Your graduate program is an important investment in your future career.
Be sure to look into our merit and need-based scholarships and financial aid to help you cover your costs. Nearly 90 percent of our students receive scholarships. The sooner you apply, the sooner you will know about your scholarship and financial aid information allowing you to calculate the actual cost of your program.
2018–19 Academic Year
The following final cost of attendance applies only to students who are registered for 11–16 credits in the fall or spring semester of the 2018–19 academic year. Tuition rates are subject to change in future academic years:
| Tuition and Fees | Per Year | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,778 | $20,389 |
| Student Activity Fee | $170 | $85 |
| Total | $40,948 | $20,474 |
| Estimated Living Expenses | Per Year | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $450 |
| Housing and Food | $15,076 | $7,538 |
| Local Transportation | $1,126 | $563 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,800 | $900 |
| Health Insurance* (new students) |
$5,202 (incl. summer) | $2,601 |
| Health Insurance* (returning students) |
$5,132 (incl. summer) | $2,566 |
*Students are not required to enroll in the Institute health insurance plan but are required to have health insurance. Visit our health insurance guide for more health insurance options with a wide range of costs.
2018–19 Academic Year: Advanced Entry Student
The following cost of attendance applies only to students enrolled for two semesters or 36 credits total in the following programs:
- International Environmental Policy
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- International Policy and Development
- Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
Tuition rates are subject to change in future academic years:
| Tuition and Fees | Per Year | Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,688 | $21,844 |
| Student Activity Fee | $170 | $85 |
| Total | $43,858 | $21,929 |
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time Tuition
The per credit rate is $1,941. Students who pay full-time tuition are entitled to take between 11 and 16 credits each semester. Students who wish to take more credits can do the following:
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Pay for the additional credit at the current per credit rate, or
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Defer the overload credits to a subsequent semester in which they pay full-time tuition and take fewer than 16 credits.
Part-Time Tuition
Students who take 10 or fewer credits per semester will be charged at the per credit rate. Students taking 11 or more credits will be charged the comprehensive fee.
Student Fees
Student Activity Fee
If you're taking five or more credits each semester, you will be charged an $80 student activity fee. This fee helps to fund Student Council as well as activities and resources to enhance your student life experience.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund
California law requires that, upon your enrollment, a fee be assessed relative to the cost of tuition (Education Code Section 94342). These fees support the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF), established by the California Legislature to reimburse students who might otherwise experience a financial loss as a result of untimely school closure. Institutional participation is mandatory.
Personal Expenses
This student budget does not include all of the expenses you may have, such as credit card or other consumer debt and living expenses for a spouse and/or dependents. The category of personal expenses includes clothing, laundry, household supplies, and entertainment. You should prepare a personal budget to anticipate your total financial needs.