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

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Tuition

See table below

See table below

See table below

Student Activities Fee

$244

$122

$122

Living Expenses - Housing

$13,216

$6,608

$6,608

Living Expenses - Food

$7,896

$3,948

$3,948

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance (estimated)

$3,130

$3,130

Personal and Misc.

$3,696

$1,848

$1,848

Travel Allowance

$1,582

$791

$791

Transportation Fee

$131

$131

$262

Technology Fee

$470

$235

$235

Estimated Loan Fees*

$1,500 

 $750

 $750

TOTAL

$34,208 + tuition

$18,669 + tuition

$15,539 + tuition
*For students who borrow federal loans.
As of April 16, 2024.

College/School Tuition Rates

College/School

Academic Year Tuition

Fall

Spring

Per Unit Rate
ARC $41,000 $20,500 $20,500 $570
DES $45,700 $22,850 $22,850 $635
CIT $50,000 $25,000 $25,000 $695
DC (HSS) $51,500 $25,750 $25,750 $716
HEINZ $55,740 $27,870 $27,870 $775
MCS $50,000 $25,000 $25,000 $695
SCS $50,000 $25,000 $25,000 $695
As of April 16, 2024.

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.