • By mail:
    Cedar Crest College Student Financial Services
    100 College Drive
    Allentown, PA 18104. 

2022-2023 Graduate Students Costs

DescriptionPer Credit Rate
Master of Art in Art Therapy$888.00
Master of Business Administration$865.00
Master of Education – State Rate$516.00
Master of Fine Art in Creative Writing$765.00
Master of Health Science with Concentration in Nutrition$750.00
Master of Science in Crime Science$871.00
Master of Science in Forensic Science$887.00
Master of Science in Integrative Exercise Science$750.00
Master of Science in Nursing$938.00
Modular Master of Science$865.00
Doctor of Nursing Practice$1,076.00
Nurse Anesthesia Program$1,219.00
Occupational Therapy Doctorate$918.00
Activity Fee per semester$20.00
Full-Time Technology Fee per semester$100.00
Part-Time Technology Fee per semester$50.00
Housing and Meal PlansPer Semester
Canova Meal Plan*$3,486.00
Canova Premium Meal Plan*$3,537.50
190 Meal Block Plan*$3,250.50
150 Meal Block Plan*$2,909.00
Double Room$2,875.00
Triple Room$2,574.00
Single Room$3,288.50
Deluxe Single$4,438.50
Deluxe Single with full bath$4,844.00
Deluxe Single with half bath$4,727.00
Suite Single with half bath$4,509.00
Luxury Suite Single with full bath$4,625.50
Suite Double with half bath$3,727.00
Luxury Suite Double with full bath$3,844.00
5 Meal Plan – Commuter Only$724.00
25 Meal Block Plan – Commuter Only$288.00
50 Meal Block Plan – Commuter Only$579.00
For a comprehensive list of academic and other fee assessments please refer to the College Catalog.