To begin, it is important to consult 鶹ƽ’s Graduate On-Campus Programs 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance (COA).This important resource details annualized direct costs (tuition and student fees) and indirect costs (estimates for living expenses). Please be mindful that SPA’s master’s degrees, most often, require two years to complete.
The 2025-2026 COA table details direct and indirect costs in the first column for students considering full-time enrollment (9 credit hours)* and, the second column details direct and indirect costs for half-time enrollment (6 credit hours).
*All international students (F-1/J-1 visa holders) will be required to maintain full-time enrollment.
A key advantage of pursuing an SPA master’s degree is the flexibility offered to all domestic SPA students to flex their enrollments each semester so they can take full advantage of the articulation between classroom learning (classes only meet one day a week in the evenings) and application in the workplace in light of the incredibly robust job market in the greater Washington, D.C. region.This advantage results in exceptional professional outcomes for every SPA master’s degree as our students transform into leaders who make meaningful contributions in all sectors of employment.
SPA’s valued, admittedinternational students should also proactively consult theSchool of Public Affairs Graduate Programs Cost Guide. This Guide details the necessary identification and financial documentationrequired after they pay the nonrefundableenrollment deposit to secure an I-20 from 鶹ƽ in advance of scheduling and, ideally, securing a visa to join the SPA graduate student community.Please know that the SPA graduate admissions team will support you post-admission through the immigration process. Additional information is available by consulting鶹ƽ’s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
