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Cost of Attendance

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The 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance table below is used to determine eligibility for all financial aid funding. These amounts reflect reasonable estimated costs for at least half-time, online, graduate student for 12 months. The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of those educational expenses as determined by the Department of Education regulations for enrollment at Gardner-Webb. Each method of learning and GWU program has its own Cost of Attendance. Please review the chart below for your program of study.

For the individual components listed below, tuition and fees are direct costs billed by Gardner-Webb. Other indirect costs are not billed by Gardner-Webb and are calculated and reflected below by using AAA and local rent data. 

Graduate Programs

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition (9 hours) $5,130.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $31,410.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MBA Traditional

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $5,535.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $31,815.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MBA 10 Month

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $18,495.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $44,775.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Divinity

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $5,850.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $32,130.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Doctor of Ministry

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $6,030.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $32,310.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Graduate Counseling

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $5,490.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $31,770.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MSN

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $54,45.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $31,725.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

DNP

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $7,605.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $33,885.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Doctor of Education (EDD)

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $5,805.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $32,085.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $8,595.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $34,875.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Sports Management

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $5,715.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $31,995.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MPA

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,526.00
Food & Housing $18,230.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $15,930.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $42,210.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Physician Assistant Program

Cohort 2026 – Start Spring 2024

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $2,114.00
Books & Supplies $3,000.00
Personal Expenses $4,232.00
Food & Housing $20,346.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $45,060.00
Program Fees $3,225.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $80,782.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Cohort 2027 – Start Spring 2025

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $2,114.00
Books & Supplies $3,000.00
Personal Expenses $4,232.00
Food & Housing $20,346.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $46,530.00
Program Fees $4,725.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $83,752.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Cohort 2028 – Start Spring 2026

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $2,114.00
Books & Supplies $3,000.00
Personal Expenses $4,232.00
Food & Housing $20,346.00
Transportation $2,550.00
Tuition $48,390.00
Program Fees $4,725.00
Technology Fees $225.00
Total: $85,612.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Graduate Programs

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition (9 hours) $5,265.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $32,090.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MBA Traditional

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219.00
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $5,535.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $32,360.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MBA 10 Month

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $12,690.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $39,515.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Divinity

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $6,030.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $32,855.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Doctor of Ministry

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $6,210.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $33,035.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Graduate Counseling

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $5,670.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $32,495.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MSN

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $5,625.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $32,450.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

DNP

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $7,830.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $34,655.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Doctor of Education (EDD)

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $5,985.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $32,810.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $8,865.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $35,690.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Sports Management

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $11,790.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $38,615.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MS Strength and Conditioning

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $5,490.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $32,315.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

MPA

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $219
Books & Supplies $1,500.00
Personal Expenses $3,625.00
Food & Housing $18,590.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $10,980.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $37,805.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Physician Assistant Program

Cohort 2027 – Start Spring 2025

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $2,114.00
Books & Supplies $3,000.00
Personal Expenses $4,350.00
Food & Housing $20,766.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $46,530.00
Program Fees $4,725.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $84,376.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Cohort 2028 – Start Spring 2026

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $2,114.00
Books & Supplies $3,000.00
Personal Expenses $4,350.00
Food & Housing $20,766.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $48,390.00
Program Fees $4,725.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $86,236.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Cohort 2029 – Start Spring 2027

Fee Description Cost
Loan Fee $2,114.00
Books & Supplies $3,000.00
Personal Expenses $4,350.00
Food & Housing $20,766.00
Transportation $2,621.00
Tuition $48,390.00
Program Fees $4,725.00
Technology Fees $270.00
Total: $86,236.00
** According to FAFSA Simplification guidelines, a one-time professional licensure fee has been researched and documented, and added to all eligible students and programs of study in your final semester/year.

Federal regulations allow limited exceptions or adjustments to information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Such exceptions or adjustments, known as Special Circumstances or Professional Judgment, are considered on a case-by-case basis based on supporting documentation of your circumstances. If you have had a change in income, family status, or financial situation since filing the FAFSA, please contact the Financial Planning Office for information on how to file a Special Circumstances Appeal.