Graduate Tuition and Fees

2026-2027

MAT Tuition: $525 per credit hour
MEd Tuition: $540 per credit hour
MM, MLA, MiM***, EdS Tuition: $550 per credit hour
Directed Independent Study Tuition: $575 per credit hour

Once accepted to a graduate program, a student must submit a $100 deposit to reserve their place in the program. Information regarding the deposit is enclosed in the admission packet. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied to tuition.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (Based on six credits per semester**)

Tuition: $6,480*
Living Allowance: $16,180
Term Access Fee: $160
Books: $1,250**
Transportation: $2,000**
Personal Expenses: $1,850**
Estimated Average Loan Fee: $228**
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $28,148**

The US Department of Education allows institutions to use an average if there are differential rates.

MFA 2026-2027

MFA Tuition: $16,800
Term Access Fee: $160
Living Allowance: $16,180
Books: $500**
Transportation: $4,000**
Average Loan Origination Fee: $228**
Personal: $2,220**
Residency Fee: $1,450
Total: $41,538.00

See additional details about the MFA Tuition and Fees here.

EdD 2026-2027

EdD Tuition: $6,960
Term Access Fee: $160
Room & Board: $16,180
Books: $1,250**
Transportation: $2,000**
Average Loan Origination Fee: $228**
Personal: $1,850**
Total $28,628.00

MMFT 2026-2027

MMFT Tuition: $13,920
Term Access Fee: $160
Living Allowance: $16,180
Books: $1,250**
Transportation: $2,000**
Average Loan Origination Fee: $228**
Personal: $1,850**
Matriculation Fee: $225
Total: $35,813.00

Practicum Fees: $1,400 per semester when enrolled in a practicum course

Access Fee: $80 for Fall and Spring terms (each term), $50 for Jan and Summer terms (each term)
Drop/Add Fee: $20/drop or add
Promissory Note Fee: $25/term
Audit Fee: $75
Degree application fee: $40
Transcript Fee: Fees vary; see the transcript request page for details.
Graduation Fee: $150
Private Music Lessons: $530 Fall or Spring term.

MAT 2027-2028

MAT Tuition: $545 per credit hour
Directed Independent Study Tuition: $620 per credit hour

Once accepted to a graduate program, a student must submit a $100 deposit to reserve their place in the program. Information regarding the deposit is enclosed in the admission packet. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied to tuition.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (Based on six credits per semester)

Tuition: $6,540
Living Allowance: $16,000
Term Access Fee: $160
Books: $1,250**
Transportation: $2,000**
Personal Expenses: $2,020**
Estimated Average Loan Fee: $228**
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $28,198**

MFA 2027-2028

MFA Tuition: $730 per credit hour

Upon acceptance, a $400 deposit is required to hold the student’s place in the MFA program. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied to tuition. There is also an access fee of $80 for Fall and Spring terms (each term) and $50 for Jan and Summer terms (each term).

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (Based on twelve credits per semester)

MFA Tuition: $17,520
Term Access Fee: $160
Living Allowance: $16,180
Books: $500**
Transportation: $4,000**
Average Loan Origination Fee: $228**
Personal: $2,220**
Residency Fee: $1,450
Total: $42,258

See additional details about the MFA Tuition and Fees here.

EdD 2027-2028

EdD Tuition: $580 per credit hour

Once accepted to a graduate program, a student must submit a $100 deposit to reserve their place in the program. Information regarding the deposit is enclosed in the admission packet. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied to tuition.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (Based on six credits per semester)

EdD Tuition: $6,960
Term Access Fee: $160
Room & Board: $16,000
Books: $1,250**
Transportation: $2,000**
Average Loan Origination Fee: $228**
Personal: $1,850**
Total $28,618.00

MMFT 2027-2028

MMFT Tuition: $580 per credit hour

Once accepted to a graduate program, a student must submit a $100 deposit to reserve their place in the program. Information regarding the deposit is enclosed in the admission packet. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied to tuition.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (Based on twelve credit hours per semester)

MMFT Tuition: $13,920
Term Access Fee: $160
Living Allowance: $16,000
Books: $1,250**
Transportation: $2,000**
Average Loan Origination Fee: $228**
Personal: $2,020**
Matriculation Fee: $225
Total: $35,803

Practicum Fees: $1,400 per semester when enrolled in a practicum course

MEd 2027-2028

MEd Tuition: $580 per credit hour
Directed Independent Study Tuition: $655 per credit hour

Once accepted to a graduate program, a student must submit a $100 deposit to reserve their place in the program. Information regarding the deposit is enclosed in the admission packet. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied to tuition.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (Based on six credits per semester)

Tuition: $6,960
Living Allowance: $16,000
Term Access Fee: $160
Books: $1,250**
Transportation: $2,000**
Personal Expenses: $2,020**
Estimated Average Loan Fee: $228**
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $28,618**

2027-2028

MiM***, MLA, MM, EdS Tuition: $570 per credit hour
Directed Independent Study Tuition: $645 per credit hour

Once accepted to a graduate program, a student must submit a $100 deposit to reserve their place in the program. Information regarding the deposit is enclosed in the admission packet. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied to tuition.

Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (Based on six credits per semester)

Tuition: $6,840
Living Allowance: $16,000
Term Access Fee: $160
Books: $1,250**
Transportation: $2,000**
Personal Expenses: $2,020**
Estimated Average Loan Fee: $228**
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $28,498***

Access Fee: $80 for Fall and Spring terms (each term), $50 for Maymester and Summer terms (each term)
Matriculation Fee: $225 (first-time students, in the first semester of enrollment)
Drop/Add Fee: $20/drop or add
Promissory Note Fee: $25/term
Audit Fee: $75
Graduate Application Fee: $40
Transcript Fee: Fees vary; see the transcript request page for details
Private Music Lessons: $600 (1 hour lessons), $300 (½ hour lessons) Fall or Spring term, $300 Maymester.