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Cost of Attendance

2025-2026 academic year estimated cost of attendance

Cost of attendance (COA) is an average estimate of costs a student would have if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. It includes the costs billed by the university (direct) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect).

  • What is a direct cost? For example, your tuition, student service fee, and food/housing (if on-campus) will be directly billed by the university onto your student account.
  • What is an indirect cost? On the other hand, CMU will not bill you for transportation or miscellaneous personal expenses; instead, these expenses are amounts that are created to allow for further financial aid eligibility to help offset non-CMU expenses you may experience while enrolled.

Bottom line? The COA, represented in the below charts, are here to help us determine your financial aid offer, while your true costs will depend on the actual credit load, food and housing plan you choose, and other expenses you may choose to have.

This is a general guideline. A student’s actual cost of attendance for financial aid purposes will vary based on assigned tuition rate, actual registered credits, and weeks within their enrollment period. Students enrolled in a single module, rather than a full semester, will have housing/food, transportation, and personal expenses prorated based on their weeks of enrollment (e.g., 12-week, 8-week). Students enrolled less than half-time will not have housing/food, personal expenses, or loan fees included in their cost of attendance.

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Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate lower division living on campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition14,970 
 Food and Housing12,902 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $28,322
Indirect CostsBooks, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation1,340 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $4,267
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $32,589

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is an estimated rate for the lower division at 30 credit hours per academic year.

Undergraduate upper division living on campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition16,560 
 Food and Housing12,902 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $29,912
Indirect CostsBooks, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation1,290 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $4,267
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $34,179

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is an estimated rate for the upper division at 30 credit hours per academic year.

Undergraduate lower division living off campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition14,970 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $15,420
Indirect CostsFood and Housing8,874 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $13,811
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $29,231

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is an estimated rate for the lower division at 30 credit hours per academic year.

Undergraduate upper division living off campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition16,560 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $17,010
Indirect CostsFood and Housing8,874 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $13,811
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $30,821

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is an estimated rate for the upper division at 30 credit hours per academic year.

Undergraduate lower division living off campus with parents

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition14,970 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $15,420
Indirect CostsFood and Housing4,257 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $9,194
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $24,614

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions.  Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is an estimated rate for the lower division at 30 credit hours per academic year. Check out CMU's residence requirements to see if you qualify to live off campus with parents. 

Undergraduate upper division living off campus with parents

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition16,560 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $17,010
Indirect CostsFood and Housing4,257 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $9,194
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $26,204

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions.  Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is an estimated rate for the upper division at 30 credit hours per academic year. Check out CMU's  residence requirements to see if you qualify to live off campus with parents. 

Military rate undergraduate living on campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition7,500 
 Food and Housing12,564 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $20,064
Indirect CostsBooks, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation1,290 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $4,100
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $24,164

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions.

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates. 

Military rate undergraduate living off campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition7,500 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $7,500
Indirect CostsFood and Housing9,053 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $13,793
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $21,293

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Military rate undergraduate living off campus with parents

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition7,500 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $7,500
Indirect Costs
Food and housing4,301 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs 

$9,041

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $16,541

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

International lower division undergraduate living on campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition21,000 
 Food and Housing12,902 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $34,352
Indirect CostsBooks, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290 
 Transportation1,340 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
 Health Insurance1,533 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $5,700
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $40,052

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. This shows the lower division international student rate based on 24 credit hours of enrollment per standard academic year. Please note, all international students are required to also purchase health insurance of $1,533 per academic year. 

International upper division undergraduate living on campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition22,200 
 Food and Housing12,902 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $35,552
Indirect CostsBooks, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290 
 Transportation1,340 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
 Health Insurance1,533 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $5,700
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $41,252

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. This shows the upper division international student rate based on 24 credit hours of enrollment per standard academic year. Please note, all international students are required to also purchase health insurance of $1,533 per academic year. 

International lower division undergraduate living off campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition21,000 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $21,450
Indirect CostsFood and Housing8,874 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
 Health Insurance1,533 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $15,244
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $36,694

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. This shows the lower division international student rate based on 24 credit hours of enrollment per standard academic year. Please note, all international students are required to also purchase health insurance of $1,533 per academic year. 

International upper division undergraduate living off campus

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition22,200 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $22,650
Indirect CostsFood and Housing8,874 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1537 
 Health Insurance1,533 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $15,244
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $37,894

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. This shows the upper division international student rate based on 24 credit hours of enrollment per standard academic year. Please note, all international students are required to also purchase health insurance of $1,533 per academic year. 

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Undergraduate lower division 

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition8,982 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $9,432
Indirect CostsFood and Housing8,874 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees100
 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $13,811
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $23,243

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is an estimated rate for the lower division at 18 credit hours per academic year.

Undergraduate upper division 

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition9,936 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $10,386
Indirect CostsFood and Housing8,874 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees100
 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $13,811
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $24,197

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is an estimated rate for the upper division at 18 credit hours per academic year.

Military rate undergraduate without on base housing

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition4,500 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $4,500
Indirect CostsFood and Housing9,053 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250
 
 Loan Fees100
 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $13,793
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $18,293

This budget is for students who are not receiving military on base housing or a basic housing allowance.

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 18 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Military rate undergraduate receiving on base housing

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition4,500 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $4,500
Indirect CostsFood4,301 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250 
 Loan Fees100
 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $9,041
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $13,541

This budget is for active duty military students who are in on base housing or receiving a basic housing allowance. 

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 18 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

State of Michigan or Federal Employee undergraduate rate

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition7,956 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $8,406
Indirect CostsFood and Housing9,053 
 Books and Supplies1,250
 
 Loan Fees100 
 Transportation1,930 
 Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-total Indirect Costs $13,793
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $22,199

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is a blended rate of lower, upper and base rates at 18 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Graduate Programs

Master programs excluding MBA and MSIS 

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition and Fees14,922 
 Student Service Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs  $15,372
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,484 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $16,538
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $31,910

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 18 credit hours per academic year. 

Master of Business Administration and Master of Science Information Systems

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition and Fees15,570 
 Student Service Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs  $16,020
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,348 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250
 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $16,205
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $32,225

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 18 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Military rate for graduate studies 

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition and Fees7,182 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $7,182
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,348 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250
 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $15,205
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $23,460

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 18 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

International student graduate studies rate

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition18,522 
 Student Service Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $18,972
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,484 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
 Health Insurance1,533 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $18,071
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $37,043

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 18 credit hours of enrollment per standard academic year. Please note, all international students are required to also purchase health insurance of $1,533 per academic year. 

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Innovation and Online graduate studies excluding Entrepreneurial Ventures 

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition9,948 
 Student Service Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $10,398
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,484 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $16,538
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $26,936

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 12 credit hours per academic year. 

Innovation and Online military rate graduate studies without on base housing

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition4,788 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $4,788
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,348 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250
 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $15,205
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $19,993

This is for graduate students with the discounted military tuition rate that are not in on base housing or receive a basic housing allowance.

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 12 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Innovation and Online military rate graduate studies receiving on base housing

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition4,788 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $4,788
Indirect CostsFood4,301
 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $9,158
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $13,946

This is for students receiving the military discounted rate and are in on base housing or receiving a basic housing allowance.

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 12 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Innovation and Online State of Michigan or Federal Employee rate graduate studies

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition8,088 
 Student Service Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $8,538
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,348 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250
 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $16,205
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $24,743

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 12 credit hours per academic year.

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Doctoral Programs

Doctoral Programs 

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition and Fees16,722 
 Student Service Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs  $17,172
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,484 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $16,538
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $33,710

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 18 credit hours per academic year. 

Doctoral programs international student rate

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition and Fees20,322 
 Student Service Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $20,772
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,484 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,290
 
 Transportation2,010 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,537 
 Health Insurance1,533 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $18,091
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $38,863

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note this Cost of Attendance is based on 18 credit hours of enrollment per standard academic year. Please note, all international students are required to also purchase health insurance of $1,533 per academic year. 

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Innovation and Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership or Educational Technology

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition10,740 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $11,190
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,348 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $16,205
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $27,395

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 12 credit hours per academic year.

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Innovation and Online Doctor of Health Care Administration

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition12,530 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $12,980
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,348 
 Books and Supplies1,250 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation1,930 
 Personal1,460 
Sub-total Indirect Costs $16,205
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $29,185

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 14 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Innovation and Online Doctorate of Health Care Administration Federal Employee rate or Military rate

Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotals
Direct CostsTuition11,830 
 Student Services Fee450 
Sub-Total Direct Costs $12,280
Indirect CostsFood and Housing11,348 
 Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment1,250 
 Loan Fees217 
 Transportation1,930 
 Misc. Personal Expenses1,460 
Sub-Total Indirect Costs $16,205
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $28,485

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs). Your actual expenses will vary based on your housing and food choices, the number of credits you take and other personal decisions. Please note that the tuition component of the Cost of Attendance is based on 14 credit hours per academic year. 

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Physician Assistant (MS) Program

These rates are based on 2024-25 award year rates. Once finalized, this will be updated to reflect the newly approved rates.

Cohort 2025 

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2025 Year 1

Semester 1 - Summer2 - Fall3 - Spring
Number of Credits 212224
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostEstimated CostEstimated Cost
Direct CostsTuition16,65317,44619,032
 Student Services Fee225225225
 Special Class/Course Fees225640415
Sub-Total Direct Costs$17,103$18,311$19,672
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,3001,3001,300
 Housing and Food4,2605,6805,680
 Personal and Miscellaneous8281,1041,104
 Transportation708944944
 Loan Fees354354354
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$7,450
$9,382$9,382
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$24,553$27,693$29,054

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour. Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2025 Year 2

Semester 4 - Summer5 - Fall6 - Spring
Number of Credits 141616
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostEstimated CostEstimated Cost
Direct CostsTuition11,10212,68812,688
 Student Services Fee225225225
 Special Class/Course Fees350480480
Sub-Total Direct Costs$11,677$13,393$13,393
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,3001,3001,300
 Housing and Food4,2605,6805,680
 Personal and Miscellaneous8281,1041,104
 Transportation7082,0002,000
 Loan Fees354354354
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$7,450
$10,438$10,438
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$19,127$23,728$23,728

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour. Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Transportation is increased for the last three semesters to accommodate for additional travel during mentorship and clinical semesters.

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2025 Year 3

Semester 7 - Summer 
Number of Credits 17
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotal at Degree Completion
Direct CostsTuition13,481$103,090
 Student Services Fee225$1,575
 Special Class/Course Fees480$3,070
Sub-Total Direct Costs$14,186$107,735
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,800$9,600
 Housing and Food4,260$35,500
 Personal and Miscellaneous828$6,900
 Transportation1,500$8,804
 Loan Fees354$2,478
 Professional Licensures, Certifications and Credentials918$918
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$9,660
$64,200
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$22,654$171,935

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour. Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Transportation is increased for the last three semesters to accommodate for additional travel during mentorship and clinical semesters.

Additional $500 is added to Books and Supplies during the 7th semester (final semester) for summative review platform.

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2025

Licensures
Licensure  
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant (NNCPA)$550
State of Michigan: Application Fee + 2-year License (PA by Exam or Endorsement)$157
State of Michigan: Temporary License$38
State of Michigan: Controlled Substance$173
Total Licensures$918

 

Cohort 2026

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2026 Year 1

Semester 1 - Summer2 - Fall3 - Spring
Number of Credits 212325
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostEstimated CostEstimated Cost
Direct CostsTuition16,65318,23919,825
 Student Services Fee225225225
 Special Class/Course Fees225640415
Sub-Total Direct Costs$17,103$19,104$20,465
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,3001,3001,300
 Housing and Food4,2605,6805,680
 Personal and Miscellaneous8281,1041,104
 Transportation708944944
 Loan Fees354354354
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$7,450
$9,382$9,382
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$24,553$28,486$29,847

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour (rate may change for 2025-26). Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2026 Year 2

Semester 4 - Summer5 - Fall6 - Spring
Number of Credits 121616
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostEstimated CostEstimated Cost
Direct CostsTuition9,51612,68812,688
 Student Services Fee225225225
 Special Class/Course Fees350480480
Sub-Total Direct Costs$10,091$13,393$13,393
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,3001,3001,300
 Housing and Food4,2605,6805,680
 Personal and Miscellaneous8281,1041,104
 Transportation7082,0002,000
 Loan Fees354354354
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$7,450
$10,438$10,438
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$17,541$23,728$23,728

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour (rate may change for 2025-26). Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Transportation is increased for the last three semesters to accommodate for additional travel during mentorship and clinical semesters.

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2026 Year 3

Semester 7 - Summer 
Number of Credits 17
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotal at Degree Completion
Direct CostsTuition13,481$103,090
 Student Services Fee225$1,575
 Special Class/Course Fees480$3,070
Sub-Total Direct Costs$14,186$107,735
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,800$9,600
 Housing and Food4,260$35,500
 Personal and Miscellaneous828$6,900
 Transportation1,500$8,804
 Loan Fees354$2,478
 Professional Licensures, Certifications and Credentials918$918
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$9,660
$64,200
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$22,654$171,935

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour (rate may change for 2025-26). Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Transportation is increased for the last three semesters to accommodate for additional travel during mentorship and clinical semesters.

Additional $500 is added to Books and Supplies during the 7th semester (final semester) for summative review platform.

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2026

Licensures
Licensure  
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant (NNCPA)$550
State of Michigan: Application Fee + 2-year License (PA by Exam or Endorsement)$157
State of Michigan: Temporary License$38
State of Michigan: Controlled Substance$173
Total Licensures$918

 

Cohort 2027 and beyond

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2027 Year 1

Semester 1 - Summer2 - Fall3 - Spring
Number of Credits 212224
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostEstimated CostEstimated Cost
Direct CostsTuition16,65317,44619,032
 Student Services Fee225225225
 Special Class/Course Fees225640415
Sub-Total Direct Costs$17,103$18,311$19,672
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,3001,3001,300
 Housing and Food4,2605,6805,680
 Personal and Miscellaneous8281,1041,104
 Transportation708944944
 Loan Fees354354354
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$7,450
$9,382$9,382
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$24,553$27,693$29,054

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour (rate may change for 2026-27). Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2027 Year 2

Semester 4 - Summer5 - Fall6 - Spring
Number of Credits 141616
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostEstimated CostEstimated Cost
Direct CostsTuition11,10212,68812,688
 Student Services Fee225225225
 Special Class/Course Fees350480480
Sub-Total Direct Costs$11,677$13,393$13,393
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,3001,3001,300
 Housing and Food4,2605,6805,680
 Personal and Miscellaneous8281,1041,104
 Transportation7082,0002,000
 Loan Fees354354354
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$7,450
$10,438$10,438
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$19,127$23,831$23,831

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour (rate may change for 2026-27). Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Transportation is increased for the last three semesters to accommodate for additional travel during mentorship and clinical semesters.

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2027 Year 3

Semester 7 - Summer 
Number of Credits 17
Cost TypesCost CategoriesEstimated CostTotal at Degree Completion
Direct CostsTuition13,481$103,090
 Student Services Fee225$1,575
 Special Class/Course Fees480$3,070
Sub-Total Direct Costs$14,186$107,735
Indirect CostsBooks and Supplies1,800$9,600
 Housing and Food4,260$35,500
 Personal and Miscellaneous828$6,900
 Transportation1,500$8,804
 Loan Fees354$2,478
 Professional Licensures, Certifications and Credentials918$918
Sub-Total Indirect Costs$9,660
$64,200
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$23,846$171,935

Cost of attendance (COA) is used as a purpose of a financial aid budget and comprised of an estimate of costs a student may incur if enrolled at CMU for the fall and spring semesters. COA includes the costs billed by the university (direct costs) and estimated costs that are not billed by CMU (indirect costs).

Tuition is based on the 2024-25 graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour (rate may change for 2026-27). Housing and Food for Fall/Spring is based on a 16-week semester, Summer is based on a 12-week semester. 

Transportation is increased for the last three semesters to accommodate for additional travel during mentorship and clinical semesters.

Additional $500 is added to Books and Supplies during the 7th semester (final semester) for summative review platform.

Physician Assistant (MS) Program Cohort 2027

Licensures
Licensure  
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant (NNCPA)$550
State of Michigan: Application Fee + 2-year License (PA by Exam or Endorsement)$157
State of Michigan: Temporary License$38
State of Michigan: Controlled Substance$173
Total Licensures$918