Graduate Medical Sciences, most programs
2022-2023 Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance information on this page are for most programs at Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS).
Click on the following links for Cost of Attendance information for other GMS programs
Oral Health Sciences
Physician Assistant
Dates of Enrollment
Academic Year: 9/6/2022 – 5/12/2023
Fall Semester: 9/6/2022 – 12/21/2022
Spring Semester: 1/19/2023 – 5/12/2023
Full Time Students (12 credits or more)
| Billed Expenses |
Fall 2022 |
Spring 2023 |
2022-2023 |
| Tuition |
$30,525 |
$30,525 |
$61,050 |
| Health and Wellness Fee |
$245 |
$245 |
$490 |
| Program Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
| Loan Fee+ |
$105 |
$105 |
$210 |
| Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Unbilled Expenses |
Fall 2022 |
Spring 2023 |
2022-2023 |
| Rent/Utilities |
$6,075 |
$6,075 |
$12,150 |
| Food |
$1,890 |
$1,890 |
$3,780 |
| Books/Supplies |
$538 |
$537 |
$1,075 |
| Personal Expenses |
$1,680 |
$1,680 |
$3,360 |
| Transportation |
$630 |
$630 |
$1,260 |
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| Total Expenses |
$41,838 |
$41,838 |
$83,675 |
+An average of origination fees for the Federal Direct Loan that applies to all student borrowers
Part Time Students (less than 12 credits)
| Expense |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$1,908 per credit |
| Fees |
$150 per semester |
| Books and Supplies |
$45 per credit |
| Loan Fees** |
$105 per semester |
| Rent/Utilities** |
$6,075 per semester |
| Food** |
$1,890 per semester |
| Personal Expenses** |
$1,680 per semester |
| Transportation** |
$630 per semester |
**only available for students enrolled in 6 credits or more
Certified Full-Time Students
| Continuing Studies Fee |
$3,816 per semester |
| Graduate Program Fee |
$100 per semester |
Certified Full-Time (CFT) students: visit GMS Applying for Aid page for steps regarding CFT eligibility
Cost of Attendance Calculator
Please note: Your results from our calculator will be only as reliable as the information you provide. Keep in mind that the calculated amount of financial aid is an estimate, not an official offer. The estimate provided using these calculators does not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial aid. The price of attendance and other factors may change. These estimates shall not be binding on the U.S. Secretary of Education, or Boston University
*Health Insurance
Massachusetts law requires all students who are enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum (9 credits) to carry medical insurance
Health Insurance will not initially be included in the initial Cost of Attendance. If you are required to pay out of pocket for health insurance, adjustments can be made to the COA after the fact. Review the Health Insurance page for coverage options.
2021-2022 Cost of Attendance
Dates of Enrollment
Academic Year: 9/2/2021 – 5/4/2022
Fall Semester: 9/2/2021 – 12/10/2021
Spring Semester: 1/20/2022 – 5/4/2022
Full Time Students (12 credits or more)
| Expense |
Fall 2021 |
Spring 2022 |
2021-2022 |
| Tuition |
$29,280 |
$29,280 |
$58,560 |
| Health and Wellness Fee |
$235 |
$235 |
$470 |
| Program Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
| Loan Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
$200 |
| Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Rent/Utilities |
$5,823 |
$5,823 |
$11,646 |
| Food |
$1,800 |
$1,800 |
$3,600 |
| Books/Supplies |
$538 |
$537 |
$1,075 |
| Personal Expenses |
$1,557 |
$1,557 |
$3,114 |
| Transportation |
$630 |
$630 |
$1,260 |
| Total |
$40,113 |
$40,112 |
$80,225 |
Part Time Students (less than 12 credits)
| Expense |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$1,830 per credit |
| Fees |
$150 per semester |
| Books and Supplies |
$45 per credit |
| Loan Fees** |
$102 per semester |
| Rent/Utilities** |
$5,823 per semester |
| Food** |
$1,800 per semester |
| Personal Expenses** |
$1,557 per semester |
| Transportation** |
$630 per semester |
**only available for students enrolled in 6 credits or more
Certified Full-Time Students
| Continuing Studies Fee |
$3,660 per semester |
| Graduate Program Fee |
$100 per semester |
Certified Full-Time (CFT) students: visit GMS Applying for Aid page for steps regarding CFT eligibility
Cost of Attendance Calculator
Please note: Your results from our calculator will be only as reliable as the information you provide. Keep in mind that the calculated amount of financial aid is an estimate, not an official offer. The estimate provided using these calculators does not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial aid. The price of attendance and other factors may change. These estimates shall not be binding on the U.S. Secretary of Education, or Boston University
*Health Insurance
Massachusetts law requires all students who are enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum (9 credits) to carry medical insurance
Health Insurance will not initially be included in the initial Cost of Attendance. If you are required to pay out of pocket for health insurance, adjustments can be made to the COA after the fact. Review the Health Insurance page for coverage options.