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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 2022-2023 (Based on 12 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2022 - May 2023
Summer Semester: May 2023 - August 2023

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)

$33,588

 

Mandatory Fees

$430

 

Room 

$15,544

$5,181

Board 

$4,914

$1,638

Books

$1,650

 

Health Insurance**

$2,178

 

Transportation

$1,812

$604

Personal

$1,440

$480

TOTAL

 $69,459

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 2022-2023 is $1,866. 

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