Master's or Doctoral Graduate Costs Per Semester
Complete this form to receive an estimate of your billable cost and cost of attendance (total cost) for you to attend UVM for the semester based on your program, residency, and anticipated enrollment.
2025-2026 Academic Year Costs Per Semester (Fall/Spring)
Continuous Registration
Costs Per Semester, 2025-2026 Academic Year (Fall/Spring)
Continuous Registration
This status is for graduate students who have completed all requirements of their program but, are still working on their thesis. Costs associated with continues registration status depends on the level of work that the student performs during the semester (full-time, half-time, or less-than-half-time enrollment equivalency).
| Level of Effort | Course Designation | Continuous Registration Fee | Graduate Student Senate Fee | UVM Health Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less-than-half time | GRAD 9010 | $100 | $15 | |
| At least half-time, but less than full-time | GRAD 9020 | $200 | $25 | $481.50 if UVM Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) purchased |
| Full-time | GRAD 9030 | $300 | $25 | $481.50 if UVM Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) purchased |
Financial Aid for Continuous Registration
Financial aid applicants whose level of effort is at least half-time will be offered financial aid to meet the continuous registration fee, student senate fee, and to cover estimated living expenses, book, supplies, etc. Students whose level of effort is considered less-than-half-time are not eligible for aid.
Enrollment in Continuous Registration and Other Credits
Students who enroll in continuous registration along with other coursework at the same time will be billed tuition and fees for both the continuous registration and the additional enrolled credits. Financial aid eligibility will be based on the total enrollment.
Costs Per Semester, 2024-2025 Academic Year (Fall/Spring)
This status is for graduate students who have completed all requirements of their program but, are still working on their thesis. Costs associated with continues registration status depends on the level of work that the student performs during the semester (full-time, half-time, or less-than-half-time enrollment equivalency).
| Level of Effort | Course Designation | Continuous Registration Fee | Graduate Student Senate Fee | UVM Health Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less-than-half time | GRAD 9010 | $100 | $15 | |
| At least half-time, but less than full-time | GRAD 9020 | $200 | $25 | $431.50 if UVM Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) purchased |
| Full-time | GRAD 9030 | $300 | $25 | $431.50 if UVM Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) purchased |
Financial Aid for Continuous Registration
Financial aid applicants whose level of effort is at least half-time will be offered financial aid to meet the continuous registration fee, student senate fee, and to cover estimated living expenses, book, supplies, etc. Students whose level of effort is considered less-than-half-time are not eligible for aid.
Enrollment in Continuous Registration and Other Credits
Students who enroll in continuous registration along with other coursework at the same time will be billed tuition and fees for both the continuous registration and the additional enrolled credits. Financial aid eligibility will be based on the total enrollment.
Other Programs of Study
Summer University
Standard Costs Per Semester, 2024-2025 Academic Year (Fall/Spring)
Rates
| Cost or Fee | Vermont Resident | Out-of-State Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Tuition | $678 per credit | $1,780 per credit |
| Mandatory Student Fees | **see Student Fees below | **see Student Fees below |
| Estimated Food and Housing* | $9,159 per semester | $9,159 per semester |
| Estimated Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment* | $253 (any credits) | $253 (any credits) |
| Estimated Miscellaneous Personal Expenses* | $1,603 per semester | $1,603 per semester |
| Estimated Transportation* | $866 per semester | $1,014 per semester |
| Estimated Graduate PLUS Loan Fees* | $330 per semester | $610 per semester |
| Estimated Unsubsidized Loan Fees* | $86 per semester | $96 per semester |
*These estimated amounts are used in determining financial aid eligibility. These items are not charged to the student account and actual student expenses will vary.
Financial Aid
Enrollment in 5 or more credits is required for financial aid eligibility. Financial aid applicants are offered financial aid to meet the billed expenses for tuition and fees, and an allowance to cover living expenses, etc.
**Mandatory Student Fees
| Credit Hours | Comprehensive Fee | Graduate Student Senate Fee | UVM Health Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10 | $15 | |
| 2 | $20 | $15 | |
| 3 | $30 | $15 | |
| 4 | $40 | $15 | |
| 5 | $447 | $25 | $431.50 if UVM Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) purchased |
| 6 | $499 | $25 | $431.50 if UVM SHIP purchased |
| 7 | $651 | $25 | $431.50 if UVM SHIP purchased |
| 8 | $624 | $25 | $431.50 if UVM SHIP purchased |
| 9 or More | $1,086 | $25 | Included in comprehensive fee |
What Else You Need to Know About Tuition and Fees
Vermont Tuition Rate Vs. Out-Of-State Tuition Rate
Residency status is determined when you are admitted to the university and generally remains the same throughout a student's UVM career.
Audited Courses
Tuition and fee charges are the same whether a course is taken as an audit or for credit.
Enrollment in Multiple Degree Programs
If you are enrolled in multiple degree programs simultaneously, standard tuition rates will apply to all courses (including specific approved special reduced tuition rate programs).
Accelerated Master's Pathways
Students accepted into Accelerated Master's Pathways (AMP) will continue to pay the standard undergraduate tuition rate until they have completed their undergraduate degree.
Enrollment Changes
- Your bill reflects the number of credits you were enrolled in when your bill was generated. Enrollment changes will display on your next bill.
- Please take a moment to review the UVM tuition refund dates and policy.
Student Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for graduate students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours. Each year students must either elect to purchase the UVM Student Health Insurance Plan (UVM SHIP), or waive UVM SHIP by providing information about their current non-UVM insurance policy. More details about UVM SHIP are available from The Center for Health and Wellbeing.
UVM Health Fee
The UVM Health Fee is mandatory for students enrolled in 9 or more credits. For students enrolled in 9 or more credits, the UVM Health Fee is incorporated as part of the comprehensive fee. For students enrolled in Continuous Registration, the UVM Health Fee will be billed as a separate charge to the account if UVM SHIP is purchased.
Students enrolled in 5 to 8.99 credits who choose to purchase UVM SHIP will be billed the UVM Health Fee.
Mandatory Comprehensive Fee
The comprehensive fee is a fee paid by all students in support of programs and services that support student success and strengthen the University community. The Comprehensive Fee supports a wide range of services, including those that students have access to whether taking their courses on campus or through remote/online options. The Comprehensive Fee supports the University’s maintenance of critical academic, athletic, health, technology, and community infrastructure, as well as library resources, academic support services, online learning platforms, career counseling, student organizations, and more.