Cost
The University of Minnesota offers affordable and competitive graduate tuition while also being situated in one of the most affordable metropolitan areas in the country. The Twin Cities is a top location for health services research, home to the corporate headquarters of several major healthcare organizations, including UnitedHealth Group, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and 3M Healthcare, among many others.
The primary form of funding for graduate students is through federal and private educational loan programs. Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents can complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered for federal loans. Several scholarships and fellowships are also available.
We encourage all applicants to contact us to inquire about opportunities for funding your graduate education.
Tuition & Fees
Scholarships
MHA Funding
Each year, we award scholarships to high-ability students. More than half of incoming Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) students receive scholarship support.
Since the majority of scholarships are awarded through the MHA program, no additional application forms are required. Scholarship awards are based on academic performance, interview ratings, and letters of reference. Typically, students will receive scholarship information the week after an admission is communicated.
Division of Health Policy & Management (HPM) Scholarships
All admitted students will be considered for an HPM scholarship, based upon promise in the field of healthcare administration including the School of Public Health Dean’s Scholarship. We also have non-resident tuition scholarships available. No separate application is necessary.
School of Public Health Funding
The School of Public Health has numerous scholarships for new students. All admitted students with a SOPHAS application completed by Dec. 1 will automatically be considered for internal scholarships.
See a full list of scholarships available to public health students
In awarding funds, the program considers the program cost of both years and awards scholarships accordingly. Since dual degree MHA-MBA students in their second year of students are enrolled as MBA students, they have limited access to MHA scholarship funds their second year.
In addition to the program scholarships, students may wish to investigate scholarships offered through the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE), the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force, to name a few.
Graduate Assistantships
A graduate assistantship is an on-campus, part-time job that includes attractive benefits. Assistantships are very competitive to obtain as the demand exceeds the number of available positions, but students with quantitative research skills using SAS, Stata, and similar analytic tools have a competitive advantage when seeking a research assistantship.
The Division of Health Policy & Management has Research Assistant (RA) positions and a few Teaching Assistant (TA) positions. Students may also look for graduate assistantship jobs outside of the department through the University’s Office of Human Resources Graduate Assistant Employment page.
Other Costs & Financial Benefits to Consider
- Average cost of living in Minneapolis for a one-bedroom apartment is $1000 with roommates
- Minnesota charges no tax on clothing
- Unlimited bus pass included in U card starting 2022-2034 school year
- UMN offers financial wellness counseling from certified counselors as a free service to students
School of Public Health Funding
See a full list of scholarships available to public health students
