Graduate 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is a standardized set of budgets used as a basis for determining maximum aid eligibility. Standard COA includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees. Cost of Attendance can vary based on program of study, living arrangements while in school, and a wide variety of other factors. Cost of Attendance can also be increased to include expenses such as a one-time computer purchase, childcare, travel for study abroad, health insurance, and professional fees.
2025-2026* Tuition
*Covers Summer '25, Fall '25, and Spring '26 terms
College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs
| Graduate Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Communication Studies | $1,550/Credit |
| Master of Fine Arts | $775/Credit |
School of Business Graduate Programs
| Graduate Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | $1,550/Credit |
| Master of Business Administration in Nonprofit Management | $775/Credit |
| Master of Science in Finance | $1,550/Credit |
| Master of Science in Operations and Technology Management | $1,550/Credit |
School of Education Graduate Programs
| Graduate Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Teaching | $1,100/Credit |
| Doctor of Education/Educational Specialist | $970/Credit |
| Master of Education | $775/Credit |
| Master of Arts in Education | $775/Credit |
| Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs | $775/Credit |
| Education Certificates (Post-Baccalaureate; Post-Master's) | $775/Credit |
School of Engineering Graduate Programs
| Graduate Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Master of Engineering | $1,550/Credit |
| Master of Biomedical Engineering | $1,550/Credit |
School of Nursing Graduate Programs
| Graduate Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | $1,550/Credit |
Course Auditing
| Undergraduate/Graduate Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Course Audit Tuition | 50%/Credit, 100% of Fees |
Other
| Assessment | Cost |
|---|---|
| Professional Tuition (graduate level nursing, engineering, and business classes) | $105/Credit |
| Health Insurance | $2,176.50/Credit |
| Course Fees | See Bulletin |
Cost of Attendance Increase
The Office of Financial Aid uses average expenses for all students attending the University of Portland. If your expenses are higher than the standard Cost of Attendance included on your offer letter, complete and return a 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance Increase Request Form, available in the PilotsUP Portal. Cost of Attendance can be increased for costs such as a one-time computer purchase, health insurance, childcare, etc. Cost of Attendance cannot be increased to cover car payments or mortgage payments. In general, an increase to Cost of Attendance will result in eligibility for additional loans, not gift aid.
