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All But Dissertation In-Residence (ABD) / Pre-Dissertation Program (PDP)

2022-2023 Cost of Attendance

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Tuition

See table below

See table below

See table below

Student Activities Fee

$228

$114

$114

Room

11,460

5,730

5,730

Board

6,876

3,438

3,438

Books and Supplies

2,212

1,106

1,106

Health Insurance

2,812

2,812

Personal and Misc.

3,210

1,605

1,605

Travel Allowance

1,374

687

687

Transportation Fee

250

125

125

Technology Fee

450

225

225

TOTAL

$28,872 + tuition

$15,842 + tuition

$13,030 + tuition
As of March 31, 2022.

College/School Tuition Rates

College/School

Academic Year Tuition

Per Unit Rate
ARC $39,124 $544
DES 43,700 607
CIT 46,400 644
DC (HSS) 48,560 674
MCS 47,250 660
SCS 46,400 645
HEINZ 52,530 730
As of March 31, 2022.

Tuition Rates

Tuition rates are determined by the individual college or school. Supported students are registered for 36 units (full-time) per the Doctoral Student Status Policy.

Please Note:

  • Student Activities Fee, Technology Fee and Transportation Fee are standard required fees.
  • An average Direct Student Loan Fee of $217 is included in the miscellaneous allowance.
  • If a student chooses to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS Loan, additional loan fees will be added to the cost of attendance. (Approximately $424 per $10,000)
  • The above tuition rates are for reference only. The actual tuition rates may vary depending upon the department or program of study. For the actual tuition rate for your department or program of study, please reference your student account on SIO or follow up with your departmental administrator.