Graduate Program Cost

The program cost associated with our graduate programs includes tuition charged per credit hour and a mandatory student activity fee charged by semester. Prices shown here are based on the 2021-2022 academic year, and are subject to change each academic year.

Enrollment Deposit

A nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $350 is due upon acceptance to be enrolled. This deposit will be applied to the student's first tuition bill.

Tuition

Tuition (per credit hour): $950

• Graduate Certificates (15-18 hours): $14,250 - $17,100
• Master's Degrees (33 hours): $31,350

Mandatory Fees

• Program Fee:  $80 per semester registered
• Graduation Fee: $50 for graduate certificates and $150 for master's degrees

Additional Expenses 

Below are possible costs that students should also consider:

Books and Supplies: Costs vary by class. Students within the Writing and Digital Communication programs should consider the purchase of a MacOS computer.

Health Insurance: Health insurance is optional for most graduate students. Graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are not required to obtain graduate student health insurance through Agnes Scott; however, international graduate students are required to participate in the graduate student health insurance plan offered through Agnes Scott. To enroll, graduate students should contact the Wellness Center at healthinsurance@agnesscott.edu or 404.471.7100. More information regarding plan options can be found on the Wellness Center website.

Parking Fee: Students who wish to park on campus will need to pay an annual parking registration fee of $100.

Cost of Attendance for International Students

International applicants are required to submit an International Graduate Student Certificate of Finances form for their application to be complete. The estimated 2021-2022 annual cost of attendance below is for international graduate students and based on a 33-credit hour program:

• Tuition & Fees (fall and spring only, 9 -hours/semester): $18,260
• Living Expenses: $15,455
• Student Health Insurance: $1,500
• Estimated Total: $35,215**

**Cost of attendance is subject to change without notice. Due to rising costs, financial planning should allow for a 3 to 5 percent annual increase in living expenses and/or tuition. Funding requirements will vary for students who have been offered grants or financial aid. If your spouse and/or children are accompanying you to the U.S., you must show an additional $3,000 for your spouse and $3,000 for each dependent child.

Paying Your Tuition

Graduate students have the option of paying their tuition statement in one payment at the beginning of each semester, or entering a payment plan to make two or three equal payments over the course of each semester.