Financial Aid Office
2026-2027 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 Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition | $6,822 | $6,822 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $6,822 | $6,822 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | ||
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food)* On-campus fees included on Truman invoice | $13,034 | $13,034 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal | $17,964 | $17,964 |
| Total Estimated COA | $24,786 | $24,786 |
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 Gifted Education ($196).
TIER 2: Applied Behavior Analysis, Disability Studies-Applied Behavior Analysis, English, Leadership
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition | $10,278 | $10,278 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $10,278 | $10,278 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | ||
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food)* On-campus fees included on Truman invoice | $13,034 | $13,034 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal | $17,964 | $17,964 |
| Total Estimated COA | $28,242 | $28,242 |
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 Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | ||
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food)* On-campus fees included on Truman invoice | $13,034 | $13,034 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal | $17,964 | $17,964 |
| Total Estimated COA | $28,548 | $28,548 |
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 2 of 2-year program ($542)
- Education ($317)
| Cost Category | Living in a residence hall | Living off-campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition | $11,304 | $11,304 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $11,304 | $11,304 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs (variable) | ||
| Living Expenses (Housing & Food)* On-campus fees included on Truman invoice | $13,034 | $13,034 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Indirect Costs Subtotal | $17,964 | $17,964 |
| Total Estimated COA | $29,268 | $29,268 |
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 ($1,547)
- 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)