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 enrollment status and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident).

Genetic Counseling

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$22,435

$37,038

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,837

$6,837

Mandatory Program Fees**

$85

$85

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,200

$1,200

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$1,924

$2,569

Total

$61,031

$76,279

*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).

**Includes: MRT Teaching Lab Fee and Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee

Master of Public Health

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$20,812

$36,806

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,809

$6,809

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,200

$1,200

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$2,108

$3,814

Total

$65,379

$82,079

*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).

Pathologists' Assistants Program

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

$3,500

$3,500

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$1,652

$2,103

Total

$54,588

$65,263

*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).

Med - Master's Programs

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

$2,027

Total

$53,022

$63,687

*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).

Med - PhD Programs

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$3,944

$6,812

Mandatory University Fees*

$5,482

$5,482

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

$48,246

$51,114

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

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the School of Medicine Master's and PhD 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