Tuition & Fees.
Tuition and Fees for 2022/23
The following tuition rates and fees are effective as of September 2022. The same full-time tuition rate is charged to students taking anywhere between 12 and 18 credits of coursework. The Trustees of the University reserve the right to change tuition rates or fees at their discretion. Click here to view the University tuition schedule for SPH.
On-Campus Master of Public Health (MPH)
First semester students are encouraged to limit their registration to no more than 16 credits or four courses. Per university tuition policies, full-time students may enroll in a maximum of 18 credits per semester. Students taking more than 18 credits in a given semester must receive approval and pay $1,908 per credit for every credit over 18.
Please note that on-campus MPH students have the flexibility to switch between part- and full-time status on a semester basis; many students do so in order to balance their academic and professional calendars, or accommodate research and practice opportunities that may arise. Students completing the program in 3 semesters (16 months) will register for three full-time semesters. Students completing the program in 2 years will register for 1 or 2 full-time semesters and 2 or 3 part-time semesters, charged per credit. In either design, the total tuition charge for the MPH remains the same.
On-Campus MPH — 16-months/Accelerated
| Fall | Spring | Fall |
| 16 Credits | 16 Credits | 16 Credits |
| $30,528 | $30,528 | $30,528 |
| Total: $91,584* |
On-Campus MPH — 2 years/Combination Full- and Part-time
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring |
| 16 credits | 16 credits | 8 credits | 8 credits |
| $30,528 | $30,528 | $1,908/credit | $1,908/credit |
| Total: $91,584* |
On-Campus MPH — Part-Time
Students will pay on a per-credit basis at the established per credit rate of $1,908. For example, a student taking 4 credits during a semester will be charged $7,632 ($1,908 x 4). This does not include the mandatory student fees listed below.
International students who are on a visa that requires full-time enrollment need to check with the ISSO to make sure that their enrollment plan meets the requirements for their visa.
*Fees: There is a $150 program fee per fall and spring semester for all students, and a $245 health and wellness fee per semester for all full-time students. All fees are nonrefundable. The student is assessed at actual cost for any breakage or damage to University property. Library fines are assessed by the librarian.
Online MPH Program
The tuition for the fully online, 42-credit MPH program is $24,000. Please be advised that there are no institutional scholarships or fellowships available for the Online MPH program; however, domestic students may qualify for Federal Unsubsidized Loans.
Other Programs – MS, DrPH, and PhD
Per university tuition policies, full-time students may enroll in a maximum of 18 credits per semester. Students taking more than 18 credits in a given semester must receive approval and pay $1,908 per credit for every credit over 18. Please note that students have the flexibility to switch between part- and full-time status on a semester basis; many students do so in order to balance their academic and professional calendars, or accommodate research and practice opportunities that may arise.
| Number of Credits | Part-time | Tuition** | Full-time | Tuition** | |
| MS & PhD in Biostatistics | See Tuition for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | ||||
| MS in Applied Biostatistics | 34 credits total | 1-11 credits/semester | $1,908/credit | 12-18 credits/semester | $30,528/semester |
| MS in Population Health Research | 34 credits total | 1-11 credits/semester | $1,908/credit | (see below) | (see below) |
| DrPH | 48 credits total | 1-11 credits/semester | $1,908/credit | 12-18 credits/semester | $30,528/semester |
| PhD (post-master’s) | 32 credits total | 1-11 credits/semester | $1,908/credit | 12-18 credits/semester | $30,528/semester |
MS in Population Health Research: Full-Time Sequence
| Summer 2 | Fall | Spring |
| 6 credits | 18 credits | 10 credits |
| $11,448 | $34,344 | $19,080 |
**Fees: There is a $150 program fee for fall and spring semester for all students. For thesis and dissertation students, there is a Continuing Study fee of $3,660 per semester; other fees apply for full-time status. All fees are nonrefundable. The student is assessed at actual cost for any breakage or damage to University property. Library fines are assessed by the librarian.
Medical Insurance
Massachusetts law requires all students who are enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum (9 credits)* to demonstrate coverage under a qualifying medical insurance plan. Students are automatically enrolled in Boston University’s Aetna Student Health Plan. Students who wish to demonstrate other coverage must waive the Medical Insurance posted to Account Bills. Students who cannot demonstrate coverage under a qualifying medical insurance plan are required to purchase the University’s student health insurance plan. Rates shown include Affordable Care Act (ACA) taxes and fees.
| Annual Plan | Spring Plan | |
| August 15, 2021-August 14, 2022 | January 1, 2022-August 14, 2022 | |
| Basic | $3,054 | $1,891 |
| Plus | $4,040 | $2,532 |
| Spouse only** | $4,090 | $2,532 |
| One Child** | $4,090 | $2,532 |
| Children** | $8,180 | $5,064 |
* Part-time students who enroll for fewer than 9 credits are also eligible to purchase medical insurance. For information, contact the Office of the Comptroller. International students should contact the International Students & Scholars office. A brochure on medical insurance is available from the Registrar. The insurance premium is subject to change.
** Dependent rates are for the students on the Plus Plan only.