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School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Tuition and Fees Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4
Tuition $38,290$38,290$38,290$38,290
Executive Student Council Fee $160---
Student Service and Technology Fee $750$750$750$750
Student Health & Wellness Fee $350$350$350$350
Graduation Fee ---$225
Annual Tuition and Fees $39,550$39,390$39,390$39,615

NOTE: Tuition and Fees are updated annually in April and reflect board-approved rates for the 2026-2027 academic year.  Any change in tuition or fees during the academic year will be communicated to students in the program.

Indirect Costs

Books and Supplies Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4
Standard $750$500$500$500
Living Expenses Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4
Housing $17,100$22,800$22,800$22,800
Utilities $2,700$3,600$3,600$3,600
Food $4,050$5,400$5,400$5,400
Transportation $3,600$4,800$4,800$4,800
Personal Expenses $1,350$1,800$1,800$1,800
Total Living Expenses $28,800$38,400$38,400$38,400
Total Living Expenses - Living w/ Parent* $6,975$9,300$9,300$9,300
Dependent Care** $11,700$15,600$15,600$15,600
Total Living Expenses - Dependents $40,500$54,000$54,000$54,000

*If residing with parents, the amount of housing and utilities is $0, and the amount of food is $225/month ($2,025 for a 3-quarter budget/$2,700 for a 4-quarter budget).

**Additional assistance is available to students who have dependents for whom they (and their spouse if applicable) provide 50% or more of the financial support as reported on the FAFSA.

The total living expense disbursed will be less than the amount awarded above due to origination fees.

Total Cost of Attendance (COA)

Total COA Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4
On/Off Campus without Dependents $69,100$78,290$78,290$78,515
On/Off Campus with Dependents $80,800$93,890$93,890$94,115
Living with Parent $47,275$49,190$49,190$49,415
  • RFU Student Health Insurance is NOT calculated as part of the Cost of Attendance. Financial aid coverage for this line item is available by completing the Health Insurance Budget Adjustment Form, which includes associated loan origination fees. More information related to Student Health Insurance can be found here
  • First year SGPS students will have their admission deposit applied to their first term bill.
  • SGPS students enrolling for instruction are registered as full-time and assessed tuition at the prevailing annual rate.
  • Annual tuition is billed evenly across 3 terms (9 months) for year 1, and 4 terms (12 months) for years 2-4.
  • Annual fees are billed in the first term of each academic year.