You're on a journey to further your education. And, at Puget Sound, we're on a mission to help graduate students understand and plan for graduate program tuition and costs. 

All graduate students are charged tuition at a per-unit rate. Because the number of units required for each program may vary, the graduate program you are enrolled in will determine your tuition for the academic year.

2024-25 Tuition by Graduate Program

The tuition rates currently posted are good for the first year only. Tuition on average has increases about 4-5% from year to year. Tuition and fee rates are typically updated in early February, once the budget has been confirmed for the upcoming academic year. The Comprehensive Student Fee supports several university student services. This fee is paid by all students at Puget Sound and is reduced for part-time enrolled students.

For the 2024-25 academic year, the tuition charge for Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) students will be $4,540 per unit. 

MAT Program Enrollment

 

Billed Charges Fall (4 units) Spring (3.5 units) Summer (1.5 units) Total Cost
Tuition $18,160 $15,890 $6,810 $40,860
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Total $18,296 $16,026 $6,810 $41,132

 

Prerequisites

Students who have not taken the two prerequisites EDUC 419 and EDUC 420 (or their equivalent) take these courses during the summer prior to the beginning of the M.A.T. program. Tuition for these prerequisites is $5,622 per course if taken during the Summer term. Please note, taking these prerequisite courses during the academic year (Fall or Spring term) has a higher cost of $7,870 per course.

 

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses that you will incur that are not billed by Puget Sound. These charges include books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus housing. *Federal Loan fees are included if you borrow student loans and is included to account for the portion of the amount borrowed which goes to the loan servicer.

Indirect Costs Fall Spring Annual Costs
Books & Supplies $750 $750 $1,500
Loan Fees* $196 $196 $392
Transportation $710 $710 $1,420
Personal / Miscellaneous $1,062 $1,062 $2,124
Room $4,539 $4,539 $9,078  
Meals $3,710 $3,710 $7,420
Total $10,967 $10,967 $21,934

 

For the 2024-25 academic year, the tuition charge for students in the Master of Education in Counseling (MEd) Program will be $4,920 per unit. The MEd Counseling program is a 15-unit program of study that is consistent with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accreditation standards. The University of Puget Sound is currently seeking this new accreditation. Pending approval of the accreditation process, candidates who graduate within 18 months from the time the first CACREP compliant cohort completes the program will be recognized as completing a CACREP program.

Students currently in their first year will see the cost for the second year of enrollment change to reflect the actual tuition and fee rates approved for that given year.

Counseling Program Enrollment

 

1st Year Billed Charges Fall (3.5 units) Spring (4 units) Total Cost
Tuition $17,220 $19,680 $36,900
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Total $17,356 $19,816 $37,172

 

2nd Year Billed Charges Summer (1.5 units) Fall (3 units) Spring (3 units) Total Cost
Tuition $7,380 $14,760 $14,760 $36,900
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Total $7,380 $14,896 $14,896 $37,172

 

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses that you will incur that are not billed by Puget Sound. These charges include books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus housing. *Federal Loan fees are included if you borrow student loans and is included to account for the portion of the amount borrowed which goes to the loan servicer.

Indirect Costs Fall Spring Annual Costs  
Books & Supplies $750 $750 $1,500  
Loan Fees* $196 $196 $392  
Transportation $710 $710 $1,420  
Personal / Miscellaneous $1,062 $1,062 $2,124  
Room $4,639 $4,539 $9,078  
Meals $3,710 $3,710 $7,420  
Total $10,967 $10,967 $21,934  

 

For the 2024-25 academic year, the tuition charge for Masters Public Health (MPH) students will be $3,595 per unit. The MPH program is completed in five terms for a total of sixteen units beginning in the fall and ending the following summer.

MPH Program Enrollment

 

1st Year Billed Charges Fall (4 units) Spring (3.5 units) Total Cost
Tuition $14,380 $12,583 $26,963
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Total $14,516 $12,719 $27,235

 

2nd Year Billed Charges Summer (1.5 units) Fall (4 units) Spring (3 units) Total Cost
Tuition $5,393 $14,380 $10,785 $30,558
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
PH 633/634 Capstone* $1,085 $1,085 $2,170
Total $6,478 $14,516 $12,006 $33,000

*There is an additional $1,085 fee for each capstone/practicum course taken (PH 633 and 634) along with the tuition costs noted above. PH 634 can only be taken in the spring semester.

 

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses that you will incur that are not billed by Puget Sound. These charges include books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus housing. *Federal Loan fees are included if you borrow student loans and is included to account for the portion of the amount borrowed which goes to the loan servicer.

Indirect Costs Fall Spring Annual Costs  
Books & Supplies $750 $750 $1,500  
Loan Fees* $196 $196 $392  
Transportation $710 $710 $1,420  
Personal / Miscellaneous $1,062 $1,062 $2,124  
Room $4,539 $4,539 $9,078  
Meals $3,710 $3,710 $7,420  
Total $10,967 $10,967 $21,934  

 

For the 2024-25 academic year, the tuition charge for MSOT graduate students will be $7,870 per unit. 

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is completed in seven terms for a total of 14.75 units of occupational therapy coursework as well as two full-time fieldwork clinical affiliations off-campus.

MSOT Program Enrollment

 

1st Year Billed Charges Fall (4 units) Spring (4 units) Total Cost
Tuition $31,480 $31,480 $62,960
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Distance Education Fee $0 $0 $0
Total $31,616 $31,616 $63,232

 

2nd Year Billed Charges Summer (.25 units) Fall (3.25 units) Spring (3.25 units) Total Cost
Tuition $1,968 $25,578 $25,578 $53,124
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Distance Education Fee $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $1,968 $25,714 $25,714 $53,396

 

3rd Year Billed Charges Summer (affiliation) Fall (affiliation) Total Cost
Tuition $3,460 $3,460 $6,920
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136
Distance Education Fee $0 $0 $0
Total $3,460 $3,596 $7,056

 

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses that you will incur that are not billed by Puget Sound. These charges include books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus housing. *Federal Loan fees are included if you borrow student loans and is included to account for the portion of the amount borrowed which goes to the loan servicer.

Indirect Costs Fall Spring Annual Costs
Books & Supplies $750 $750 $1,500
Loan Fees* $196 $196 $392
Transportation $710 $710 $1,420
Personal / Miscellaneous $1,062 $1,062 $2,124
Room $4,539 $4,539 $9,078  
Meals $3,710 $3,710 $7,420
Total $10,967 $10,967 $21,934

 

*Additionally: Please plan on the expenses listed below. We are mindful when making requirements that extend your costs beyond tuition, they are necessary requirements.

  • Required AOTA annual fee (American Occupational Therapy Association) – $75 each year
  • SOTA annual fee (Student Occupational Therapy Association) Optional but highly recommended - $30 each year
  • Immunizations, titers, TB tests, health and liability insurance
  • CPR training, background check, HIPPA and OSHA training, drug screens, etc.

The Entry Level Doctorate (OTD) program is completed in 8 terms and includes 15 units of occupational therapy coursework, six months of full-time fieldwork experience, and a 14-week Capstone experience. The per unit rate is $7,870.

OTD Program Enrollment

 

1st Year Billed Charges Fall (4 units) Spring (4 units) Total Cost
Tuition $31,480 $31,480 $62,960
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 d$272
Distance Education Fee $0 $0 $0
Total $31,616 $31,616 $63,232

 

2nd Year Billed Charges Summer (.5 units) Fall (3.5 units) Spring (3 units) Total Cost
Tuition $3,935 $27,545 $23,610 $55,090
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Distance Education Fee $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $3,935 $27,681 $23,746 $55,362

 

3rd Year Billed Charges Summer (affiliation) Fall (affiliation) Spring (capstone) Total Cost
Tuition $3,460 $3,460 $6,920
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Distance Education Fee $0 $0 $0 $0
OTD Capstone Fee $10,870* $10,870
Total $3,460 $3,596 $11,006 $18,062

*The Capstone occurs in the spring of the third year, once the fieldwork experience is completed.

 

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses that you will incur that are not billed by Puget Sound. These charges include books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus housing. *Federal Loan fees are included if you borrow student loans and is included to account for the portion of the amount borrowed which goes to the loan servicer.

Indirect Costs Fall Spring Annual Costs
Books & Supplies $750 $750 $1,500
Loan Fees* $196 $196 $392
Transportation $710 $710 $1,420
Personal / Miscellaneous $1,062 $1,062 $2,124
Room $4,539 $4,539 $9,078  
Meals $3,710 $3,710 $7,420
Total $10,967 $10,967 $21,934

 

*Additionally: Please plan on the expenses listed below. We are mindful when making requirements that extend your costs beyond tuition, they are necessary requirements.

  • Required AOTA annual fee (American Occupational Therapy Association) – $75 each year
  • SOTA annual fee (Student Occupational Therapy Association) Optional but highly recommended - $30 each year
  • Immunizations, titers, TB tests, health and liability insurance
  • CPR training, background check, HIPPA and OSHA training, drug screens, etc.

The Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) program is completed in three semesters. The per unit rate $7,870.

DrOT Program Enrollment

 

Billed Charges Summer (2 units) Fall (3 units) Spring (3 units) Total Cost
Tuition $15,740 $23,610 $23,610 $62,960
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
Total $15,740 $23,746 $23,746 $63,232

 

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses that you will incur that are not billed by Puget Sound. These charges include books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus housing. *Federal Loan fees are included if you borrow student loans and is included to account for the portion of the amount borrowed which goes to the loan servicer.

Indirect Costs Fall Spring Annual Costs
Books & Supplies $750 $750 $1,500
Loan Fees* $196 $196 $392
Transportation $710 $710 $1,420
Personal / Miscellaneous $1,062 $1,062 $2,124
Room $4,539 $4,539 $9,078  
Meals $3,710 $3,710 $7,420
Total $10,967 $10,967 $21,934

 

For the 2024-25 academic year, the tuition charge for graduate students will be $5,900 per unit.

All enrolled DPT students will be charged a $70 fee each semester to cover the cost of the subscription fee for McGraw Hill Access Physiotherapy resource.

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.

DPT Program Enrollment

 

1st Year Billed Charges Fall (4 units) Spring (4 units) Total Cost
Tuition $23,600 $23,600 $47,200
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
PT Physiotherapy Resource Fee $70 $70 $140
Total $23,806 $23,806 $47,612

 

2nd Year Billed Charges Fall (4 units) Spring (4 units) Total Cost
Tuition $23,600 $23,600 $47,200
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
PT Physiotherapy Resource Fee $70 $70 $140
Total $23,806 $23,806 $47,612

 

3rd Year Billed Charges Summer (Internship) Fall (4 units) Spring (Internship) Total Cost
Tuition $2,770 $23,600 $2,770 $29,140
Comprehensive Student Fee $136 $136 $272
PT Physiotherapy Resource Fee $70 $70 $140
Total $2,770 $23,806 $2,976 $29,552

 

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses that you will incur that are not billed by Puget Sound. These charges include books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus housing. *Federal Loan fees are included if you borrow student loans and is included to account for the portion of the amount borrowed which goes to the loan servicer.

Indirect Costs Fall Spring Annual Costs  
Books & Supplies $750 $750 $1,500  
Loan Fees* $196 $196 $392  
Transportation $710 $710 $1,420  
Personal / Miscellaneous $1,062 $1,062 $2,124  
Room $4,539 $4,539 $9,078  
Meals $3,710 $3,710 $7,420  
Total $10,967 $10,967 $21,934  

 

Getting Started

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Our financial literacy resources offer guidance for students on how to repay student loans, avoid debt after graduation, seek financial aid, and pay for the cost of attending college.

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