To ensure continuity while EVMS integrates with ODU, programs in EVMS School of Health Professions will follow EVMS’s existing tuition and fee structure during the 2025-2026 academic year. Review Tuition & Fees for Online EVMS Programs

Tuition Rates

2025-2026 Tuition Rates for Online Graduate CoursesCost per Credit Hour
ODUGlobal Tuition Rate - Students living outside Virginia or the U.S.$649
Standard Tuition Rate - Virginia residents with Virginia domicile*$486
Master of Engineering Management (MEM) by Portable Media$649

Mandatory Auxiliary Tuition

Previously, this cost was included in a combined tuition rate. For Academic Year 2025-26, this tuition is assessed separately on the student bill. Supports auxiliaries such as the student union, recreational sports, student facilities, student activities, and intercollegiate athletics.

Mandatory Auxiliary Tuition DescriptionCost per Credit Hour
Applies to students who pay the standard tuition rate.
Not charged to students who pay the ODUGlobal Tuition Rate or Active Duty Military Tuition Rate.		$154

Mandatory Fees for Online Students

Mandatory FeeDescription
Course Technology Fee:
$30 per credit hour		Applies to all students taking technology delivered (online) courses to cover the costs of providing these courses.
Commonwealth Capital Fee:
$17.50 per credit hour		Required by the State Appropriation Act for all out-of-state students attending institutions of higher education in Virginia.
General Services Fee:
$18 per semester		General services for items such as graduation, course drops, reinstatement, matriculation and course catalog.
ID Card Fee:
$4 per semester		Covers the Card Center services, equipment, and operating costs. Online students may request and receive a student ID card.
Innovation Fee:
$5 per credit hour		Supports strategic investments in campus technology, including enhancements to digital tools, classroom technologies, and student support systems.
Program-Specific Fees:
Varies		Some graduate degree programs assess additional fees per credit hour or by semester, such as the MBA, graduate engineering, and MSN degrees.
Course-Specific Fees: VariesThe cost of textbooks, course materials and/or lab fees varies by course.

* Online students who move to Virginia are not guaranteed in-state rates. Normal domicile rules apply, and these are handled by the Office of the Registrar. The 2025-2026 tuition rate for graduate students in Virginia without Virginia domicile is $1,334.50.

Additional fees apply for courses taken at main campus.

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Tuition Deadlines

Payment deadlines may vary each semester. Please check the Tuition & Financial Aid web site for the current deadlines.

Engineering Management (MEM) by Portable Media: Tuition is due upon course registration, since the courses in this program do not follow the regular registration schedule. For more details, please visit our Procedures for MEM Portable Media Courses page.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Do online students qualify for scholarships? Yes! 

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Learn more about types of financial aid and the deadlines to apply for aid. 

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuition

The tuition payment deadline occurs near the beginning of each semester when you are enrolled in a course. The exact dates vary by semester. Please check the Tuition & Financial Aid website for the current deadlines.

No. Students remain registered for classes even when tuition is not paid by the deadline. To avoid any potential negative actions, please pay tuition on time. 

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If you decide to drop a course, you must formally notify the University through an official drop/withdrawal method. Courses can be dropped through the LEO Online portal. To receive a full or partial refund for a dropped course, make sure to complete the drop process by the deadlines posted for each semester.

If you do not pay tuition on time, your account will be subject to late penalties, financial holds, and collection fees.

You will remain registered even if you do not pay your tuition. Nonpayment of tuition and non-attendance does not release you from responsibility to pay for registered courses.

Payment plans are available for Fall and Spring semesters. Payment plans apply to one semester at a time and must be established for each term you are enrolled.

Explore plan details at the Tuition & Aid website

No. If you decide to drop a course or withdraw from the University, you must formally notify us of your intention through an official ODU drop/withdrawal process (web, phone, fax or form). Courses can be dropped online via the LEO Online portal.

To receive a full or partial refund for a dropped course, make sure to complete the drop process by the deadlines posted for each semester.