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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 2021-2022 (Based on 12 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2021 - May 2022
Summer Semester: May 2022 - August 2022

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)

$32,616

 

Mandatory Fees

$416

 

Room 

$15,238

$5,079

Board 

$3,464

$1,155

Books

$1,650

 

Health Insurance**

$1,952

 

Transportation

$1,672

$557

Personal

$1,450

$483

TOTAL

 $65,732

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 2021-2022 is $1,812. 

 ** Health insurance fees reflect 2020-2021 costs. 2021-2022 fees were not available at time of update. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for current costs.