2025-2026 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s program, enrollment, and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident).

Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$14,801

$18,491

Mandatory University Fees*

$5,274

$5,274

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,200

$1,200

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$1,515

$1,781

Total

$51,340

$55,296

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Matriculation fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

Forensic Medicine

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$14,873

$25,097

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,813

$6,813

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,200

$1,200

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$1,586

$2,037

Total

$53,022

$63,697

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

Online Master's Programs

(Health Sciences, Global Health, Health Professions Education, Gerontology, Clinical Informatics, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$9,675

$12,327

Mandatory University Fees*

$470

$470

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$600

$600

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$500

$500

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$983

$1,101

Total

$38,778

$41,548

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, and Matriculation fee

Health Professions Education - PhD

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$9,867

$12,327

Mandatory University Fees*

$544

$544

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$600

$600

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$500

$500

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$995

$1,104

Total

$39,056

$41,625

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, and Matriculation fee

Graduate Program - PhD

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$3,944

$3,944

Mandatory University Fees*

$5,580

$5,580

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,200

$1,200

Living Expenses

$35,400

$35,400

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$220

$220

Total

$48,344

$48,344

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Matriculation fee, and Student Health Insurance fee

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the Graduate School MS programs who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized Federal $20,500
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid

Students in PhD programs who receive GRA funding that covers tuition, mandatory fees, student health insurance, and living expenses will have limited federal loan eligibility.