Cost for Graduate Students
Advanced degrees will help you to jump ahead in your career field. Learn more about the costs and financial aid process for graduate students.
Cost
Master of Arts in Management: Human Resources | Direct Expense |
The cost breakdown below outlines the direct expenses Master of Arts in Human Resources students will receive from Briar Cliff University. Total tuition and fees costs will vary with each student, depending on the total number of credit hours the student is taking. Full time is defined as any student taking at least 9 credit hours per semester.
Costs
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2024-2025
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Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$436 |
Student Fees Per Credit Hour |
$64 |
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice.
$497 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
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Master of Arts in Management: Leadership | Direct Expense |
The cost breakdown below outlines the direct expenses Master of Arts in Leadership students will receive from Briar Cliff University. Total tuition and fees costs will vary with each student, depending on the total number of credit hours the student is taking. Full time is defined as any student taking at least 9 credit hours per semester.
Costs
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2024-2025
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Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$436 |
Student Fees Per Credit Hour |
$64 |
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice.
$497 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
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Master of Arts in Management: Sports Management | Direct Expense |
The cost breakdown below outlines the direct expenses Master of Arts in Sports Management students will receive from Briar Cliff University. Total tuition and fees costs will vary with each student, depending on the total number of credit hours the student is taking. Full time is defined as any student taking at least 9 credit hours per semester.
Costs
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2024-2025
|
Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$436 |
Student Fees Per Credit Hour |
$64 |
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice.
$497 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
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Master of Health Administration Program | Direct Expense |
The cost breakdown below outlines the direct expenses Master of Health Administration students will receive from Briar Cliff University. Total tuition and fees costs will vary with each student, depending on the total number of credit hours the student is taking. Full time is defined as any student taking at least 9 credit hours per semester.
Costs
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2024-2025
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Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$436 |
Student Fees Per Credit Hour |
$64 |
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice.
$497 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
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Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Practitioner | Direct Expense |
The cost breakdown below outlines the direct expenses Nurse Practitioner students earning master's degree or certification will receive from Briar Cliff University. Total tuition and fees costs will vary with each student, depending on the total number of credit hours the student is taking. Full time is defined as any student taking at least 9 credit hours per semester.
Costs
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2024-2025
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Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$560 |
Student Fees Per Credit Hour |
$64 |
Clinic Fee Per Clinical Credit Hour |
$75 |
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice.
$612 - $696 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
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Doctor of Nursing Practice | Direct Expense |
The cost breakdown below outlines the direct expenses Doctor of Nursing Practice students will receive from Briar Cliff University. Total tuition and fees costs will vary with each student, depending on the total number of credit hours the student is taking. Full time is defined as any student taking at least 9 credit hours per semester.
Costs
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2024-2025
|
Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$560 |
Student Fees Per Credit Hour |
$64 |
Clinic Fee Per Clinical Credit Hour |
$75 |
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice.
$621 - $696 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
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Other Indirect Expense Estimates |
The table below breaks down the other estimated living expenses that students will need to budget during a year of graduate school. Indirect costs estimates below are consistent with budget components set by the Iowa College Aid Commission. The actual cost of attendance may be substantially less and will vary with each person.
Estimated Indirect Costs
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2021-2022
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2022-2023
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Room & Meal Plan |
$9,582 |
$9,384 |
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment |
$1,800 |
$1,908 |
Transportation |
$2,618 |
$2,788 |
Personal/Miscellaneous |
$1,326 |
$1,394 |
Loan Fee (If applicable) |
$149 |
$302 |
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Doctor of Physical Therapy | Direct and Indirect Expenses |
The cost breakdown below outlines both the direct expenses Doctor of Physical Therapy students will receive from Briar Cliff University and the other estimated living expenses that students will need to budget for each year they are in school. The total tuition and fees costs will vary depending on the credit hours and the total number of indirect expenses will vary with lifestyle of each student. The chart below will help you estimate your investment and create your budget plan.
Tuition1
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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Cohort starting in 2025
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$33,000 |
$33,000 |
$33,000 |
Cohorts starting in 2022-2024
|
$36,088 |
$36,088 |
$36,088 |
Estimated Indirect Costs2
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment
|
$1,800 |
$1,800 |
$1,700 |
Transportation
|
$0 |
$80 |
$6,000 |
Personal Expenses
|
$10,988 |
$10,988 |
$10,988 |
Loan Fee
|
$520 |
$520 |
$520 |
Off-Campus Living Expenses
|
$30,504 |
$30,504 |
$30,504 |
With Parent Living Expenses
|
$9,648 |
$9,648 |
$9,648 |
- Tuition rates are maintained throughout the three years of the DPT program for the cohort starting June 2025.
- Optional estimated indirect costs unique to student needs.
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice. Tuition and fees are re-assessed annually and are subject to change.
Rates do not include graduation application fee or cap and gown charges. Those are assessed if, and only if, a student does graduate and are not bundled into semester charges. If a course adds a specific course fee, those fees are in addition to the above charges. Estimated expenses are not required expenses. The estimated personal expenses includes Loan Fee Allowance and Personal Allowance. The Estimated Transportation & Travel includes health insurance, loan fees, immunizations, professional memberships, parking, clinical research travel and conference travel.
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The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice. Tuition and fees are re-assessed annually and are subject to change.
Rates do not include graduation application fee or cap and gown charges. Those are assessed if, and only if, a student does graduate and are not bundled into semester charges. If a course adds a specific course fee, those fees are in addition to the above charges. Estimated expenses are not required expenses. The estimated personal expenses includes Loan Fee Allowance and Personal Allowance. The Estimated Transportation & Travel includes health insurance, loan fees, immunizations, professional memberships, parking, clinical research travel and conference travel.
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