Tuition and Fee for 2024-2025 Academic Year
The following tuition and fees are in effect for the 2024-2025 academic year. University tuition and fees are set annually by the Board and are effective only for the academic year noted. The estimates of the Cost of Tuition and Fees for Attendance at the VUST are shown below.
Tuition of MSCIA Program:
Programs |
Master Degree |
| Total Program Credits Required | 54 Qtr Credits |
| Per Credit Cost | $430.00 |
| Per Course Cost | $1,935.00 |
| Total Program Cost | $23,220.00 |
* The cost of books and supplies for the graduate program is around $1000.
The cost of training for two certification exams (Security+ and Ethical Hacking) are also included in this tuition.
Tuition of MBA Program:
Programs |
Master Degree |
| Total Program Credits Required | 54 Qtr Credits |
| Per Credit Cost | $430.00 |
| Per Course Cost | $1,935.00 |
| Total Program Cost | $23,220.00 |
Tuition of MSIT Program:
Programs |
Master Degree |
| Total Program Credits Required | 54 Qtr Credits |
| Per Credit Cost | $430.00 |
| Per Course Cost | $1,935.00 |
| Total Program Cost | $23,220.00 |
* The cost of books and supplies for the graduate program is around $1000.
The cost of training for two certification exams (Security+ and Ethical Hacking) are also included in this tuition.
Other Fees*
| Non-Refundable Application Fee*: | $75.00 |
| Audit Tuition Per Credit: | $200.00 |
| Registration Fee Per Course (Effective for new students enrolling since Fall 2024): |
$45.00 |
| Technology / Lab Fee Per Quarter Per Student (Effective for new students enrolling since Fall 2024): |
$80.00 |
| Transfer Credit from other university & Evaluation Fee* (Per Credit): | $100.00 |
| International Transcript Evaluation Fee (Pay for Third Party): | $140.00 |
| Withdrawal Request Fee: | $100.00 |
| CPT Application Fee (one credit tuition): | $430.00 |
| Graduation Fee (Regalia, Diploma, etc.): | $175.00 |
| Official Transcripts or Diploma per copy (Electronic/email): | $25.00 |
| Official Transcripts and/or Diploma hard cover (shipping fee): | $75.00 |
| Payment Plan Service / Installment Setup Fee* (Non-Refundable): | $75.00 |
| Late Payment Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Replacement Diploma: | $100.00 |
| Reprint Student ID Card: | $10.00 |
| Returned Check Fee | $50.00 |
| Returned eCheck* | $200.00 |
| Change of Status & Reinstatement**: (Must pay Tuition Security Deposit) |
$500.00 |
| OPT Processing Fee: (First Transcript Fee Included) |
$195.00 |
| OPT STEM Processing Fee: | $245.00 |
* Not applicable to students registered under Veterans Benefits, Chapter 36, Title 38, U.S. Code.
** Change Legal Status from such as B2 to F1 Visa.
Tuition Security Deposit is $5,000.00, Including $500.00 service fee.