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School of Communication (SOC) 
Graduate Programs Cost Guide

The costs below are estimates based on current economic conditions. An increase of approximately 5-7% for each succeeding academic year should be anticipated. 

This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. 
 

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026 (Based on 12 months)
Fall & Spring Semester: August 2025 - May 2026
Summer Semester: May 2026 - August 2026

In order to satisfy F-1 or J-1 visa requirements, graduate students must be registered for a minimum of nine credit hours per semester. Other visa statuses may have other requirements.
Type Costs: 2 Semesters Costs: 1 Summer
 

Tuition* (9 credits/semester)

$37,440

 

Mandatory Fees

$1,250

 

Room 

$18,576

$6,192

Board 

$6,516

$2,172

Books

$900

 

Health Insurance**

$2,302

 

Transportation

$1,676

$468

Personal

$1,728

$576

TOTAL

 $79,796

Tuition and Fees

*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. In case your academic program requires more than 18 credits enrollment for the academic year, the cost per credit hour for Academic Year 2025-2026 is $2,080. 

 ** Health insurance fees reflect 2024-2025 costs. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for more information.