Tuition & Finances

Cost of attendance at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health is highly competitive compared to other top schools of public health in the nation.

We have among the lowest out-of-state tuition costs of all top schools of public health, giving non-resident students access to leading faculty and research at a lower financial investment. 

The cost of your education is determined by a number of factors including the credits required to complete your degree, and includes tuition, fees, insurance, and living expenses. Credit requirements vary by program and degree type.

Note: Undergraduate students should refer to One Stop for information on tuition, fees, and cost of attendance. The information on this page refers to the School of Public Health’s graduate and professional degree programs.

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Master of Public Health (MPH) tuition is charged per credit. The rates below are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Tuition rates are reassessed and approved each summer. For full details of tuition costs, please visit One Stop.

Enrollment Resident Non-resident
Per credit: Fall and Spring $1,156.00 $1,520.00
Per credit: Summer $1,156.00 $1,156.00

Public Health Practice MPH

Enrollment Resident Non-resident
Per credit $1,156.00 $1,156.00

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) tuition is calculated below per credit and by program track. Tuition rates below are based on the 2024-25 academic year. Tuition rates are reassessed and approved each summer. For full details of tuition costs, please visit One Stop.

Track Enrollment Resident Non-resident
Full-time Per credit $1,156.00 $1,520.00
Executive Per credit $1,632.00 $1,632.00

The general graduate tuition rate includes a 6 to 14 credit band for full-time registration. Each credit above or below the plateau is assessed on a per-credit basis. The tuition rates below are based on the 2024-25 academic year. Tuition rates are reassessed and approved each summer. For full details of tuition costs, please visit One Stop.

Enrollment Resident Non-resident
Part-time, per credit $1,665.00 $2,601.00
Full-time, 6-14 credits $9,990.00 $15,606.00
Each credit over 14 $1,665.00 $2,601.00

Tuition rates for the below certificates are based on the 2024-25 academic year. Tuition rates are reassessed and approved each summer. For full details of tuition costs, please visit One Stop.

Certificate Enrollment Resident Non-resident
American Indian Public Health and Wellness Per credit $1,156.00 $1,156.00
Healthcare Management Certificate Per credit $1,200.00 $1,200.00
Management Fundamentals in Health Care Organizations Per credit $1,632.00 $1,632.00
Public Health – Core Concepts Per credit $1,156.00 $1,156.00

University & SPH Fees

The fees below are charged per semester based on the 2024-2025 academic year, unless noted. Please read the descriptions to determine which fees may apply to you. For more information about fees, including summer fees, which may be different, visit One Stop.

Fee Details Amount
(per semester)
SPH Collegiate Fee Charged to all students enrolled in 6 or more credits. $238.00
SPH Collegiate Fee Charged to all students enrolled in fewer than 6 credits. $160.00
Student Services Fee Charged to students enrolled in 6 or more credits for fall and spring semester. $523.47
Academic Records Fee One-time fee assessed to new degree-seeking and certificate students. $150.00 – one time
Capital Enhancement Fee Required of all students who pay the student services fee. $75.00
Council of Graduate Students (COGs) Fee Assessed to all graduate students who are assessed the Student Services Fee, with the exception of students admitted to Departmental Masters’ or Professional Programs. $10.91
Professional Student Government Fee Assessed to students in professional programs. $17.76
Long-Term Disability Insurance Fee Charged to all Academic Health Center (AHC) students. When paid in fall and spring, the insurance covers a full calendar year. $50.82
Stadium Fee Supports the construction costs and debt service of the on-campus football stadium that also serves multiple other University functions (not assessed during summer term). $6.00
UMN Student Health Benefit Plan SAutomatically assessed to most students who do not have health plan coverage and are enrolled in a degree program for 6 or more credits per Fall/Spring semester that count toward the assessment of the mandatory student services fee. You may choose to waive the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan by providing proof of enrollment in an alternative eligible health plan. $1,795.00
Student Health Benefit Plan for Graduate Assistants Health benefit plan for students with an eligible Graduate Assistantship. $195.47
Transportation and Safety Fee Non-refundable fee to support transit programs on the Twin Cities Campus. Some exemptions apply. $74.00

In addition to the student fees listed above, international students may be charged the following fees each semester. Please read the descriptions to determine which fees may apply to you.

Fee Details Amount (per semester)
International Student Engagement Fee Required of all students who hold non-immigrant visas. $18.00
International Student Support Services Fee Administrative fee required of all students who hold temporary nonimmigrant visas. $280.00
International Sponsored Student Fee Required for all sponsored international students. $470.00
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