Tuition and financial aid
Tuition and fees
Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year at WashU Public Health is set at $43,710.00. Moreover, students can expect to pay additional fees that cover various services to support their academic and personal well-being. These fees provide access to a wide range of student activities, health and wellness services, technology, and insurance when applicable
- Activity and service fee: $140.00
- WashU health and wellness fee: $672.00
- WashU student health insurance fee: $2,580.00*
Note: These fees are listed for the 2024-2025 school year and may be subject to change.
*All Washington University students are required to carry health insurance. Full-time graduate students on the Danforth Campus are automatically enrolled in (and billed for) the basic student health insurance plan at a cost of unless proof of comparable coverage is provided by domestic students. International students are not eligible to waive out of the insurance plan. For details about available plans or waiving options, visit Student Health Services. (Health insurance fees are pending state approval and are subject to change.)
Cost of attendance
Cost of attendance is a value calculated by the university that estimates a student’s total cost to attend school in a specific academic program for an academic year. The cost of attendance includes mandatory tuition and fees plus estimated costs for living expenses. Health insurance is not included but is required for all students. The estimated cost of attendance is revised annually and is meant to be used as a guide for students in making informed financial decisions regarding their enrollment.
If eligible, domestic students may borrow up to the cost of attendance in federal student loans; however, decreasing personal/living expenses and securing other funding sources can reduce the amount a student may need to borrow. Students typically fund their degree through a combination of sources that may include institutional funding (WashU Public Health scholarships awarded at admission), external scholarships, part-time employment, personal savings, family or sponsor support, military or employer benefits, and federal student aid.
Information for domestic students
Eligibility and Application Process
Federal student loans
Information for international students
Proof of financial support
U.S. immigration regulations require international students to document their financial ability to cover all educational and living expenses before Washington University can issue a Form I-20.
Admitted international students should:
- Review financial support requirements. Calculate the estimated amount needed for your first year of study.
- Assemble acceptable sources of funding. Sources can include personal funds, sponsor support, employer or government support, private loans, external grants, or scholarships. These documents will need to be approved by WashU School of Public Health.
- Complete the intent to enroll. Submit a copy of your passport, the completed WashU Affidavit of Financial Support, and sufficient financial documentation to the School of Public Health admissions office.
- Submission deadline. All documents must be received by the admissions office no later than May 15. Demonstrate adequate financial resources to meet all expenses for the first year, estimated at $72,000 for the MPH program.
- Dependents. Students bringing dependents should add $4,326 for each dependent to their required amount.
- Partial scholarships. Deduct two semesters of any awarded scholarships from the total amount you need to demonstrate.
Important Considerations
- Students are responsible for securing reliable funding for the entire duration of their program.
- All possible scholarships are awarded at the time of admission.
For more information, please contact the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS).
- 314-935-5910
- OISS@wustl.edu
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