Tuition and Fees for Graduate Programs

Graduate Tuition and Fees rates effective Fall 2023

 
College of Arts and Sciences

 
Masters Degree in Fine Arts (Writing), Biology, and Chemistry

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Average Tuition $19,380 $19,380
Fees $70 $70
Health Insurance $3,745 $3,745
Housing $16,920 (see below) $0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$45,850

$23,196

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$51,244

$51,244

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Masters Degree in Fine Arts (Writing) - $1,615 per unit
    • Biology - $1,615 per unit
    • Chemistry - $1,615 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Masters Degree in Migration Studies

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$22,610

$22,610

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$49,080

$26,426

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$54,474

$54,474

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Migration Studies - $1,615 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Masters Degree in Environmental Management and Public Leadership

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$25,840

$25,840

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$52,310

$29,656

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$57,704

$57,704

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Environmental Management - $1,615 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Masters Degree in Computer Science, International & Development Economics, Energy Systems Management, and Biotechnology

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$29,070

$29,070

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$55,540

$32,886

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$60,934

$60,934

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Computer Science - $1,615 per unit
    • International & Development Economics - $1,615 per unit
    • Energy Systems Management - $1,615 per unit
    • Biotechnology - $1,615 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Masters Degree in Data Science

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$38,760

$38,760

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$65,230

$42,576

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$70,624

$70,624

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Data Science - $1,615 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
School of Education

 
Masters Degree: Education

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$20,400

$20,400

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$50,870

$28,216

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$56,264

$56,264

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Masters: Education - $1,275 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Doctoral Degree: Education

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$17,160

$17,160

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$43,630

$20,976

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$49,024

$49,024

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Doctoral: Education - $1,430 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
School of Law

 
Juris Degree

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Average Tuition $54,100 $54,100
Fees $150 $150

Health Insurance

Semester rate:
(Fall 2023 $1,566, Spring 2024 $2,179)

 $3,745 $3,745
Housing $16,920 (see below) $0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$80,650

$57,996

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

***Third year law students will have an allowance of $1,650 which includes California Bar Registration Fee, Application for Moral Character & Fitness, Multi-State Professional Responsibility Exam, Application to take California Bar Exam, and Cal Bar Examination laptop fee. If you would like to request some of the fees prior to third year, please contact the Law Financial Aid Office to inquire on submitting a budget appeal.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,712

$1,712

Transportation

$1,284

$1,284

Personal expenses

$2,800

$2,800

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,796

$28,450

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$86,446

$86,446

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Full-time students are charged flat rate tuition $27,050 each semester. Part-time students are charged tuition $1,875 per unit cost but have the same direct and indirect cost of living expenses.
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.
    • The Student Bar Association (SBA) assesses a fee of $35 per semester for full-time students and $2.00 per unit for part-time students.
    • All students must pay a $5 per semester Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) fee. Tuition and fees for subsequent academic years have not yet been determined.

 
Masters of Legal Studies

LLM in IP and Technology Law (IPTL)
LLM in International Transactions and Comparative Law (ICL)
  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Average Tuition $52,370 $52,370
Fees $70 $70

Health Insurance

Semester rate:
(Fall 2023 $1,566, Spring 2024 $2,179)

 $3,745 $3,745
Housing $16,920 (see below) $0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$78,840

$56,186

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,712

$1,712

Transportation

$1,284

$1,284

Personal expenses

$2,800

$2,800

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,796

$28,450

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$84,636

$84,636

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Full-time students are charged flat rate tuition $26,185 each semester. Part-time students are charged tuition $2,095 per unit cost but have the same direct and indirect cost of living expenses.
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
LLM in Taxation

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Average Tuition $0 $17,360
Fees $0 $70

Health Insurance

Semester rate:
(Fall 2023 $1,566, Spring 2024 $2,179)

 $0 $3,745
Housing $0 $0

Meals

$0

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$0

$21,176

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920 (see below)

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734 (see below)

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$0

$1,712

Transportation

$0

$1,284

Personal expenses

$0

$2,800

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$0

$28,450

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$0

$49,556

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Students are charged tuition $2,170 per unit cost but have the same direct and indirect cost of living expenses.
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Masters of Legal Studies in Taxation

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.
Average Tuition $0 $10,470
Fees $0 $70

Health Insurance

Semester rate:
(Fall 2023 $1,566, Spring 2024 $2,179)

 $0 $3,745
Housing $0 $0

Meals

$0

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$0

$14,286

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920 (see notes)

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734 (see notes)

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$0

$1,712

Transportation

$0

$1,284

Personal expenses

$0

$2,800

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$0

$28,450

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$0

$49,556

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Students are charged tuition $1,745 per unit cost but have the same direct and indirect cost of living expenses.
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
School of Management

 
Masters in Public Administration, Organization Development, and Information Systems

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$20,320

$20,320

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$46,790

$24,136

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

 

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$52,184

$52,184

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Masters in Public Administration - $1,270
    • Organization Development - $1,600
    • Information Systems - $1,270
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Masters in Nonprofit Administration

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$22,230

$22,230

Fees

$170

$170

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$48,800

$26,146

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$54,194

$54,194

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Nonprofit Administration - $1,235
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Masters in Financial Analysis

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$28,800

$28,800

Fees

$170

$170

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$55,370

$32,716

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$60,764

$60,764

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Financial Analysis/Market Intelligence - $1,600
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$36,000

$36,000

Fees

$170

$170

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$62,570

$39,916

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$67,964

$67,964

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Entrepreneurship and Innovation - $1,500 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
MBA Part-Time

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$27,200

$27,200

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$53,670

$31,016

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$59,064

$59,064

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • MBA - $1,700 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
MBA Full Time

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$40,800

$40,800

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$67,270

$44,616

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$72,664

$72,664

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • MBA - $1,700 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
Executive MBA

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$51,700

$51,700

Fees

$70

$70

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$78,170

$55,516

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$83,564

$83,564

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Executive MBA - $25,850 per semester
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.

 
School of Nursing and Health Professions

 
Masters in Nursing

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$28,800

$28,800

Fees

$670

$670

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$55,520

$32,866

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$60,914

$60,914

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Masters in Nursing
      • MSN, MPH - $1,555 per unit
      • MSDIH - $1,600 per unit
      • MEMSN - $1,615 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.
    • Fees associated with enrollment in identified courses (i.e., labs, clinical, practicum, externship, internship, APEX)
      • Nursing Clinical Lab (per related course) - $350
      • Nursing Fieldwork (per related course) - $200
      • Nursing Malpractice Insurance (per related course) - $50

 
Doctorate in Nursing

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$25,120

$25,120

Fees

$670

$670

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$52,860

$30,206

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$58,254

$58,254

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • DNP - $1,570 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.
    • Fees associated with enrollment in identified courses (i.e., labs, clinical, practicum, externship, internship, APEX)
      • Nursing Clinical Lab (per related course) - $350
      • Nursing Fieldwork (per related course) - $200
      • Nursing Malpractice Insurance (per related course) - $50

 
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$27,990

$27,990

Fees

$670

$670

Health Insurance

$3,745

$3,745

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$55,130

$32,476

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

$28,048

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$60,524

$60,524

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • PsyD - $1,555 per unit
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.
    • Fees associated with enrollment in identified courses (i.e., labs, clinical, practicum, externship, internship, APEX)
      • Nursing Clinical Lab (per related course) - $350
      • Nursing Fieldwork (per related course) - $200
      • Nursing Malpractice Insurance (per related course) - $50

 
Doctorate Nursing Executive

  Living on campus Living in off-campus housing

Direct costs: These costs are included on your bill from USF. It includes specific, fixed (or estimated) costs that you’ll pay for.

Average Tuition

$34,840

$34,840

Fees

$670

$670

Housing

$16,920 (see below)

$0

Meals

$5,734 (see below)

$0

Subtotal of direct costs:

$45,334

$22,680

Indirect costs: These costs will not show up on your bill from USF. They are estimated costs.

For example, you’ll probably need to buy textbooks and school supplies, personal items like clothes and toiletries, and travel expenses if you live far from home and plan to travel back during school breaks. You’ll decide for yourself how and when you make these purchases (and how much you pay). That’s why it’s just an estimate.

Off-campus housing

$0

$16,920

Off-campus meals

$0

$5,734

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

$1,152

$1,152

Transportation

$1,542

$1,542

Personal expenses

$2,700

$2,700

Subtotal of indirect costs:

$5,394

Doctorate Nursing Executive

Total Cost of Attendance:

(Direct + indirect costs. Your bill will be lower than this amount because you will not be charged for indirect costs.)

$10,788

$47,498

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on an average enrollment for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Tuition is charged per unit.
    • Executive DNP - $17,420 per semester
  • Fees include:
    • $35 AGSUSF fee is applied each fall and spring semester for a total annual fee of $70. This fee funds activities and events of the Associated Graduate Students.
    • Fees associated with enrollment in identified courses (i.e., labs, clinical, practicum, externship, internship, APEX)
      • Nursing Clinical Lab (per related course) - $350
      • Nursing Fieldwork (per related course) - $200
      • Nursing Malpractice Insurance (per related course) - $50

 
GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING, MEALS, AND HEALTH INSURANCE 2023-2024

  • Housing and meal costs are estimates based on the average full-time graduate student. See all housing and meal costs.
  • Tuition, fees, housing, and meals costs increase slightly each year. Over the last few years, annual increases have ranged from 2.8% to 4.9%.
  • Graduate students who are registered in 6 or more units will be charged the USF-sponsored health insurance plan for $3,745 to their direct costs. If you’ve waived the USF health insurance because you’re already covered under a plan, you won’t be charged for this.