Crawford University school fees are structured by college rather than by individual course, which means students within the same college generally pay the same tuition regardless of their specific department. Crawford University, located in Igbesa, Ogun State, is a private Christian institution owned by the Apostolic Faith Mission, and its fee structure reflects its status as a private university, meaning charges are considerably higher than those at federal or state-owned institutions but still fall within a moderate range compared to some other private universities in Nigeria. This article breaks down the official tuition figures for undergraduate, part-time, and postgraduate programmes, along with the additional charges every student should budget for.
How Crawford University Structures Its Fees
Rather than pricing each course individually, Crawford University groups its academic offerings into colleges, and every student pays according to the college their course falls under. The university currently runs three main colleges for full-time undergraduate study: the College of Business and Social Sciences, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, and the College of Arts and Communication Studies, with Mass Communication billed separately due to its equipment-intensive nature. Beyond these three colleges, the university also runs a Foundation/JUPEB programme for students who need an extra preparatory year before entering 100 Level, a School of Part-Time Studies for working students, and a School of Postgraduate Studies for Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and Doctoral candidates.
This college-based billing approach simplifies the fee structure considerably, since a student does not need to look up a separate figure for each of the more than twenty courses on offer. Instead, tuition depends primarily on which college a student’s course belongs to, along with their level of study and whether they are a fresh or returning student.
Undergraduate Tuition Fees by College
The approved tuition figures for full-time undergraduate students are as follows:
| Programme Category | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Jupeb / Foundation Programme | ₦340,000 |
| College of Business and Social Sciences | ₦468,000 |
| Mass Communication | ₦488,000 |
| College of Natural and Applied Sciences | ₦498,000 |
These figures represent the core tuition charge and do not yet include the additional one-time and recurring charges discussed further below. Students in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences pay the highest tuition among the three main colleges, largely because science-based courses require laboratory access, equipment, and consumables that arts and social science courses do not.
Courses Offered Under Each College
Understanding which courses fall under each college helps clarify which tuition bracket a prospective student should expect to pay.
The College of Business and Social Sciences hosts courses such as Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Political Science and International Relations, Public Administration, Sociology, Criminology and Security Studies, Marketing, and related social science disciplines. Students in any of these departments fall under the ₦468,000 tuition bracket.
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences runs a smaller number of departments, including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Computer Science, Industrial Chemistry, and Geology and Mineral Sciences, and students in this college pay the ₦498,000 tuition bracket due to the laboratory-based nature of these programmes.
The College of Arts and Communication Studies covers Mass Communication along with other arts-related departments. Because Mass Communication involves specialized studio equipment, broadcast facilities, and production tools, it is billed separately at ₦488,000, distinct from other arts courses within the same college.
Additional Fees Every Student Should Budget For
Beyond the core tuition figures above, undergraduate students at Crawford University typically pay several additional charges, most of which apply only once during a student’s programme rather than every session.
- Acceptance Fee: A one-time, non-refundable charge of ₦50,000 paid by newly admitted students to confirm they are taking up their offer of admission.
- Matriculation Fee: A one-time charge of ₦3,000 paid during the matriculation ceremony, which formally welcomes new students into the university.
- JAMB Application Processing: A minor administrative charge, typically around ₦2,000, associated with processing JAMB-related admission documentation.
- Accommodation: Hostel fees are separate from tuition and vary depending on room type and hostel choice, so students who intend to live on campus should budget for this cost in addition to tuition.
- Convocation Fee: Paid only by graduating students, this one-time charge (around ₦30,000) covers the cost of graduation ceremonies and related documentation.
Students should note that tuition can typically be paid in full before resumption or split into two installments across the two semesters of the academic session, which gives families some flexibility in managing large one-time payments.
Part-Time and Conversion Programme Fees
The School of Part-Time Studies at Crawford University serves working students and those pursuing conversion or diploma-level qualifications rather than a full undergraduate degree from JAMB admission. This school offers Undergraduate and Conversion programmes across departments including Accounting, Finance, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Computer Science and Technology, Criminology and Security Studies, Economics, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Microbiology, Political Science and International Relations, Public Administration, and Sociology.
Fees for the School of Part-Time Studies are generally lower than full-time undergraduate tuition, since the programme is designed specifically to remain affordable for working adults and career-changers. Exact figures vary by department and programme type (Diploma, Certificate, Conversion, or Undergraduate), so prospective part-time students should confirm the specific figure for their intended course directly with the university’s part-time studies office.
Postgraduate School Fees
Crawford University’s School of Postgraduate Studies runs Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (M.Sc.), MBA, and Doctoral (M.Phil./Ph.D.) programmes across disciplines including Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Political Science, Geology, Information and Communication Technology, Microbiology, and Public Administration.
Postgraduate tuition varies by programme level and specialization:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes carry tuition figures ranging from approximately ₦318,000 to ₦418,000 per session, depending on the specific discipline.
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) part-time programmes are billed at approximately ₦350,000 per session, spread across four semesters for part-time candidates.
- M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes carry a tuition figure of approximately ₦170,000 per session, with additional charges for pre-defense (₦5,000) and final defense (₦10,000) stages of the research process.
- An application form fee of ₦15,000 applies to most postgraduate programmes at the point of application, separate from the tuition itself.
Postgraduate applicants should also budget for a convocation fee of ₦30,000 upon graduation, similar to undergraduate students.
Entry Requirements That Affect Which Programme a Student Pays For
The fee bracket a student falls into depends partly on their mode of entry. Full-time undergraduate admission into Crawford University is only available through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry, and candidates must possess at least five credit passes in relevant O-level subjects from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB. Candidates whose JAMB score falls below the university’s internal threshold are typically advised to register for the JUPEB Foundation programme instead, which carries its own distinct tuition figure of ₦340,000, separate from the regular undergraduate brackets.
Postgraduate applicants, meanwhile, must hold a first degree from Crawford University or another recognized institution, with minimum classification requirements (such as a Second Class Lower Division for M.Sc. programmes) that vary depending on the specific programme and discipline.
How to Make Payment
Crawford University processes all tuition payments through its official student portal and designated bank accounts rather than accepting cash payments to any individual. Students generate a payment reference on the portal, select the specific fee item they intend to pay, and then complete payment either through direct bank transfer, ATM card, USSD, or mobile banking platforms linked to the university’s official accounts. The university has repeatedly warned prospective and current students against making payments into personal accounts associated with unofficial blogs or intermediaries, since only payments made through the official portal or designated university bank accounts are recognized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Crawford University charge different fees for each individual course? No. Tuition is charged by college rather than by individual course, so students within the same college pay the same tuition bracket regardless of their specific department, except for Mass Communication, which is billed separately due to its equipment needs.
Is the acceptance fee refundable if a student later withdraws? No. The acceptance fee, like the matriculation fee, is non-refundable once paid, since it formally confirms the student’s decision to take up their offer of admission.
Can students pay Crawford University school fees in installments? Yes. The university allows tuition to be paid in full before resumption or split into two installments across the two semesters of the academic session, subject to arrangement with the Bursary.
Do returning students pay the same fees as fresh students? Fresh students typically pay slightly higher total charges in their first session because of one-time fees like acceptance and matriculation, which do not apply to returning students. Core tuition for returning students, however, remains close to the fresh student figure for the same college.
Are hostel and feeding costs included in the tuition figures listed above? No. Accommodation and feeding are billed separately from tuition, and students who plan to live on campus should factor these additional costs into their overall budget for the academic session.