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 and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). 

1st Year

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$30,823

$49,233

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,829

$6,829

Mandatory Program Fees**

$654

$654

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$3,930

$3,930

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$2,440

$3,252

Total

$73,226

$92,448

*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: Clinical Clerkship Fee, Immunization Training fee, PharmD Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee

2nd & 3rd Year

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$30,823

$49,233

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,774

$6,774

Mandatory Program Fees**

$654

$654

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,930

$1,930

Living Expenses

$32,450

$32,450

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$2,609

$3,422

Total

$77,240

$96,463

*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).

**Includes: Clinical Clerkship Fee, Immunization Training fee, PharmD Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee

4th Year

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$30,823

$49,233

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,774

$6,774

Mandatory Program Fees**

$654

$654

Professional License/Certification

$1,000

$1,000

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,930

$1,930

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$2,000

$2,000

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$2,393

$3,206

Total

$72,124

$91,347

*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).

**Includes: Clinical Clerkship Fee, Immunization Training fee, PharmD Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the PharmD program 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
University Grant* Institutional $5,000
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid

*Limited funds are available. To be considered, applicants MUST complete the FAFSA by March 1st. Awarding of the University Grant is not guaranteed.