Tuition & Fees

Basic Program Cost

Below, you will find basic per-credit and 6-credit costs for the Educational Leadership (Ed.D) program, as well as a year-by-year breakdown for a typical cohort and a Principal Residency Network (PRN) cohort. Learn more about PRN.

Per credit: $993
Per 6-credit course: $5,958
Dissertation Advisement Fee: $1,903 per semester

Total Costs for a Typical Cohort*

Year 1 (24 credits): $23,832
Year 2 (24 credits): $23,832
Year 3 (12 credits; includes dissertation seminars & advisement): $11,916
Total: $59,580**

Total Costs for a PRN Partnership Cohort*

Year 1 (24 credits; concurrent with PRN Year 1 residency): $23,832***
Year 2 (12 credits; one 6-credit course per semester): $11,916
Year 3 (12 credits; one 6 credit course per semester): $11,916
Year 4 (12 credits; includes dissertation seminars & advisement): $11,916
TOTAL: $59,580**

_{*On-time completion
**Note that the university may adjust tuition rates annually.
***Note that this first year cost includes the PRN and JWU tuition payments.}

Financial Assistance

The following options apply to Ed.D. students:

• Upon completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), you may qualify for the Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan of up to $20,500 annually. In addition, you can also apply for the Federal Graduate PLUS loan (credit qualified) for up to the program’s cost.
• JWU Alumni are eligible to receive a 25% tuition discount through the Wildcat Alumni Scholarship.
• Grants may be available for first-year doctoral students. For more information on how best to finance your education, contact your JWU financial planner.