For the 2017-18 academic year, the tuition charge for graduate students will be $4,530 per unit.
Note, the cost information for the entire program projected below is based on the 2017 tuition and fee rates. Students currently in their first year will see the cost for the second and third years of enrollment change to reflect the actual tuition and fee rates approved for that given year.
| Term | Units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 2017 | 4 | $18,120 |
| Spring Term 2018 | 4 | $18,120 |
| Total | $36,240 |
| Term | Units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 2017 | 4 | $18,120 |
| Spring Term 2018 | 4 | $18,120 |
| Summer 2018 Internship | $2,130 | |
| Total | $38,370 |
| Term | Units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 2017 | 4 | $18,120 |
| Spring Term 2018 Internship | $2,130 | |
| Total | $20,250 |
| Term | Units | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Term 2017 Final Internship | $2,060 | |
| Summer Term 2018 Final Internship | $2,130 |
Financial aid available to graduate students is composed of federal loans and a limited number of departmental scholarships and fellowships.
Eligibility for need-based financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need. Financial need is defined as the difference between the total cost of attending Puget Sound and the amount you are expected to contribute as calculated by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The cost of attendance is the total cost of tuition billed by the university, plus a standard calculation for room and board allowance, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
Estimated Financial Aid Available
| Award | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Stafford/Direct Loan | $20,500 |
Graduate PLUS Loan
Graduate students may pursue funding through the Graduate PLUS loan program. Students may borrow a PLUS Loan for any year that they are enrolled at least half-time. The interest rate is fixed at 6.31%. Please add the 4.276% loan origination fee to the amount you wish to borrow.
Private Education Loan
There are many private lenders who offer private educational loans to students provided the qualifying credit and income criteria are met. You can compare options for private education loans through FASTChoice, a free online loan comparison tool.
Financial aid available to graduate students is composed of federal loans and a limited number of fellowships and departmental scholarships.