Graduate Tuition and Scholarships
We are committed to helping you prepare for this important investment in your future.
At the graduate level, Syracuse University offers financial aid in two distinct ways.
- Need-based aid, in the form of student loans, is administered through the University’s Office of Financial Aid.
- Merit-based aid, often in the form of scholarships or assistantships, is administered by the academic departments.
To be considered for all available financial aid, please submit a complete application before the specific program deadline
Tuition and Fees
Syracuse University graduate tuition is charged by the credit hour. The graduate tuition rate is set by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees each year; while we don’t yet know the tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, you can use the current rate and knowledge that it typically increases by 3 to 5% to help with your planning. The 2025-26 graduate tuition rate is $2,015 per credit.
Students also have the option to stretch out their full-time enrollment to 1.5 years by taking fewer credits at a given time. While additional fees, such as health insurance and the student activities fee will apply, as tuition is charged on a per-credit basis, tuition costs are comparable under the 1- and 1.5-year plans.
Professional Master’s Programs Estimated Tuition and Fees Worksheets
We’ve developed the following tuition and fees worksheets to help you understand the direct costs associated with your graduate studies. Please note that these are just guides and that all official bills and student account information will come directly from the Syracuse University Office of the Bursar.
2025-2026* Tuition and Fees Details**
Public Administration, M.P.A. (40 credits, 1-year) Summer Start
| Billable Expenses | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Billable Expenses Credits | 7 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 40 |
Tuition Charges ($2,015 per credit) | $14,105 | $24,180 | $30,225 | $12,090 | $80,600 |
Advance Enrollment Deposit | ($500) | - | - | - | ($500) |
Health and Wellness Fee | - | $445 | $445 | - | $890 |
Health Insurance*** | - | $2,664 | - | - | $2,664 |
Student Activity Fee | - | $60 | $60 | - | $120 |
Total | $13,605 | $27,349 | $30,730 | $12,090 | $83,774 |
Public Administration, M.P.A. (40 credits, 1-year option) Fall Start
| Billable Expenses | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026+ | Fall 2026+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Billable Expenses Credits | 16 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 40 |
Tuition Charges ($2,015 per credit) | $32,240 | $30,225 | $0 | $18,135 | $80,600 |
Advance Enrollment Deposit | ($500) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ($500) |
Health and Wellness Fee | $445 | $445 | - | $445 | $1,335 |
Health Insurance*** | $2,664 | $0 | $0 | $1,143 | $3,807 |
Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 | - | $60 | $180 |
Billable Expenses Total | $33,394 | $30,730 | $0 | $19,783 | $83,774 |
***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2025-26 academic year.
+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3-5%.
Public Health, MPH (42 credits)
| Billable Expenses | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026+ | Fall 2026+ | Spring 2027+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Credits | 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 42 |
Tuition Charges ($2,015 per credit) | $18,135 | $18,135 | $6,045 | $24,180 | $18,135 | $84,630 |
Advance Enrollment Deposit | ($500) | – | – | – | – | ($500) |
Health and Wellness Fee | $445 | $445 | – | $445 | $445 | $1,780 |
Health Insurance*** | $2,664 | – | – | $2,664 | – | $5,328 |
Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 | – | $60 | $60 | $240 |
Total | $20,804 | $18,640 | $6,045 | $27,349 | $18,640 | $91,478 |
***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2025-26 academic year.
International Relations, M.A. (40 credits)
| Billable Expenses | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026+ | Fall 2026+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Billable Expenses Credits | Fall 2025 12 | Spring 2026 13 | Summer 2026+ 3 | Fall 2026+ 12 | Total 40 |
Tuition Charges ($2,015 per credit) | $24,180 | $26,195 | $6,045 | $24,180 | $80,600 |
Advance Enrollment Deposit | ($500) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ($500) |
Maxwell in Washington Program Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $400 |
Health and Wellness Fee | $445 | $445 | $0 | $445 | $1,335 |
Health Insurance*** | $2,664 | $0 | $0 | $1,143 | $3,807 |
Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 | $0 | $60 | $180 |
Billable Expenses Total | $26,260 | $26,700 | $6,045 | $26,288 | $85,293 |
***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2025-26 academic year.
+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3–5%.
International Relations, M.A. / Public Administration, M.P.A. dual degree (58 credits) Summer Start
| Billable Expenses | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026+ | Fall 2026+ | Spring 2027+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Billable Expenses Credits | 7 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 58 |
Tuition Charges ($2,015 per credit) | $14,105 | $24,180 | $24,180 | $12,090 | $24,180 | $18,135 | $116,870 |
Advance Enrollment Deposit | ($500) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ($500) |
Maxwell-in-Washington Program Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $400 |
Health and Wellness Fee | $0 | $445 | $445 | $0 | $445 | $445 | $1,780 |
Health Insurance*** | $0 | $2,664 | $0 | $0 | $2,664 | $0 | $5,328 |
Student Activity Fee | $0 | $60 | $60 | $0 | $60 | $60 | $240 |
Billable Expenses Total | $13,605 | $27,349 | $24,685 | $12,090 | $27,749 | $18,640 | $124,118 |
International Relations, M.A. / Public Administration, M.P.A. dual degree (58 credits) Fall Start
| Billable Expenses | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026+ | Fall 2026+ | Spring 2027+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Billable Expenses Credits | 13 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 58 |
Tuition Charges ($2,015 per credit) | $26,195 | $30,225 | $12,090 | $24,180 | $24,180 | $116,870 |
Advance Enrollment Deposit | ($500) | – | – | – | – | ($500) |
Maxwell in Washington Program Fee | – | – | – | $400 | – | $400 |
Health and Wellness Fee | $445 | $445 | – | $445 | $445 | $1,780 |
Health Insurance*** | $2,664 | – | – | $2,664 | – | $5,328 |
Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 | – | $60 | $60 | $240 |
Total | $28,864 | $30,730 | $12,090 | $27,749 | $24,685 | $124,118 |
***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2025-26 academic year.
+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3–5%.
Public Diplomacy and Global Communications, M.A. (43 credits)
| Billable Expenses | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026+ | Fall 2026+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Credits | 6 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 43 |
Tuition Charges ($2,015 per credit) | $12,090 | $24,180 | $26,195 | $6,045 | $18,135 | $86,645 |
Advance Enrollment Deposit | ($500) | – | – | – | – | ($500) |
Program Fee | – | $600 | – | – | – | $600 |
Maxwell in Washington Fee | – | – | – | – | $400 | $400 |
Health and Wellness Fee | – | $445 | $445 | – | $445 | $1,335 |
Health Insurance*** | – | $2,664 | – | – | $1,143 | $3,807 |
Student Activity Fee | – | $60 | $60 | – | $60 | $180 |
Total | $11,590 | $27,949 | $26,700 | $6,045 | $20,183 | $92,467 |
***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2025-26 academic year.
+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3-5%.
Sustainable Organizations and Policy, M.S. (30 credits)
| Billable Expenses | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Credits | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Tuition Charges ($2,015 per credit) | $30,225 | $30,225 | $60,450 |
Advance Enrollment Deposit | ($500) | – | ($500) |
Health and Wellness Fee | $445 | $445 | $890 |
Health Insurance*** | $2,664 | – | $2,664 |
Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 | $120 |
Total | $32,894 | $30,730 | $63,624 |
***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2025-26 academic year.
*The graduate tuition rate is set by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees each year, usually late in May or June. While we don’t yet know the tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, you can use the current rate to help with planning. We will update this chart for the 2026-27 academic year as soon as the new rates are announced.
**This worksheet is for planning purposes only. Official student account information is provided via the Office of the Bursar.
Other Costs
In addition to the direct cost of attendance, graduate students should anticipate indirect costs throughout the duration of their programs. These costs include books and supplies, housing, transportation, and others; they are not billed by Syracuse University.
Please see the Syracuse University Graduate Student Cost of Attendance page for other expenses such as mandatory health insurance and student fees.
Many affordable options for off-campus housing are available in the city of Syracuse. Additionally, be sure to consider the overall program length when comparing offers, as a 2-year program will have twice the living expense costs compared to a 1-year program.
Scholarships and Assistantships
See the types of grants, fellowships and assistantships available to qualifying graduate students.
Program Funding
Please refer to the department/program website for program-specific funding opportunities.