Tuition, Admission without Aid, Expenses

Tuition

Tuition for full-time master's programs and doctoral Scholastic Residence in the Division of the Humanities for the 2008-09 academic year is $38,502. The Office of the Bursar details tuition and fees in detail.

Admission without Aid

Most applicants admitted to our stand-alone master's programs are admitted without scholarship aid. Domestic students generally qualify for enough student loan aid to finance their tuition, fees, and living expenses. However, the cost of a year or two of study at the University of Chicago is high and we strongly encourage newly admitted students to weigh all factors carefully, including previous loan debt and expectations of future income. Most programs hold campus visits in the spring for their newly admitted students. We strongly encourage newly admitted students to attend these programs to help determine if Chicago is the best fit for their academic needs and goals.

Living Expenses

Room and board, required fees, medical insurance, books, transportation, and personal expenses at the University of Chicago are estimated at $21,969 annually, although this figure may be higher or lower depending on how you budget. The Student Loan Administration's "Graduate Guide to Student Loans and Federal Workstudy" breaks down costs into specific figures.