Tuition and Costs for Graduate Students
What You Need to Know
Financial aid may be available for those degree-seeking graduate students seeking assistance. Once you have applied and been accepted to a graduate program, our office will be notified so we can begin to prepare your aid for the upcoming year.
Explore this page to find the current tuition and costs, as well as budget and billing and payment information.
Graduate Tuition Costs 2025-26
| Program | Regular | Audit |
|---|---|---|
|
Masters, Arts & Science and Engineering, not Religious Studies |
$1,110 |
$550 |
|
MBA, MFN, MPAC |
$1,170 |
$585 |
|
MBAN |
$1,275 |
$638 |
|
MBAN Online |
$1,275 |
$638 |
|
PhD Biology, Engineering and CPS |
$1,205 |
$603 |
|
PhD Religious Studies |
$925 |
$463 |
|
Masters, Religious Studies, Fall and Spring |
$765 |
$383 |
|
Masters, Religious Studies (Summer 2025 only) |
$530 |
$265 |
|
MPA |
$765 |
$383 |
|
English (Teaching Track only) |
$750 |
$375 |
|
Bachelor plus Masters (BPM) |
$765 |
$383 |
| Program | Regular | Audit |
|---|---|---|
|
Masters per credit hour |
$745 |
$373 |
|
Education Specialists Program per credit hour |
$910 |
$455 |
|
PhD per credit hour |
$970 |
$485 |
|
Online courses for full-time Catholic Educators and |
$745 |
|
|
Professional Development Workshop |
$205 |
|
|
Professional Development Workshop - UD provided instructor |
$230 |
|
|
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) tuition |
$13,310 |
|
|
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) lab, clinicals, research and board exam prep |
$150 |
|
|
Physician Assistant |
Cost Per Cohort |
|
|
Health Care & Counseling Center Charge per semester - PA and DPT only |
$79 |
|
|
Dietetics and Nutrition - Masters Program per credit hour |
$790 |
|
|
MSE, PL - Masters of Education - Principal |
$745 |
|
EdD - Leadership for Organizations |
$1,500 |
|
ABA - Applied Behavioral Analysis |
$1,435 |
|
Application Charge (International Students Only) |
$50 |
| Credit by Examination (EM credit) per credit hour | $35 |
|
Late Registration Charge ($50 per week) |
$150 max |
|
Admission Deposit (International Students) |
$200 |
|
Graduation Charge |
$125 |
Costs and Budgets
Direct charges for tuition, fees, housing (University-owned) and meal plan rates are set on an annual basis by the University. Variable expenses such as books, supplies, and personal spending allowances are set by the Office of Financial Aid and are based on average student expenses and federal guidelines. These allowances are listed below. The combined direct charges and variable expenses create the Cost of Attendance budget for each program.
The annual Cost of Attendance budget, which can be viewed on Porches once enrolled, reflects average cost of attendance figures and determines the maximum amount of financial aid that a student can receive. Included in these budgets are commonly accepted educational expense allowances for items such as tuition, fees, books, supplies and personal spending in accordance with federal regulations. Generally, graduate students' eligibility is determined over an academic year, Fall/Spring/Summer semesters. Graduate programs that follow a quarter system are split over Summer/Fall/Winter/Spring.
Yearly Expense Allowances for Personal Expenses, Books and Supplies
|
Program |
Personal Spending |
Books and Supplies |
|
Masters, Arts & Science and Engineering |
$4,500 |
$750 |
|
MBA, MFin, MPAcc, MBAN-Master in Business Analytics |
$4,500 |
$750 |
|
PhD Biology and Engineering |
$4,500 |
$750 |
|
PhD Religious Studies |
$4,500 |
$750 |
|
Masters, Religious Studies |
$4,500 |
$750 |
|
MPA |
$4,500 |
$750 |
|
English (Teaching Track only) |
$4,500 |
$750 |
|
Masters, Music Therapy |
$4,500 |
$750 |
|
Program |
Personal Spending |
Books and Supplies |
|
Masters |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
|
Education Specialists Program |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
|
PhD |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
|
Online courses for full-time Catholic Educators and Lalanne students |
$3,000
|
$1,500 |
|
Professional Development Workshop |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
|
Professional Development Workshop - UD provided instructor |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
|
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) |
$19,500 |
$2,250 |
|
Physician Assistant |
$19,500 |
$2,250 |
|
Dietetics and Nutrition - Masters Program |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
|
Program |
Personal Spending |
Books and Supplies |
|
MBA - Masters in Business Administration |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
|
MBAN - Masters in Business Analytics |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
|
MSE, PL - Masters of Education - Principal |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
|
EdD - Doctor of Education |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
|
ABA - Applied Behavioral Analysis |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
Billing and Payment
The Office of Student Accounts is responsible for the billing and payment process for all students. Each student has a student account, which summarizes all charges and payments made for University services. The transactions in this account accumulate over the entire enrollment period at the University of Dayton.
For students who prefer to pay their balance due over the course of the term, the Office of Student Accounts currently offers the UD Payment Plan (Fall and Spring).
E-refunding is now the preferred method for refunding Financial Aid excesses. Students can complete the one-time setup in the Payment Center (go.udayton.edu).
Remember that adjustments to your schedule may affect your charges and aid so be sure to talk with a financial aid counselor before dropping a course (or courses). Learn more about the University's refund policy.
