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.
Estimate Your Cost of Attendance (PDF)
Use this document to help you calculate the cost of attendance at UMN SPH and other schools.
Master of Public Health (MPH) tuition is calculated below per credit based on the 2023-24 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 | $1,107.00 | $1,455.00 |
| Per credit: Summer | $1,107.00 | $1,107.00 |
Public Health Practice MPH
| Enrollment | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Per credit | $1,107.00 | $1,107.00 |
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) tuition is calculated below per credit and by program track. Tuition rates below are based on the 2023-24 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 | $1,107.00 | $1,455.00 |
| 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 2023-24 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 | $1,593.00 | $2,465.00 |
| Full-time, 6-14 credits | $9,558.00 | $14,790.00 |
| Each credit over 14 | $1,593.00 | $2,465.00 |
Tuition rates for the below certificates are based on the 2023-24 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 | $1,107.00 | $1,107.00 |
| Healthcare Management – Behavioral Health | 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 | $1,107.00 | $1,107.00 |
University & SPH Fees
The fees below are charged per semester based on the 2023-2024 academic year. For questions and more information about fees, including summer fees, visit One Stop.
| Fee | Details | Amount (per semester) |
|---|---|---|
| SPH Collegiate Fee | Charged to all students enrolled in 6 or more credits. | $228.00 |
| SPH Collegiate Fee | Charged to all students enrolled in fewer than 6 credits. | $153.00 |
| Student Services Fee | Charged to all students enrolled in 6 or more credits for fall and spring semester or 3 credits for summer term. | $507.89 |
| Academic Records Fee | One time fee assessed to support the development and maintenance of the academic record including official document production. | $150.00 – one time *New degree-seeking and certificate students. |
| 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. | $10.70 |
| Professional Student Government Fee | Assessed to all professional students. | $17.41 |
| 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 | Students are auto-enrolled when admitted to a degree program and registered for 6 or more credits per semester (or 3 or more credits during summer term). Students may choose to waive the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan by providing proof of enrollment in an alternative eligible health plan or the U’s Graduate Assistant 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. | $73.00 |
In addition to the student fees listed above, international students may be charged the following fees each semester.
| Fee | Details | Amount (per semester) |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Engagement Fee | Required of all students who hold non-immigrant visas. | $16.00 |
| International Student Support Services Fee | Administrative fee required of all students who hold temporary nonimmigrant visas. Fee supports immigration advising, academic and personal counseling, and other services for students. | $270.00 |
| International Sponsored Student Fee | Supports additional administrative requirements of sponsored international student support. Required for all sponsored international students. | $470.00 |
