Morgridge College of Education
Cost of Attendance
Below, you'll see estimated costs for students in Morgridge College of Education programs.
Learn more about direct vs. indirect costs.
Cost of Attendance Overview
2020-2021 Academic Year Costs
These costs reflect the 2020-2021 academic year (three quarters—fall 2020, winter 2021, and spring 2021), and should be used for general planning purposes. Your individual costs may vary depending on your program, the term and year you started your program, and the number of classes you take each quarter.
2020-2021 Costs:
Start Date Fall
2020 or Later
- Child, Family, & School Psychology Programs
- Counseling Psychology M.A.
- Curriculum & Instruction M.A.
- Early Childhood Special Education M.A./Cert
- Educational Leadership & Policy Studies M.A./Cert
- Higher Education M.A.
- Library Information Science M.A./Cert - On-Campus
- Library Information Science M.A. - Online
- Research Methods & Statistics M.A.
- School Counseling M.A. (Online)
- Teacher Education M.A./Cert
- Ph.D. & Ed.D. Programs
- Indirect Costs
Child, Family, & School Psychology M.A.
2020-2021 Master's in Child, Family, & School Psychology Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $32,733 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $9,776 | $9,776 | $9,776 | $29,328 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $11,436 | $9,861 | $11,436 | $32,733 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
2020-2021 Ed.S. in Child, Family, & School Psychology Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,461 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $56,049 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits each quarter.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (12 credits) | $17,532 | $17,532 | $17,532 | $52,596 |
| Fees | $101 | $101 | $101 | $303 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $19,208 | $17,633 | $19,208 | $56,049 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
2020-2021 Master's in Counseling Psychology Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $47,445 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (12 credits) | $14,664 | $14,664 | $14,664 | $43,992 |
| Fees | $101 | $101 | $101 | $303 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $16,340 | $14,765 | $16,340 | $47,445 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
2020-2021 Master's in Curriculum & Instruction Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $32,733 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $9,776 | $9,776 | $9,776 | $29,328 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $11,436 | $9,861 | $11,436 | $32,733 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Early Childhood Special Education M.A./Cert
2020-2021 Master's or Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $730 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $20,925 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $5,840 | $5,840 | $5,840 | $17,520 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $7,500 | $5,925 | $7,500 | $20,925 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies M.A./Cert
2020-2021 Master's or Certificate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $730 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $20,925 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $5,840 | $5,840 | $5,840 | $17,520 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $7,500 | $5,925 | $7,500 | $20,925 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
2020-2021 Master's in Higher Education Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $32,733 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $9,776 | $9,776 | $9,776 | $29,328 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $11,436 | $9,861 | $11,436 | $32,733 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Library and Information Science M.A./Cert
2020-2021 Master's or Certificate in Library and Information Science Costs (On-Campus)
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $32,733 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $9,776 | $9,776 | $9,776 | $29,328 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $11,436 | $9,861 | $11,436 | $32,733 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Library and Information Science M.A. - Online
2020-2021 Master's in Library and Information Science Costs (Online Program)
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $937 per credit hour. The estimated cost each quarter is $8,469 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking nine credits. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Cost |
| Tuition (9 credits) | $8,433 |
| Fees | $36 |
| Total Cost | $8,469 |
Research Methods & Statistics M.A.
2020-2021 Master's in Research Methods & Statistics Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $32,733 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $9,776 | $9,776 | $9,776 | $29,328 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $11,436 | $9,861 | $11,436 | $32,733 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
2020-2021 Master's in School Counseling Costs (Online Program)
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $937 per credit hour. The estimated cost each quarter is $11,244 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Cost |
| Tuition (12 credits) | $11,244 |
| Fees | $48 |
| Total Cost | $11,292 |
2020-2021 Master's or Certificate in Teacher Education Program Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $730 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $29,733 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (12 credits) | $8,760 | $8,760 | $8,760 | $26,280 |
| Fees | $101 | $101 | $101 | $303 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $10,436 | $8,861 | $10,436 | $29,733 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
2020-2021 Costs for Ph.D. & Ed.D. Programs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,461 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $38,469 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 8 credits each quarter.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $11,688 | $11,688 | $11,688 | $35,064 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $13,348 | $11,773 | $13,348 | $38,469 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Indirect Costs
These estimated costs are not billed by the University, and are determined by the Colorado Department of Education and Financial Aid. Your actual expenses and the costs that appear on your financial aid offer may be different.
Learn more about indirect costs.
| Category | Cost |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Housing & Meals Based on living off campus. |
$15,984 |
| Transportation e.g., gas, parking |
$1,506 |
| Personal Expenses e.g., cell phone, clothes |
$1,440 |
| Loan Fees* | $200 |
| Total | $20,130 |
*A 1.059% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans. The loan fees listed above are the average for graduate students who borrowed these loans last year. Actual fees will depend on the amount you borrow (if any).
2020-2021 Costs:
Start Date Summer
2020 or Earlier
2020-2021 Online Master's in Library and Information Science and School Counseling Program Costs
Start Term: Prior to Fall 2020
Tuition is $937 per credit hour. The estimated one-year is $25,407 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking nine credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (9 credits) | $8,433 | $8,433 | $8,433 | $25,299 |
| Fees | $36 | $36 | $36 | $108 |
| Total Cost | $8,469 | $8,469 | $8,469 | $25,407 |
2020-2021 Costs for Most On-Campus Programs
Start Term: Prior to Fall 2020
Tuition is $1,461 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $38,469 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 8 credits each quarter.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (8 credits) | $11,688 | $11,688 | $11,688 | $35,064 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $13,348 | $11,773 | $13,348 | $38,469 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Child, Family, & School Psychology M.A.
2020-2021 Ed.S. in Child, Family, & School Psychology Costs
Start Term: Prior to Fall 2020
Tuition is $1,461 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $56,049 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits each quarter.
| Category | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Total |
| Tuition (12 credits) | $17,532 | $17,532 | $17,532 | $52,596 |
| Fees | $101 | $101 | $101 | $303 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,575 | --- | $1,575 | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $19,208 | $17,633 | $19,208 | $56,049 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Indirect Costs
These estimated costs are not billed by the University, and are determined by the Colorado Department of Education and Financial Aid. Your actual expenses and the costs that are listed on your financial aid offer may be different.
Learn more about indirect costs.
| Category | Cost |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Housing & Meals Based on living off campus. |
$15,984 |
| Transportation e.g., gas, parking |
$1,506 |
| Personal Expenses e.g., cell phone, clothes |
$1,440 |
| Loan Fees* | $200 |
| Total | $20,130 |
*A 1.059% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans. The loan fees listed above are the average for graduate students who borrowed these loans last year. Actual fees will depend on the amount you borrow (if any).
2019-2020 Academic Year Costs
These costs reflect the 2019-2020 academic year, and should be used for general planning purposes. Your individual costs may vary depending on your program, the term and year you started your program, and the number of classes you take each quarter.
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All On-Campus Master's and Doctoral Degree Programs
Tuition is $1,426 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $37,629 for the 2019-2020 academic year, and is based on taking 8 credits each quarter. Your enrollment may be different.
Category Fall 2019 Winter 2020 Spring 2020 Total Tuition (8 credits) $17,112 $17,112 $17,112 $51,336 Fees $101 $101 $101 $303 Health Insurance* $1,575 --- $1,575 $3,150 Total Cost $18,788 $17,213 $18,788 $54,789 *If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
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Online [email protected] Program
Tuition is $915 per credit hour. The estimated cost is $8,271 each quarter for the 2019-2020 academic year, and is based on taking 9 credits each quarter. Your enrollment may be different.
Category Per Quarter Tuition (9 credits) $8,235 Fees $36 Budget Total $8,271 -
Online [email protected] Master's Program
Tuition is $915 per credit hour. The estimated cost is $11,028 each quarter for the 2019-2020 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits each quarter. Your enrollment may be different.
Category Per Quarter Tuition (12 credits) $10,980 Fees $48 Budget Total $11,028
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