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All But Dissertation In-Residence (ABR)

2026-2027 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

$14,752

$7,376

$7,376

Living Expenses - Food

$8,664

$4,332

$4,332

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance

TBD

TBD

Personal and Misc.

$4,098

$2,049

$2,049

Travel Allowance

$1,756

$878

$878

Transportation Fee

$302

$151

$151

Technology Fee

$490

$245

$245

Estimated Loan Fees*

$1,500 

 $750

 $750

TOTAL

$34,018 + tuition & health insurance

$17,009 + tuition & health insurance

$17,009 + tuition & health insurance
*For students who borrow federal loans.
As of April 3, 2026.

College/School Tuition Rates

College/School

Academic Year Tuition

Fall

Spring

Per Unit Rate
ARC $43,000 $22,150 $22,150 $616
DES $47,200 $23,600 $23,600 $656
CIT $52,780 $26,390 $26,390 $734
HEINZ $59,140 $29,570 $29,570 $825
MCS $52,300 $26,150 $26,150 $727
SCS $52,000 $26,000 $26,000 $723
As of April 3, 2026.

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.
  • 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.