Cost of Attendance
A sample cost of attendance for 9 months of full-time study is provided below. This estimate is based on 9 credit hours of enrollment per Fall and Spring term and reflects the GW cost of attendance as approved for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. View current tuition & fees or estimate the full cost of attendance using this spreadsheet.
*Please note, if you are not enrolled in full-time study, the cost of attendance will be prorated.
FALL 2026 | SPRING 2027 | TOTAL | |
| Number of Credits | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Direct Costs: Paid Directly to GWU | |||
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 | $36,000 |
| Fees | $27 | $27 | $54 |
| Total Direct Costs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year | $36,054 | ||
| Indirect Costs: Average Costs Students Accrue But Do Not Pay Directly to GWU | |||
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $1,800 |
| Living Expenses | $11,200 | $14,000 | $25,200 |
| Transportation | $550 | $550 | $1,100 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,400 | $3,000 | $5,400 |
| Total Indirect Costs for the 2026-2027 Academic Year | $33,500 | ||
| TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS FOR 2026-2027 | $69,564 | ||
SUMMER 2026 (Part of the 2025-2026 Academic Year Using the 2025-2026 FAFSA)
- MPH and MHA residential students whose classes span 3 months of summer courses may request up to $4,167 in unsubsidized funds.
- For courses lasting 2 months, may request an additional $2,778 in unsubsidized funds.
- If interested, please complete the Supplementary Loan Questionnaire (PDF).
- MPH and MHA online students may request up to $2,778 in unsubsidized funds.
- If interested, please complete the Supplementary Loan Questionnaire (PDF).
- MHI students are not eligible for additional summer unsubsidized funds.
Below is a sample cost of attendance for summer 2026 for 6 credits over 2 months. Please note that if your courses are 1 or 3 months, the COA will differ.
| SUMMER 2026 | TOTAL |
| Number of Credits (Minimum 3 Credits for Financial Aid Eligibility) | 6 |
| Direct Costs: Paid Directly to GWU | |
| Tuition | $12,000 |
| Fees | $18 |
| Total Direct Costs for the Summer 2026 Term | $12,018 |
| Indirect Costs: Average Costs Students Accrue But Do Not Pay Directly to GWU | |
| Living Expenses | $5,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Transportation | $550 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total Indirect Costs for the Summer 2026 Term | $7,550 |
| TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS FOR THE SUMMER 2026 TERM | $19,568 |