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Graduate Student Costs

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the total amount of your educational expenses for one full academic year. This information is provided to give you a holistic starting point for planning your budget.

Graduate Cost of Attendance

The following estimates are based on full-time enrollment with six credits per semester for academic year 2025-26. Graduate programs are typically very flexible and they’re charged on a per-credit basis. International students are required to take a minimum of 9 credits per semester.

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Program Tuition Fees Loan Fee Housing Meals Books Travel Misc Total
General Master’s
Graduate Certificates
Certifications		 $9,962 $427 $220 $10,564 $6,298 $1,340 $1,340 $2,360 $32,511
International Students
(on F1 or J1 Visas in
General Master’s,
Graduate Certificates
Certifications)		 $9,962 $427 $220 $10,564 $6,298 $1,340 $1,340 $2,360 $32,511
Doctoral
(All Residency Statuses)		 $9,962 $427 $220 $10,564 $6,298 $1,340 $1,340 $2,360 $32,511

The Cost of Attendance includes estimated costs for:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Books and other course materials
  • Housing (whether on campus, with your parents or renting an apartment)
  • Meals (whether through a meal plan or independently)
  • Transportation (both for commuters and for resident students who travel home on breaks)
  • Other miscellaneous costs associated with obtaining a degree

Every College and University in the United States that participates in federal financial aid programs must calculate Cost of Attendance through the method set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, making for a consistent metric you can compare from one school to the next.

The numbers on this page are an estimate of an example student’s expected costs for one year – your expenses may be higher or lower upon enrollment. If you apply for financial aid, our Financial Aid Office will provide for you a personalized Cost of Attendance to ensure that your aid package meets your specific needs.

Academic Year 2025-26
Graduate Tuition Rates

Rates are listed as approved by the Board of Trustees for the current academic year.
Excludes: Graduate Programs with Non-standard Tuition and Fees

Fall and Spring Semesters

Type Tuition Mandatory Fees Total Per Credit
General Master’s, Graduate Certificates and Certifications
In-State/Out-of-State		 $909 $35.60 $944.60
International Students
(on F1 or J1 Visas in General Master’s, Graduate Certificates and Certifications)		 $1,018 $35.60 $1,053.60
Doctoral – All Residency Statuses $792 $35.60 $827.60

Summer Session

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Residence Tuition Mandatory Fees Total Per Credit
New Jersey and U.S. $909 $35.40 $944.40
International
F1 or J1 Visas		 $1,018 $35.40 $1,053.40
Doctoral
(All Residency Statuses)		 $792 $35.40 $827.40

Winter Session

Residence Tuition Mandatory Fees Total Per Credit
New Jersey and U.S. $909 $0.00 $909
International
F1 or J1 Visas		 $1,018 $0.00 $1,018
Doctoral
(All Residency Statuses)		 $792 $0.00 $792
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Graduate Programs with Non-standard Tuition and Fees

The tuition/fees listed below apply to all students enrolled in these programs, regardless of residency status.


Fee Descriptions

Mandatory Fees support:

  • University Health Services: Provides health services to students living on campus and commuters.
  • The Montclarion: The university’s student-run newspaper is funded as its own separate organization to foster journalistic independence.
  • Student Recreation Center: A place for all students (not just varsity athletes) to exercise, play and relax.
  • Student Center:A hub of student activity and belonging for students to enjoy when they’re on campus, featuring dining, commuter lounges and gaming stations, student government and student activities offices, meeting/event spaces, student organization resources, and more.