Financial Aid Office

2025-2026 Academic Year
Graduate Cost of Attendance

The costs included in the Cost of Attendance (COA) are estimates and are used in determining financial aid eligibility. The COA provided is for full-time enrollment (9 credit hours per semester) for a two-semester (fall and spring) standard academic year and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment.

The cost of attending Truman State University will vary for students depending on their degree program, housing and meal selection, academic fees and individual needs.  Financial aid packages will be reviewed and adjusted based on the terms and conditions of all awards and offers if/when additional aid is received.


Cost CategoryLiving in a residence hallLiving off-campus
Estimated Direct Costs
Tuition$6,030$6,030
Direct Costs Subtotal$6,030$6,030
Estimated Indirect Costs (variable)
Living Expenses (Housing & Food)*
On-campus fees included on Truman invoice
$12,050$12,050
Books & Supplies$1,000 $1,000
Personal Expenses$2,500 $2,500
Transportation$1,430 $1,430
Indirect Costs Subtotal$16,980$16,980
Total Estimated COA$23,010$23,010

Final tuition and fees are approved annually by the Board of Governors and may be subject to change.

The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment.

* Housing & food estimate based on average housing expense & 21 meals per week meal plan.

Dependent care added based on estimated actual expenses for number & age of dependent(s). Loan fees added if students accept federal direct loan funds.


Cost CategoryLiving in a residence hallLiving off-campus
Estimated Direct Costs
Tuition$9,486$9,486
Direct Costs Subtotal$9,486$9,486
Estimated Indirect Costs (variable)
Living Expenses (Housing & Food)*
On-campus fees included on Truman invoice
$12,050$12,050
Books & Supplies$1,000 $1,000
Personal Expenses$2,500 $2,500
Transportation$1,430 $1,430
Indirect Costs Subtotal$16,980$16,980
Total Estimated COA$26,466$26,466

Final tuition and fees are approved annually by the Board of Governors and may be subject to change.

The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment.

* Housing & food estimate based on average housing expense & 21 meals per week meal plan.

Dependent care added based on estimated actual expenses for number & age of dependent(s). Loan fees added if students accept federal direct loan funds.


Cost CategoryLiving in a residence hallLiving off-campus
Estimated Direct Costs
Tuition$9,792$9,792
Direct Costs Subtotal$9,792$9,792
Estimated Indirect Costs (variable)
Living Expenses (Housing & Food)*
On-campus fees included on Truman invoice
$12,050$12,050
Books & Supplies$1,000 $1,000
Personal Expenses$2,500 $2,500
Transportation$1,430 $1,430
Indirect Costs Subtotal$16,980$16,980
Total Estimated COA$26,772$26,772

Final tuition and fees are approved annually by the Board of Governors and may be subject to change.

The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment.

* Housing & food estimate based on average housing expense & 21 meals per week meal plan.

Dependent care added based on estimated actual expenses for number & age of dependent(s). Loan fees added if students accept federal direct loan funds.

Professional licensure fees added for:

  • Athletic Training year 1 of 2-year program ($182); year 2 of 2-year program ($542)
  • Education ($317)


Cost CategoryLiving in a residence hallLiving off-campus
Estimated Direct Costs
Tuition$10,512$10,512
Direct Costs Subtotal$10,512$10,512
Estimated Indirect Costs (variable)
Living Expenses (Housing & Food)*
On-campus fees included on Truman invoice
$12,050$12,050
Books & Supplies$1,000 $1,000
Personal Expenses$2,500 $2,500
Transportation$1,430 $1,430
Indirect Costs Subtotal$16,980$16,980
Total Estimated COA$27,492$27,492

Final tuition and fees are approved annually by the Board of Governors and may be subject to change.

The cost of attendance provided is for full-time enrollment and will be adjusted for less-than-full-time enrollment or single-term enrollment.

* Housing & food estimate based on average housing expense & 21 meals per week meal plan.

Dependent care added based on estimated actual expenses for number & age of dependent(s). Loan fees added if students accept federal direct loan funds.

Professional licensure fees added for:

  • Accounting ($1,532)
  • Counseling-School Counseling year 2 of 2 ($655)
  • Counseling-Mental Health Counseling year 2 of 2 ($800)
  • Counseling-Rehabilitation Counseling year 2 of 2 ($945)