Graduate Cost of Attendance
2026-2027
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is a standardized set of budgets used as a basis for determining maximum aid eligibility. Standard COA includes both direct billable charges such as tuition, fees, housing, and food; and indirect costs that are not billed by the university including books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees.
Direct Billable Costs
-
School of Business
School of Business Cost Per Master of Business Administration $1,700 Credit Master of Business Administration in Nonprofit Management $850 Credit Master of Science in Finance $1,700 Credit Master of Science in Operations and Technology Management $1,700 Credit -
School of Education
School of Education Cost Per Master of Arts in Teaching $1,125 Credit Doctor of Education/Educational Specialist $1,000 Credit Master of Education $800 Credit Master of Arts in Education $800 Credit Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs $800 Credit Education Certificates (Post Baccalaureate; Post Master's) $800 Credit -
School of Nursing
School of Nursing Cost Per Doctor of Nursing Practice $1,300 Credit -
Course Auditing
Course Auditing Cost Per Course Audit -Tuition 50% Credit Hour Course Audit - Course Fee 100% Credit Hour -
Other
Other Cost Per Credit Health Insurance TBD Semester Course Fees Varies Per Credit Credit
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.
