MS and PhD Programs

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). 

MS - Pharmaceutical Sciences

*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).

MS - Palliative Care & MS - Regulatory Science

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

MS - Pharmacometrics

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

MS - Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics (MCST, Shady Grove)

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, USG Facilities fee, Student Services fee, USG Auxiliary fee, and Matriculation fee

PhD - Palliative Care

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

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the School of Pharmacy 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.