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School of Public Affairs (SPA)
Graduate Programs Cost Guide

The costs below are estimates based on current economic conditions. An increase of approximately 5-7% for each succeeding academic year should be anticipated. 

This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. 
 

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 (Based on 12 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2024 - May 2025
Summer Semester: May 2025 - August 2025

In order to satisfy F-1 or J-1 visa requirements, graduate students must be registered for a minimum of nine credit hours per semester. Other visa statuses may have other requirements.
Type Costs: 2 Semesters Costs: 1 Summer
 

Tuition* (9 credits/semester)

$36,000

 

Mandatory Fees

$430

 

Room 

$19,504

$6,501

Board 

$6,354

$2,118

Books

$1,650

 

Health Insurance**

$2,302

 

Transportation

$1,812

$604

Personal

$1,656

$552

TOTAL

 $79,483

Tuition and Fees

*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. In case your academic program requires more than 18 credits enrollment for the academic year, the cost per credit hour for Academic Year 2024-2025 is $2,000.

 ** Health insurance fees reflect 2022-2023 costs. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for more information.