Nipissing University Costs & Financial Aid
North Bay, Ontario
Tuition planning, scholarships, and international budgets. This focused guide keeps the detailed tables, official sources, and practical next steps in one manageable reading path.
The short answer
- For 2026–27, Ontario Arts and Science at 30 credits costs $8,023.46, including $6,138.36 tuition.
- Ontario Computer Science is $11,104.45, and the BBA, BComm, college-partnership, and Data Science group is $11,601.58.
- International undergraduates pay $31,393.10 for 30 credits in 2026–27, with $28,560.00 tuition.
- Direct-entry high-school applicants with 80% or higher are automatically considered for entrance scholarships from $1,000 per year up to free tuition at 95% or higher.
- The entrance award application runs March 1 to May 1, and you need your seven-digit Nipissing student number to apply.
Reviewed August 14, 2026 · Official university sources · How we review guides
Nipissing tuition, scholarships, and cost planning
Nipissing charges different tuition by program and student status. Use a 30-credit comparison rather than quoting one universal amount, then add residence, food, books, travel, and personal costs.
| 2026–27 category | Published amount | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Arts and Science, 30 credits | $8,023.46 | Published total with $6,138.36 tuition, mandatory ancillary fees, student insurance, and the North Bay bus pass. |
| Ontario Computer Science, 30 credits | $11,104.45 | Published total with $9,219.35 program tuition, mandatory ancillary fees, student insurance, and the North Bay bus pass. |
| Ontario BBA / Data Science, 30 credits | $11,601.58 | Published total for the BBA, BComm, college-partnership, and Data Science fee group with $9,716.48 tuition. |
| International undergraduate, 30 credits | $31,393.10 | Published total including $28,560.00 tuition, ancillary fees, student insurance, UHIP, and the North Bay bus pass. |
| Residence room | $7,470–$8,340 | Published 2026–27 totals: $8,340 for suite-style houses and $7,470 for the upper-year townhouses. Every bedroom is single, and meal plans are optional because all units include kitchens. |
Guaranteed entrance scholarships
Direct-entry high-school applicants are automatically considered from 80% upward. Published 2026–27 tiers are $1,000 per year at 80–84%, $1,500 at 85–89%, $2,500 at 90–94%, and free tuition at 95% or higher, renewable in-band with at least 24 Fall/Winter credits.
Separate entrance awards
The common application runs March 1 to May 1 and covers awards such as the $10,000 Chancellor's Award and the renewable $5,000 Joyce Family Foundation Bursary for Northern Ontario students. Applicants need a seven-digit Nipissing student number and should not wait for an admission decision.
Domestic 2026–27 totals for 30 credits
2026–27 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Published Ontario 30-credit Fall/Winter totals: Arts and Science $8,023.46 (tuition $6,138.36), Computer Science $11,104.45 (tuition $9,219.35), and the BBA/BComm/College Partnership/Data Science group $11,601.58 (tuition $9,716.48). Each total adds $1,256.60 in ancillary fees, a $380.00 student insurance plan, and the $248.50 North Bay bus pass charged to students taking 18 or more Fall/Winter credits.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, Transfer, Mature
Nipissing University: 2026–27 Ontario Arts and Science tuition and fees · Verified August 14, 2026
International 2026–27 total for 30 credits
2026–27 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
The published international undergraduate total is $31,393.10 for 30 credits in 2026–27: $28,560.00 tuition plus $1,256.60 ancillary fees, $380.00 student insurance, $948.00 UHIP, and the $248.50 bus pass. Fall fees are due September 21, 2026 and Winter fees January 22, 2027, with a 1.5% monthly late fee after the due date.
Applies to: International
Nipissing University: 2026–27 international undergraduate tuition and fees · Verified August 14, 2026
2027–28 tuition status
2027 pending · 2027–28
Not yet published. The 2026–27 schedule is the latest posted for every undergraduate fee group, and Nipissing labels its future-students fee pages as guidance only, directing exact questions to Student Financial Services.
Budget with the labelled 2026–27 totals and re-check the fee estimator for the exact program group before treating any figure as a Fall 2027 quote.
Applies to: All applicants
Nipissing University: 2026–27 Ontario Arts and Science tuition and fees · Verified August 14, 2026
2026–27 guaranteed entrance scholarship bands
2026–27 · Latest published information; newer cycle not yet confirmed
Automatic for Canadian and international applicants entering directly from secondary school, based on the best six final 4U/M marks (or final IB score): 80–84% earns $1,000 per year ($4,000 total), 85–89% $1,500 per year ($6,000), 90–94% $2,500 per year ($10,000), and 95%+ free tuition worth more than $24,000 at the domestic rate. Renewal requires staying in the same average band and enrolling in at least 24 Fall/Winter credits; students who fall below 80% lose the scholarship permanently and cannot move up a tier.
Nipissing's finances hub adds that nearly 70% of first-year students receive entrance scholarships. Free tuition is capped at the domestic Fall/Winter tuition value.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian, International
Nipissing University: Guaranteed entrance scholarships (2026–27 chart) · Verified August 14, 2026
Separate entrance awards: March 1 to May 1 application
Current cycle · Published for this period
The Entrance Award Application opens March 1 and closes May 1, and Nipissing tells applicants not to wait for an offer of admission to apply. Headline awards include the $10,000 Chancellor's Award (two references required) and the Joyce Family Foundation Bursary at $5,000 in first year, renewable at $5,000 per year for three more years for full-time students from Northern Ontario high schools. Applicants need their seven-digit Nipissing student number to log in, and deadlines are not extended for any reason.
Applies to: Ontario high school, Other Canadian
Nipissing University: High-school entrance awards and the March 1 to May 1 application · Verified August 14, 2026
Official Sources and Next Steps
Stellar keeps this guide structured for comparison, but official university pages remain the source of truth for program requirements, tuition, residence, scholarships, deadlines, and policy changes.
Prepared by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed August 14, 2026 · Editorial, corrections, and source methodology