Understanding FIU's Out-of-State Tuition Costs

For students considering Florida International University (FIU) from outside of Florida, understanding the costs associated with out-of-state tuition is crucial. This article breaks down the various components of FIU's out-of-state tuition, fees, and other related expenses.

Base Tuition and Fees

Florida International University's tuition is $6,566 for in-state and $18,964 for out-of-state students. These figures include both tuition and fees, also referred to as the sticker price. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $12,436, Florida International University is cheaper. For students coming from out of state, the tuition is cheaper than the national average cost of out-of-state tuition of $29,815.

Proposed Increases

Per Florida Statute 1009.24, Florida International University gives public notice of proposed increases to student fees effective Fall 2026. This is not a bill. This is only an estimate. Total tuition and fees are subject to change, visit FIU-1101: Tuition and Fees Schedule for the tuition breakdown.

Additional Fees

Beyond the base tuition, several other fees contribute to the overall cost of attendance. It's important to be aware of these when budgeting for your education.

Distance Learning Fee

Florida Statute 1009.24(17)(b) allows the university to charge a Distance Learning Fee ($30 per credit) for all online courses that generate fundable student credit hours. The fee is charged per credit and is subject to change depending on the amount of credits taken.

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One Card/Photo ID Service Fee

This is an annual fee ($10), not related to your per-credit fee, therefore, it is included in the total tuition.

Panther Book Pack

Panther Book Pack ($20.50 per credit) is charged to all undergraduate courses unless the student opts out from their MyFIU portal.

Athletic Fee

An athletic fee will be collected each term along with the tuition. This fee was endorsed by the 1994-1995 Student Fee Committee to upgrade the University’s intercollegiate athletic program to NCAA Division I competition for both men and women.

Transportation Access Fee

Transportation Access Fee is assessed to all students per semester as part of their enrollment fees except for students registered for a fully online degree program.

Health Fee

Health Fee is assessed to all students per semester as part of their enrollment fees.

Late Registration Fee

Per the policy and procedures of the Registrar’s Office, if a student registers after the regular registration deadline date, they will be assessed a late registration fee of $100.00.

Payment Options and Fees

FIU offers multiple payment methods, each with its own considerations.

Credit Card Payments

Using this payment method, there is a non-refundable Credit Card Surcharge of 2.85% of the total amount paid with domestic credit cards and 4.25% with international credit cards. To make a credit card payment, just access the Student Portal with your new Panther ID and Password, go to “Financial Account”, click “Make a Payment”, and click “Pay Now”.

Electronic Check Payments

Payments by electronic check can also be completed online from your home, with NO additional fees. To make a check payment, just access the Student Portal with your new Panther ID and Password, go to “Financial Account”, click “Make a Payment”, and click “Pay Now”.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

As you’re comparing costs of different institutions, also consider the total cost and the net price. The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of food and housing, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. At Florida International University, the total cost is $24,882 for in-state students and $37,280 for out-of-state students.

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Undergraduate Nursing Programs

The following is an estimate of in-state and out-of-state program tuition costs for the current academic year. University fees and text-book/supplies cost estimates are included in the calculations. Housing and meal costs are not. Since tuition and fees can change on an annual basis, these figures are provided as an estimate. Please visit FIU’s Cost & Aid page to see the most recent tuition & fees information.

Traditional BSN
- Resident Tuition Only: $14,390
- Non-Resident Tuition Only: $43,321
- Resident Tuition + est. cost: $18,570
- Non-Resident Tuition + est. cost: $47,501
AO BSN
- Resident Tuition Only: $12,540
- Non-Resident Tuition Only: $37,751
- Resident Tuition + est. cost: $16,190
- Non-Resident Tuition + est. cost: $41,401
RN-to-BSN
- Resident Tuition Only: $6,561
- Non-Resident Tuition Only: $10,424
- Resident Tuition + est. cost: $8,532
- Non-Resident Tuition + est. cost: $12,395
Foreign Educated Physician to BSN/MSN Programs
- Family
  - Resident Tuition Only: $37,127
  - Non-Resident Tuition Only: $84,992
  - Resident Tuition + est. cost: $41,282
  - Non-Resident Tuition + est. cost: $89,155
- Adult and Pedi
  - Resident Tuition Only: $34,613
  - Non-Resident Tuition Only: $80,462
  - Resident Tuition + est. cost: $38,768
  - Non-Resident Tuition + est. cost: $84,624
- Psych
  - Resident Tuition Only: $36,498
  - Non-Resident Tuition Only: $83,860
  - Resident Tuition + est. cost: $40,654
  - Non-Resident Tuition + est. cost: $88,022
- Nurse Educator
  - Resident Tuition Only: $30,842
  - Non-Resident Tuition Only: $73,667
  - Resident Tuition + est. cost: $34,885
  - Non-Resident Tuition + est. cost: $77,710

JD Program

Day
- In-State Annual: $21,407
- Out-of-State: $35,650
Evening
- In-State Annual: $14,501
- Out-of-State: $24,150
Student Fees
- $399*Per Credit-hour
- *Not included in tuition.

Additional Living Expenses

In addition to the cost of tuition and application fees you will have to incur in living, and other personal expenses. An average budget is included below:

Florida Residents Full-time Law JD Day
- With Parents
  - Tuition: $10,358 (Term), $20,716 (Annual)
  - Fees: $199 (Term), $398 (Annual)
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $218 (Term), $436 (Annual)
  - Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $925 (Term), $1,850 (Annual)
  - Housing: $1,102 (Term), $2,204 (Annual)
  - Food: $2,328 (Term), $4,656 (Annual)
  - Transportation: $2,004 (Term), $4,008 (Annual)
  - Miscellaneous Personal: $1,569 (Term), $3,138 (Annual)
  - Total: $18,703 (Term), $37,406 (Annual)
- Off-Campus
  - Tuition: $10,358 (Term), $20,716 (Annual)
  - Fees: $199 (Term), $398 (Annual)
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $218 (Term), $436 (Annual)
  - Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $925 (Term), $1,850 (Annual)
  - Housing: $8,906 (Term), $17,812 (Annual)
  - Food: $2,328 (Term), $4,656 (Annual)
  - Transportation: $2,004 (Term), $4,008 (Annual)
  - Miscellaneous Personal: $1,689 (Term), $3,378 (Annual)
  - Total: $26,627 (Term), $53,254 (Annual)
- Dorm
  - Tuition: $10,358 (Term), $20,716 (Annual)
  - Fees: $199 (Term), $398 (Annual)
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $218 (Term), $436 (Annual)
  - Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $925 (Term), $1,850 (Annual)
  - Housing: $4,212 (Term), $8,424 (Annual)
  - Food: $2,328 (Term), $4,656 (Annual)
  - Transportation: $1,431 (Term), $2,862 (Annual)
  - Miscellaneous Personal: $1,689 (Term), $3,378 (Annual)
  - Total: $21,360 (Term), $42,720 (Annual)
Non-Florida Residents Full-time Law JD Day
- With Parents
  - Tuition: $17,250 (Term), $34,500 (Annual)
  - Fees: $199 (Term), $398 (Annual)
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $218 (Term), $436 (Annual)
  - Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $925 (Term), $1,850 (Annual)
  - Housing: $1,102 (Term), $2,204 (Annual)
  - Food: $2,328 (Term), $4,656 (Annual)
  - Transportation: $2,004 (Term), $4,008 (Annual)
  - Miscellaneous Personal: $1,569 (Term), $3,138 (Annual)
  - Total: $25,595 (Term), $51,190 (Annual)
- Off-Campus
  - Tuition: $17,250 (Term), $34,500 (Annual)
  - Fees: $199 (Term), $398 (Annual)
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $218 (Term), $436 (Annual)
  - Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $925 (Term), $1,850 (Annual)
  - Housing: $8,906 (Term), $17,812 (Annual)
  - Food: $2,328 (Term), $4,656 (Annual)
  - Transportation: $2,004 (Term), $4,008 (Annual)
  - Miscellaneous Personal: $1,689 (Term), $3,378 (Annual)
  - Total: $33,519 (Term), $67,038 (Annual)
- Dorm
  - Tuition: $17,250 (Term), $34,500 (Annual)
  - Fees: $199 (Term), $398 (Annual)
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $218 (Term), $436 (Annual)
  - Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $925 (Term), $1,850 (Annual)
  - Housing: $4,212 (Term), $8,424 (Annual)
  - Food: $2,328 (Term), $4,656 (Annual)
  - Transportation: $1,431 (Term), $2,862 (Annual)
  - Miscellaneous Personal: $1,689 (Term), $3,378 (Annual)
  - Total: $28,252 (Term), $56,504 (Annual)

Financial Aid and Scholarships

FIU is dedicated to keeping higher education accessible to all. That’s why our financial aid office awards more than $180 million in financial aid each year. If you want a degree that lets you graduate with little to no debt and start your career sooner, FIU can help you make that happen.

Types of Aid

About 89% of full-time undergraduate students at FIU receive some type of aid. Financial aid can be broken into two groups: need-based and merit-based. Need-based is determined by your financial situation as calculated by your FAFSA application. Merit-based is determined by your test scores, GPA and other factors such as essays or achievements.

Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs. Financial aid packages vary depending on your financial need. Most colleges determine financial need based on your FAFSA.

Grants

Grants do not need to be repaid. Most are based on your financial need, though some also take into consideration factors like residency, such as the Florida Resident Access Grant for Florida residents who are seeking their first college degree and meet GPA requirements.

Loans

College loans include subsidized student loans (the government pays your interest while you're in school) and unsubsidized student loans, which means the interest is added to the balance while you are enrolled in school. It's ideal if you can pay off the interest as it is added throughout your college career.

FAFSA and Golden Promise

Completing your FAFSA application is the key to keeping your tuition costs low. You’ll need to apply for FAFSA every year to receive certain federal, state and FIU financial aid. The application is free so even if you aren’t sure if you qualify, you should apply. FAFSA opens October 1. Early award priority date is December 1.

FIU is dedicated to creating opportunity for students regardless of their financial situation. That’s why our Golden Promise is to cover 100% tuition and fees for first-time-in-college Florida students with a 0 expected family contribution. Just submit the FAFSA to qualify.

Graduate Student Aid

Fellowships and assistantships are a great way to fund your studies while conducting research or performing other professional development responsibilities. These opportunities are offered through your program of study and in coordination with the University Graduate School. To find out more, contact your graduate program director. Competitive graduate scholarships are also available to students who enroll full time.

Law School Scholarships and Loans

Dean's Scholarship: Awarded to our most qualified students. Recipients are selected during the admission review process based on academic performance.
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver: This merit-based waiver is awarded to out-of-state students. Some of these scholarships include First Generation, Jackson Lewis, CABA and LA Reitmeister Environmental.
Academic Works: For FIU scholarships and external opportunities, please visit FIU Scholarships.
Bar Study Loans: These loans are for JD students in their final year of study and for 13 months after graduation. These optional loans for up to $15,000 are used to help cover living expenses while students prepare for the bar exam.
Federal and Private Loans: FIU OneStop offers detailed guides on applying for and receiving loans to pay for your schooling.

Admission Scholarships

FIU awards merit-based scholarships to admitted first-time-in-college (FTIC) students. FIU will automatically consider students for these merit-based scholarships when they submit and complete the freshman admissions application for Early Fall/ Fall 2025 by November 1, 2024, for those attending Florida high schools and December 3, 2024 for those who attend out-of-state or overseas high schools. Students should submit a complete application for admission, including the application fee/waiver, and official SAT, ACT, or CLT test scores by this date for scholarship consideration. Applicants must have their scores sent directly to FIU when they register for tests so the scores can be received by the university in time for admission for scholarship consideration. lawful permanent resident, or an international student to receive the F-1 visa to study in the United States (or another eligible visa). Consideration for merit awards is based on the same academic records used for admission and residency status. No additional applications are required. Scholarship funding is limited. The Scholarship Office reviews admitted FTIC students until all scholarship funding has been allocated.

Non-Resident/Out-of-State Tuition Waiver
- Must complete application to FIU by December 3, 2024
- Out-of-state reduction awards are disbursed as waivers that decrease the total cost of attendance but only apply toward out-of-state tuition. If a student's residency is updated to in-state for tuition purposes after enrollment, the merit-based tuition waiver will no longer apply, the award will be canceled and is not replaced by the Florida resident award.
- Please note: The out-of-state, merit-based tuition reduction waivers cannot be combined with another tuition waiver scholarship (Grandparent Waiver) since both scholarships waive the same portion of non-resident tuition.
- Benefits:
  - Guaranteed admission to the Honors College
  - Access to the Honors College Early Assurance Programs for the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and FIU College of Law
  - Priority registration when choosing classes
Gold and Blue
- Gold and Blue Scholarships are awarded to entering students to recognize outstanding academic performance.
- Awards are distributed over four years and range from:
  - $1,000 to $12,000 for Florida residents (deadline November 1, 2024)
  - $4,000 to $24,000 for non-Florida residents (deadline December 3, 2024)
- Gold and Blue scholarships cannot be stacked with other forms of FIU merit aid.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Per Credit
- Florida residents: $205.57
- Out-of-state students: $660.19*Additional fees (Athletic, Health, Parking, Online, etc.) may be applied to an account based on student's program and/or enrollment status.

Graduate Tuition & Fees

Per Credit
- Florida residents: $455.64
- Out-of-state students: $1,056.29*Tuition and fees vary for some graduate programs, the College of Law and the College of Medicine.

Undergraduate Line Items

In-State Costs
- Per Credit: $205.57
- 30 Credits: $6,167.10
- Athletic Fees: $20
- Health Fees: $187.38
- Parking Fees: $181.40
- Panther ID (Annual): $10
- Total Matriculation for Fall & Spring: $6,565.88
Out-of-State Costs
- Per Credit: $618.87
- 30 Credits: $18,566.10
- Athletic Fees: $20
- Health Fees: $187.38
- Parking Fees: $181.40
- Panther ID (Annual): $10
- Total Matriculation for Fall & Spring: $18,964.75

Cost of Attendance (COA) Estimates for 2025-2026

These estimates provide a comprehensive view of potential costs, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Undergraduate

Florida Resident
- On Campus/At Home/Off Campus
- Total Fall & Spring Cost: $28,232
- Expenses (Per Semester):
  - Tuition: $3,084
  - Fees: $199
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $22
  - Books & Supplies: $675
  - Housing: $4,465
  - Food: $2,461
  - Transportation: $1,473
  - Personal: $1,737
- Total Term: $14,116
- Total Annual: $28,232
Non-Florida Resident
- On Campus/At Home/Off Campus
- Total Fall & Spring Cost: $41,870
- Expenses (Per Semester):
  - Tuition: $9,903
  - Fees: $199
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $22
  - Books & Supplies: $675
  - Housing: $4,465
  - Food: $2,461
  - Transportation: $1,473
  - Personal: $1,737
- Total Term: $20,935
- Total Annual: $41,870
Online Undergraduate
- Florida Resident
  - On Campus/At Home/Off Campus
  - Total Fall & Spring Cost: $28,942
  - Expenses (Per Semester):
    - Tuition: $3,534
    - Fees: $104
    - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $22
    - Books & Supplies: $675
    - Housing: $4,465
    - Food: $2,461
    - Transportation: $1,473
    - Personal: $1,737
  - Total Term: $14,471
  - Total Annual: $28,942
- Non-Florida Resident
  - On Campus/At Home/Off Campus
  - Total Fall & Spring Cost: $42,580
  - Expense (Per Semester)
    - Tuition: $10,353
    - Fees: $104
    - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $22
    - Books & Supplies: $675
    - Housing: $4,465
    - Food: $2,461
    - Transportation: $1,473
    - Personal: $1,737
  - Total Term: $21,290
  - Total Annual: $42,580

Graduate

Florida Resident
- On Campus/At Home/Off Campus
- Total Fall & Spring Cost: $30,194
- Expenses (Per Semester):
  - Tuition: $4,101
  - Fees: $199
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $161
  - Books & Supplies: $500
  - Housing: $4,465
  - Food: $2,461
  - Transportation: $1,473
  - Personal: $1,737
- Total Term: $15,097
- Total Annual: $30,194
Non-Florida Resident
- On Campus/At Home/Off Campus
- Total Fall & Spring Cost: $41,006
- Expenses (Per Semester):
  - Tuition: $9,507
  - Fees: $199
  - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $161
  - Books & Supplies: $500
  - Housing: $4,465
  - Food: $2,461
  - Transportation: $1,473
  - Personal: $1,737
- Total Term: $20,503
- Total Annual: $41,006
Online Graduate
- Florida Resident
  - On Campus/At Home/Off Campus
  - Total Fall & Spring Cost: $30,544
  - Expenses (Per Semester):
    - Tuition: $4,371
    - Fees: $104
    - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $161
    - Books & Supplies: $500
    - Housing: $4,465
    - Food: $2,461
    - Transportation: $1,473
    - Personal: $1,737
  - Total Term: $15,272
  - Total Annual: $30,544
- Non-Florida Resident
  - On Campus/At Home/Off Campus
  - Total Fall & Spring Cost: $41,356
  - Expenses (Per Semester):
    - Tuition: $9,777
    - Fees: $104
    - Direct Loan Origination Fee: $161
    - Books & Supplies: $500
    - Housing: $4,465
    - Food: $2,461
    - Transportation: $1,473
    - Personal: $1,737
  - Total Term: $20,678
  - Total Annual: $41,356

Understanding Educational Expenses

Your educational expenses can be classified into two main categories: direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs include payments made directly to FIU, including tuition and fees, books and supplies purchased from the university bookstore, and on-campus housing and meal plans.

Net Price and Financial Aid Statistics

Average Net Price: $9,881 per year
Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63.5%
Average Aid Package: $11,685
Average Net Price by Household Income:
Sticker Price:
- In-State Tuition: $6,168 per year
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,566 per year
Other Costs:
- Books and Supplies: $1,350 per year
- Personal Expenses: $2,700 per year
- Transportation: $2,460 per year
Financial Aid Dates:
- Application Due: May 15

FIU as a Best Value Institution

FIU is consistently ranked in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.” Our students pay less tuition up front and carry less debt after graduation than the national average.

Career Opportunities in Miami

Miami is filled with thriving industries like finance, travel and hospitality, healthcare, logistics, creative design, technology and more; all looking to employ grads and students. In fact, 71% of FIU grads are employed or enrolled in master's programs one year after graduation.

Tools to Estimate Costs

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