School of Public Health
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
Students in the Online Master’s in Public Health (OLMPH) program should visit the OLMPH Cost of Attendance page for more information.
2025-2026 Dates of Enrollment
|
Fall 2025 |
Spring 2026 |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) |
9/2/25 – 12/16/25 |
1/20/26 – 5/6/26 |
| Master of Science (MS) and Master of Arts (MA) – most programs |
9/2/25 – 12/16/25 |
1/20/26 – 5/6/26 |
| Master of Science (MS) – Population Health Research (all specialties) |
9/2/25 – 12/16/25 |
1/20/26 – 5/6/26 |
| Master of Science (MS) – Applied Biostatistics (incoming students only) |
8/18/25 – 12/16/25 |
1/20/26 – 5/6/26 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) |
9/2/25 – 12/16/25 |
1/20/26 – 5/6/26 |
Full Time Students (12 credits or more)
| Expense |
Fall 2025 |
Spring 2026 |
2025-2026 |
| Tuition |
$34,935 |
$34,935 |
$69,870 |
| Health & Wellness Fee |
$282 |
$282 |
$564 |
| Graduate Program Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
| Loan Fee |
$104 |
$104 |
$208 |
| Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Rent/Utilities** |
$6,435 |
$6,435 |
$12,870 |
| Food |
$1,950 |
$1,950 |
$3,900 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$597 |
$597 |
$1,194 |
| Personal Expenses |
$1,935 |
$1,935 |
$3,870 |
| Transportation |
$698 |
$697 |
$1,395 |
| Total |
$47,086 |
$47,086 |
$94,171 |
**MS in Applied Biostatistics students begin in August. Students enrolled in this programs may have a higher Rent/Utilities and Food budget allowance.
Part Time Students (less than 12 credits)
| Expense |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$2,183 per credit |
| Graduate Program Fee |
$150 per semester |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$50 per credit |
| Loan Fees* |
$104 per semester |
| Housing* |
$6,435 per semester |
| Food* |
$1,950 per semester |
| Personal Expenses* |
$1,935 per semester |
| Transportation* |
$698 per semester |
*only available for students enrolled in 6 credits or more
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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.
Summer Term expenses are managed by the BU Summer Term department