Tuition + Fee Changes Effective Fall 2026

Tuition + Fee Changes Effective Fall 2026

For nearly eight years, Franklin has kept tuition unchanged, even as operating costs continued to rise. During that time, the University absorbed those increases to keep your education as affordable and predictable as possible. The adjustments outlined below enable us to continue delivering the academic quality, career-focused programs, and student support services that you have come to expect and depend upon.  

Fees

Resource + Book Fees

Beginning in fall 2026, a $100 resource fee will be charged to all students every trimester. The Resource Fee supports the Franklin student experience by providing access to enhanced technology, and library and learning resources, as well as wellness and co-curricular services that support student persistence and well-being. 

As a result of rising costs from publishers and content providers, there will also be an increase in textbook and courseware fees. The textbook fee will increase from $49 to $79 and courseware fees will increase from $89 to $119.  

Resource + Book Fee FAQs

Tuition Changes

Tuition Rates for 2026-27

Tuition for all new master’s students who enroll at Franklin for fall 2026 – regardless of program – will be $690 per credit hour. Currently enrolled master’s students will maintain their present tuition rate as part of the tuition guarantee.  

The new tuition rate for current and new doctoral students will be $828 per credit hour.  

There will be no change in the $398 undergraduate (bachelor’s and associate) tuition rate. 

Tuition Guarantee

We will also be changing the terms of the Tuition Guarantee for associate, bachelor’s and master’s-level students. While students will still lock in their first-term tuition rate on day one, the duration of the guarantee will be dependent on academic level.  

For associate and bachelor’s students, the tuition rate will be locked for four years (12 terms) and for master’s students, the lock will be in effect for three years (9 terms).  

This change applies to current students who have already locked in their tuition rate, as well as new students who will enroll in the fall trimester. Current students will continue paying their current locked-in rate for up to four additional years (undergraduate) or up to three additional years (master’s) beginning with the fall 2026 trimester. 

Tuition Rate FAQs

Nursing Program Fees

Fees for new students who enroll in the nurse practitioner programs will increase from $1,480 to $1,900. The most up-to-date fees for nursing programs are available on the Nursing Programs Fees page.