Tuition & Cost of Attendance
NKU Chase is a public law school offering an affordable education to both in-state and out-of-state residents. In addition, persons from certain counties in Indiana and Ohio will receive the benefit of a reduced tuition cost through the metro rate.
A student organization fee of $35 per semester, plus a Campus Recreation Fee of $4/credit hour up to 12 hours (max. $48) are separate charges and not included in the tuition figures. Parking fees and any required course fees are not included in the rates.
2011-12 Tuition Rates
| Kentucky Resident | Metro** | Non-Resident | |
| Full-time* | $7,891 / semester | $12,753 / semester | $16,770 / semester |
| Part-time | $607 / credit hour | $981 / credit hour |
$1,290 / credit hour |
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Part-time Tuition Rates per Credit Hour | |||
| Credit Hour(s) | Resident | Metro** | Non-Resident |
| 3 | $1,821 | $2,943 | $3,870 |
| 6 | $3,642 | $5,886 | $7,740 |
| 9 | $5,463 | $8,829 | $11,610 |
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2012-13
The Office of Student Financial Assistance must establish an annual cost of attendance (COA). The COA is reflective of the student budget which includes: tuition; room and board; books; transportation; and miscellaneous expenses. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance if you have any questions regarding your student budget.
***Tuition and Fees are current estimates at this time until final costs are approved.
| Full-Time |
In-State |
Metro |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition & Fees*** |
$16,562 |
$26,780 |
$35,204 |
| Student Fees |
192 |
192 |
192 |
| Room & Board |
8,726 |
8,726 |
8,726 |
| Books & Supplies |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
| Personal |
4,246 |
4,246 |
4,246 |
| Transportation |
2,004 |
2,004 |
2,004 |
| TOTAL |
$32,730 |
$42,948 |
$51,372 |
| Part-Time |
In-State |
Metro |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition & Fees*** |
$14,014 |
$22,660 |
$29,788 |
| Student Fees |
176 |
176 |
176 |
| Room & Board |
8,726 |
8,726 |
8,726 |
| Books & Supplies |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
| Personal |
4,246 |
4,246 |
4,246 |
| Transportation |
2,004 |
2,004 |
2,004 |
| TOTAL |
$30,166 |
$38,812 |
$45,940 |
*The full-time rates are for students taking 13-16 credit hours per semester. For students taking more than 16 credits (max. 18), add the per hour rate to the full-time rate for the appropriate number of hours taken.
**The Metro Rate applies to non-resident students whose permanent residences are in select counties in Ohio and Indiana.
Ohio counties: Adams, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Drake, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Licking, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Scioto, Ross, Union, and Warren.
Indiana counties: Dearborn, Franklin, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland