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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.
Comprehensive Student Fee—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 students.
For the 2023-24 academic year, the tuition charge for Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) students will be $4,325 per unit.
| Billed Charges | Fall (4 units) | Spring (3.5 units) | Summer (1.5 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,300 | $15,137 | $6,488 | $38,925 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $130 | $130 | — | $260 |
| Total | $17,430 | $15,267 | $6,488 | $39,185 |
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 $3,250 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 $7,495 per course.
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.
| Indirect Costs | Fall | Spring | Annual Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Transportation | $250 | $250 | $500 | |
| Personal / Miscellaneous | $1,007 | $1,007 | $2,014 | |
| Room | $4,383 | $4,383 | $8,766 | |
| Meals | $3,535 | $3,535 | $7,070 | |
| Total | $9,925 | $9,925 | $19,850 |
For the 2023-24 academic year, the tuition charge for students in the Master of Education in Counseling (MEd) Program will be $4,685 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.
| 1st Year Billed Charges | Fall (3.5 units) | Spring (4 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,398 | $18,740 | $35,138 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $16,528 | $18,870 | $35,398 |
| 2nd Year Billed Charges | Summer (1.5 units) | Fall (3 units) | Spring (3 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,028 | $14,055 | $14,055 | $28,110 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | — | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $7,028 | $14,185 | $14,185 | $35,138 |
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.
| Indirect Costs | Fall | Spring | Annual Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Transportation | $250 | $250 | $500 | |
| Personal / Miscellaneous | $1,007 | $1,007 | $2,014 | |
| Room | $4,383 | $4,383 | $8,766 | |
| Meals | $3,535 | $3,535 | $7,070 | |
| Total | $9,925 | $9,925 | $19,850 |
For the 2023-24 academic year, the tuition charge for Masters Public Health (MPH) students will be $3,425 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.
| 1st Year Billed Charges | Fall (4 units) | Spring (4 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,700 | $13,700 | $27,400 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $13,830 | $13,830 | $27,660 |
| 2nd Year Billed Charges | Summer (2 units) | Fall (3 units) | Spring (3 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,850 | $10,275 | $10,275 | $27,400 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | — | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| PH 633/634 Capstone | — | $1,035 | $1,035 | $2,070 |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,405 | $10,405 | $29,730 |
*2nd year MPH program enrollment may vary depending on the semester you choose to take PH 633 (can be taken in the fall or spring semesters)
**There is an additional $1,035 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.
Total Cost of Program w/capstone fees $57,390
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.
| Indirect Costs | Fall | Spring | Annual Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Transportation | $250 | $250 | $500 | |
| Personal / Miscellaneous | $1,007 | $1,007 | $2,014 | |
| Room | $4,383 | $4,383 | $8,766 | |
| Meals | $3,535 | $3,535 | $7,070 | |
| Total | $9,925 | $9,925 | $19,850 |
For the 2023-24 academic year, the tuition charge for MSOT/OTD graduate students will be $7,495 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.
| 1st Year Billed Charges | Fall (4 units) | Spring (4 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,980 | $29,980 | $59,960 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $30,110 | $30,110 | $60,220 |
| 2nd Year Billed Charges | Summer (.25 units) | Fall (3.25 units) | Spring (3.25 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,874 | $24,359 | $24,359 | $50,592 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | — | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $1,874 | $24,489 | $24,489 | $50,852 |
| 3rd Year Billed Charges | Summer (affiliation) | Fall (affiliation) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,295 | $3,295 | $6,590 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | — | $130 | $130 |
| Total | $3,295 | $3,425 | $6,720 |
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.
| Indirect Costs | Fall | Spring | Annual Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Transportation | $250 | $250 | $500 | |
| Personal / Miscellaneous | $1,007 | $1,007 | $2,014 | |
| Room | $4,383 | $4,383 | $8,766 | |
| Meals | $3,535 | $3,535 | $7,070 | |
| Total | $9,925 | $9,925 | $19,850 |
*Additionally: Please plan on the expenses listed below. We are mindful when making requirements that extend your costs beyond tuition, they are necessary requirements.
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 $7,495.
| 1st Year Billed Charges | Fall (4 units) | Spring (4 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,980 | $29,980 | $59,960 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $30,110 | $30,110 | $60,220 |
| 2nd Year Billed Charges | Summer (.5 units) | Fall (3.5 units) | Spring (3.5 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,748 | $26,233 | $26,233 | $52,465 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | — | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $3,748 | $26,363 | $26,363 | $52,726 |
| 3rd Year Billed Charges | Summer (affiliation) | Fall (affiliation) | Spring (capstone) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,295 | $3,295 | — | $6,590 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | — | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| OTD Capstone Fee | — | — | $10,350* | $10,350 |
| Total | $3,295 | $3,425 | $10,480 | $17,200 |
*The Capstone occurs in the spring of the third year, once the fieldwork experience is completed.
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.
| Indirect Costs | Fall | Spring | Annual Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Transportation | $250 | $250 | $500 | |
| Personal / Miscellaneous | $1,007 | $1,007 | $2,014 | |
| Room | $4,383 | $4,383 | $8,766 | |
| Meals | $3,535 | $3,535 | $7,070 | |
| Total | $9,925 | $9,925 | $19,850 |
*Additionally: Please plan on the expenses listed below. We are mindful when making requirements that extend your costs beyond tuition, they are necessary requirements.
The Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT) program is completed in three semesters. The per unit rate $7,495.
| Billed Charges | Summer (2 units) | Fall (3 units) | Spring (3 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,990 | $22,485 | $22,485 | $59,960 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | — | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| Total | $14,990 | $22,615 | $22,615 | $60,220 |
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.
| Indirect Costs | Fall | Spring | Annual Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Transportation | $250 | $250 | $500 | |
| Personal / Miscellaneous | $1,007 | $1,007 | $2,014 | |
| Room | $4,383 | $4,383 | $8,766 | |
| Meals | $3,535 | $3,535 | $7,070 | |
| Total | $9,925 | $9,925 | $19,850 |
For the 2023-24 academic year, the tuition charge for graduate students will be $5,620 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.
| 1st Year Billed Charges | Fall (4 units) | Spring (4 units) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,480 | $22,480 | $44,960 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| PT Physiotherapy Resource Fee | $70 | $70 | $140 |
| Total | $22,680 | $22,680 | $45,360 |
| 2nd Year Billed Charges | Fall (4 units) | Spring (4 units) | Summer (Internship) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,480 | $22,480 | $2,640 | $47,600 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $130 | $130 | — | $260 |
| PT Physiotherapy Resource Fee | $70 | $70 | — | $140 |
| Total | $22,680 | $22,680 | $2,640 | $48,000 |
| 3rd Year Billed Charges | Fall (4 units) | Spring (Internship) | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,480 | $2,640 | $25,120 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $130 | $130 | $260 |
| PT Physiotherapy Resource Fee | $70 | — | $70 |
| Total | $22,680 | $2,640 | $25,450 |
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.
| Indirect Costs | Fall | Spring | Annual Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Transportation | $250 | $250 | $500 | |
| Personal / Miscellaneous | $1,007 | $1,007 | $2,014 | |
| Room | $4,383 | $4,383 | $8,766 | |
| Meals | $3,535 | $3,535 | $7,070 | |
| Total | $9,925 | $9,925 | $19,850 |
Through departmental scholarships, fellowship opportunities, and educational borrowing, graduate students at the University of Puget Sound can explore a number of options to afford the cost of attendance.
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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