Cost of Attendance: M.S.
The cost of attendance includes two sets of expenses: University charges and living expenses.
University charges include tuition and all fees billed through the University. Living expenses are all personal expenses, including rent, transportation and food.
University Charges
The Journalism School tuition schedule, set by the University, is: Students taking 1 to 11½ credits in a semester are charged on a per-credit basis; students taking 12 to 19 credits are charged that semester's full-time tuition fee; and students taking more than 19 credits in a semester are charged that semester's full-time fee plus the per-credit fee for each credit over 19.
Below are estimated tuition and fees for different M.S. programs for academic year 2013-14:
Full-Time M.S. (10 months)
Below are estimated tuition and fees for different M.S. programs for academic year 2013-14:
Full-Time M.S. (10 months)
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Tuition
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$51,904
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Health Service Fee
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$865
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Standard Medical Insurance
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$2,265
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University Fees
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$869
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| Transcript Fee (one-time) |
$105
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Technology Fee (one-time)
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$1,000
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Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable)
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$1,000
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TOTAL
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$58,008
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Including living expenses (rent, utilities, food, travel, personal) of $25,876, the full-time student budget is estimated at $83,884
Part-Time M.S. (6 credits per term; 3 terms per 12-month calendar year)
Tuition for the part-time program is on a per-credit basis. The estimated cost of a credit in academic year 2013-14 is $1,707. Typically, the credit fee increases by no less than 5 percent each year. Students enrolled in the part-time program typically take 6 credits each term, though students have the option of taking more.
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Tuition
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$30,731
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University Fees
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$712
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| Transcript Fee (one-time) |
$105
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Technology Fee (one-time)
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$1,000
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Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable)
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$1,000
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TOTAL
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$33,548
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Including living expenses (rent, utilities, food, travel, personal) of $30,592, the part-time student budget is estimated at $64,160.
Third Semester M.S. Documentary Project Program
If completing the project summer 2014 semester (3 months):
Third Semester M.S. Documentary Project Program
If completing the project summer 2014 semester (3 months):
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Tuition
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$9,000
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University Fees
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$237
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TOTAL
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$9,237
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Including living expenses (rent, utilities, food, travel, personal) of $7,070, the third semester summer student budget is estimated at $16,307.
Student Fees
Transcript Fee
There is a one-time payment for transcripts. This allows you to get as many transcripts as you want sent from the Registrar's Office without further cost.
There is a one-time payment for transcripts. This allows you to get as many transcripts as you want sent from the Registrar's Office without further cost.
Medical Insurance Fee
Payment for those enrolled in the Student Insurance plan.
Payment for those enrolled in the Student Insurance plan.
Medical Services Fee
A mandatory fee for access to the University Health Service Center.
A mandatory fee for access to the University Health Service Center.
University Facility Fee
Overall fee for use of its facilities, including the library and gym.
Overall fee for use of its facilities, including the library and gym.
Technology Fee
One-time fee for all of the technical services at the school.
One-time fee for all of the technical services at the school.
Application Fee
One-time nonrefundable fee for your application; not applied towards your tuition.
One-time nonrefundable fee for your application; not applied towards your tuition.
Enrollment Fee
One-time nonrefundable fee to secure place in the class; not applied towards your tuition.
One-time nonrefundable fee to secure place in the class; not applied towards your tuition.
Given that personal expenses may vary from the above, the school recommends students keep track of actual costs and income to periodically assess their financial situations. The financial planner helps calculate actual costs. When estimating costs and resources, multiply the amount by the number of terms you will register for, to calculate total amount needed.