2026-2027 tuition and fees for graduate study
2026-2027 tuition rates and fees for graduate study with cost estimates by program. Includes links to information on additional costs, including health fees, housing, and dining.
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2026-2027 graduate study tuition and fees
Graduate tuition is assessed at a flat rate for some full-time programs or by credit hour. Tuition rates are accurate for the 2026-27 academic year. Rates for subsequent years become available in March. Please visit your specific program for additional details.
ARTS, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $2,234 | per credit hour | per credit hour |
| Activity Fee | $10 | $20 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $2,234 | per credit hour | per credit hour |
| Activity Fee | $10 | $20 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
EASTMAN INSTITUTE of ORAL HEALTH
Please visit the Eastman Institute of Oral Health for the latest rates for tuition and fees.
EASTMAN SCHOOL of MUSIC
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $2,234 | per credit hour | per credit hour |
| Comprehensive Fee | $249 | $498 | |
| Activity Fee | $83 | $166 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 | |
| International Student Fee (if applicable) | $100 | $200 | |
| Orientation (1st semester only) | $338 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION (460A) - One hour lessons, 4 credit hours | $13,404 | |
| TUITION (460) - One hour lessons, 3 credit hours | $8,936 | |
| TUITION (430A) - Half hour lessons, 2 credit hours | $6,702 | |
| TUITION (430) - Half hour lessons, 1.5 credit hours | $4,468 | |
| Comprehensive Fee | $249 | $498 |
| Activity Fee | $83 | $166 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| International Student Fee (if applicable) | $100 | $200 |
| Orientation (1st semester only) | $338 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $8,345 | $16,690 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $249 | $498 |
| Activity Fee | $83 | $166 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| International Student Fee (if applicable) | $100 | $200 |
| Orientation (1st semester only) | $338 |
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
| Cost Breakdown* | Per credit hour | Per course |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $1,740 | |
| Site Placement Fees (if applicable) | $25 | |
| Technology, Resource, and Lab Fees (if applicable) | $30 - $570 |
*These tables are provided for estimating costs of attendance and do not include potential financial aid or scholarships. Costs for exams or licensing are not included. Please visit the School of Nursing & Health Sciences schedule of charges page for specific lab fees by course.
| Cost Breakdown* | Per semester | Total for program |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $27,450 | $109,800 |
| Lab Fee | $208 | $832 |
| Technology Fee | $65 | $260 |
| Mobile Device Fee | $242 | $968 |
| Resource Fee | $837 | $3,348 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $2,208 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $8,616 |
*These tables are provided for estimating costs of attendance and do not include potential financial aid or scholarships. Costs for exams or licensing are not included. The mobile device fee includes the cost of an iPad that meets school qualifications.
| Cost Breakdown* | Per credit hour | Per course | Per semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $1,740 | ||
| NUR 995 Continuation of Doctoral Study (if applicable) | $1,070 | ||
| NUR 999 Doctoral Dissertation (if applicable) | $1,070 | ||
| Lab Fees | $50 - $585 | ||
| Site placement fees (if applicable) | $25 | ||
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | ||
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | ||
| International student fee (if applicable) | $100 |
*Full-time students in the PhD in Nursing & Health Science program receive a full tuition waiver for required coursework, as well as paid health insurance coverage. Credits beyond what is required are not covered by tuition waiver and will be assessed at the doctoral tuition rate. Financial aid may be available to part-time students depending on credit load. Employees of the University of Rochester may also explore tuition benefits to support part-time study. Please visit the School of Nursing & Health Sciences schedule of charges page for specific lab fees by course.
| Cost Breakdown | Per Course | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $5,000 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $50 |
MEDICINE
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $2,234 | per credit hour | per credit hour |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $2,234 | per credit hour | per credit hour |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 | |
| UHS Infection Control Fee | $100 | $200 | |
| Student Services Fee | $370 (first semester) |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $36,334 | $72,668 |
| UHS Infection Control Fee | $100 | $200 |
| Student Services Fee (first year) | $3,022 | |
| Student Services Fee (second year) | $1,450 | |
| Student Services Fee (third year) | $1,710 | |
| Student Services Fee (fourth year) | $2,210 | |
| Student Services Fee (extended time) | $1,230 | |
| Student Services Fee (year out) | $930 | |
| SMD PSI Psychology Course | $2,234 per credit hour | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
SIMON SCHOOL
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION 1st YEAR | $2,307 | $28,750 | $57,500 |
| TUITION 2nd YEAR | $2,208 | $27,500 | $55,000 |
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 | |
| Program Fee (class of 2026) | $2000 (Fall) | $4,450 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,154 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $24,500 | $49,000 |
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $68,000 | |
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $32,500 | $65,000 |
| Activity Fee | $800 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $1,633 | ||
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 | |
| Program Fee | $333 | $999 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $39,000 | $78,000 |
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $32,500 | $65,000 |
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $2,366 | ||
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 | |
| Program Fee 1st Year | $700 | $2,100 | |
| Program Fee 2nd Year | $350 | $1,050 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $2,366 | ||
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $2,366 | ||
| Activity Fee | $400 | $800 | |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
Additional Simon fees if applicable
- International program $900/semester or $1,800/year
- Internship track course $5250/semester
- Professional MBA program (PMBA) $1,000/year
WARNER SCHOOL of EDUCATION
| Cost Breakdown | Per Credit Hour | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $1,860 | ||
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 | |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
CERTIFICATES
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $8,032 | $16,064 |
| Activity Fee | $350 | $700 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
| Cost Breakdown | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION | $4,016 | $8,032 |
| Activity Fee | $350 | $700 |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $552 | $1,104 |
| Health Insurance | $2,154 | $4,308 |
Thesis/dissertation semesters
Matriculated graduate students must maintain continuous registration (fall and spring) until they are awarded degrees. A flat rate fee ($1070 for 2026/27) is charged for a thesis/dissertation semester or a continuation of enrollment semester when no classes are taken. More information can be found on the Registrar’s Office website.
Health fees
All full-time students participate in the Student Health Program, which includes a mandatory health fee to cover care and services provided by University Health Service (UHS) and the University Counseling Center (UCC). It also requires health insurance unless proof of acceptable insurance is provided.
Information on health insurance enrollment or waiver is available on the University Health Services website.
Housing and dining
Graduate students interested in living on campus or purchasing a meal plan can find more information on options by visiting Residential Life or Dining Services.
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