Financial Aid Office

2023-2024 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$5,580$5,580
Direct Costs Subtotal$5,580$5,580
Estimated Indirect Costs (variable)
Living Expenses (Housing & Food)*
On-campus fees included on Truman invoice
$11,300$11,300
Books & Supplies$1,000$1,000
Personal Expenses$2,500$2,500
Transportation$1,430$1,430
Loan Fees$72$72
Indirect Costs Subtotal$16,302$16,302
Total Estimated COA$21,882$21,882

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).


Cost CategoryLiving in a residence hallLiving off-campus
Estimated Direct Costs
Tuition$8,784$8,784
Direct Costs Subtotal$8,784$8,784
Estimated Indirect Costs (variable)
Living Expenses (Housing & Food)*
On-campus fees included on Truman invoice
$11,300$11,300
Books & Supplies$1,000$1,000
Personal Expenses$2,500$2,500
Transportation$1,430$1,430
Loan Fees$72$72
Indirect Costs Subtotal$16,302$16,302
Total Estimated COA$25,086$25,086

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).


Cost CategoryLiving in a residence hallLiving off-campus
Estimated Direct Costs
Tuition$9,072$9,072
Direct Costs Subtotal$9,072$9,072
Estimated Indirect Costs (variable)
Living Expenses (Housing & Food)*
On-campus fees included on Truman invoice
$11,300$11,300
Books & Supplies$1,000$1,000
Personal Expenses$2,500$2,500
Transportation$1,430$1,430
Loan Fees$72$72
Indirect Costs Subtotal$16,302$16,302
Total Estimated COA$25,374$25,374

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).

Professional licensure fees added for:

  • Athletic Training year 1 of 2-year program ($182); year 2 of 2-year program ($422)
  • Education ($194)


Cost CategoryLiving in a residence hallLiving off-campus
Estimated Direct Costs
Tuition$9,738$9,738
Direct Costs Subtotal$9,738$9,738
Estimated Indirect Costs (variable)
Living Expenses (Housing & Food)*
On-campus fees included on Truman invoice
$11,300$11,300
Books & Supplies$1,000$1,000
Personal Expenses$2,500$2,500
Transportation$1,430$1,430
Loan Fees$72$72
Indirect Costs Subtotal$16,302$16,302
Total Estimated COA$26,040$26,040

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).

Professional licensure fees added for:

  • Accounting ($1,133)
  • Counseling-School Counseling year 2 of 2 ($728)
  • Counseling-Mental Health Counseling year 2 of 2 ($800)