Estimated Cost of Education
We have created a sample student budget to help you understand the estimated cost of your education at Cummings School.
Cost of Education - Standard Student Expense Budget (Estimated)
| 2021-22 | V25 | V24 | V23 | V22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Months | 9 Months | 10.5 Months | 10.5 Months | |
| TUITION | $63,122.00 | $63,122.00 | $63,122.00 | $63,122.00 |
| HEALTH INSURANCE (September '21 - August '22)* | $5,604.00 | $5,604.00 | $5,604.00 | $5,604.00 |
| HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FEE | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| TECHNOLOGY FEE | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $ - |
| BOOKS, SUPPLIES | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 | $200.00 |
| RENT, FOOD, UTILITIES, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES | $14,138.00 | $14,138.00 | $16,494.00 | $16,494.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | $3,980.00 | $3,980.00 | $4,640.00 | $4,640.00 |
| TOTAL BUDGET | $88,094.00 | $88,094.00 | $91,110.00 | $90,360.00 |
| Adjusted Budgets | ||||
| JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS | ||||
| ADDITIONAL MPH TUITION for DVM/MPH PROGRAM | $8,122.00 | $8,122.00 | $8,122.00 | $8,122.00 |
| TOTAL DVM/MPH BUDGET | $96,216.00 | $96,216.00 | $99,232.00 | $98,482.00 |
| ADDITIONAL MLAM TUITION for DVM/MLAM PROGRAM | N/A | $6,900.00 | $6,900.00 | $6,900.00 |
| TOTAL DVM/MLAM BUDGET | N/A | $94,994.00 | $98,010.00 | $97,260.00 |
| MCBS TUITION: $9,338 | ||||
Commuters
Schools are required to assign a reduced rent figure to students who live with their parents. The Total Budget category is adjusted by using the following rent, food, utilities and household supplies figures:
| V25 | V24 | V23 | V22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Months | 9 Months | 10.5 Months | 10.5 Months |
| $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,490.00 | $3,490.00 |
| MA Residents: The estimated MA tuition subsidy credit of $6,800 results in a net tuition rate of $56,322 for state residents. The subsidy is subject to adequate appropriation from the Commonwealth of MA. Students will be notified of any changes. | |||
* The health insurance amount above is based on the single person plan. Two-person plan: $11,208 Family plan: from $16,812 - $22,416
* Incoming students whose program begins in August will incur an additional charge of $457 for health insurance based on 20-21 rates for individual coverage and will be higher if enrolled in two-person or family plan.
* Incoming students enrolled in the DVM/MPH program will incur an additional charge or $914 for health insurance based on 20-21 rates for individual coverage for the months of July and August and will be higher if enrolled in two-person or family plan.
* Students must enroll in the health plan or waive insurance if eligible for a waiver. Visit https://medicine.tufts.edu/administration/SAHA for health insurance requirements and waiver information.
The additional health plan costs may be included in the cost of education (notify aid office if an increase in budget/loans is needed).
We have created a sample student budget to help you understand the estimated cost of your education at Cummings School.
Cost of Education/Standard Student Expense Budget
MAPP, MCM, MS-IDGH & PhD Programs
|
2021-22 |
MS-Graduate Programs
12 Months** |
PhD 12 Months |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $ 46,130.00 | $ 28,640.00 | |
| Health Insurance* | $ 5,604.00 | $ 5,604.00 | |
| Health Services Administration Fee | $ 250.00 | $ 250.00 | |
| Total Direct Costs | $ 51,984.00 | $ 34,494.00 | |
| Books, Supplies | $ - | $ 200.00 | |
| Rent, Food, Utilities, Household Supplies, Etc. | $ 18,850.00 | $ 18,850.00 | |
| Miscellaneous (Personal & Transportation) | $ 5,304.00 | $ 5,304.00 | |
| Total Indirect Expenses | $ 24,154.00 | $ 24,354.00 | |
| TOTAL BUDGET | $ 76,138.00 | $ 58,848.00 |
Commuters
| 2021-22 | MS-Graduate Programs
12 Months** |
PhD 12 Months |
|
|---|---|---|---|
**11 month budget for IDGH program: |
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| Rent, food, etc. | $17,276 | PhD tuition reduced to $5,000 after passing exam. | |
| Miscellaneous | $4,862 | ||
| Lab Fee | $1,500 | ||
| IDGH Total Budget: | $75,622 | ||
| Adjusted Budgets | |||
|
Graduate MS Programs 12 Months |
PhD 12 Months |
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| Schools are required to assign a reduced rent figure to students who
live with their parents (Commuter Budget). The reduced rent figures are: |
$3,996.00 | $3,996.00 | |
| TOTAL COMMUTER BUDGET | $61,284.00 | $43,994.00 | |
| Cummings School reserves the right to update or correct information. | $3,661 Rent allowance for MS-IDGH program. | ||
| * The health insurance amount above is based on the single-person plan. Two-person plan: $11,208 Family plan: from $16,812 -
$22,416 * Incoming students whose program begins in August will incur an additional charge of $457 for health insurance based on 20-21 rates for individual coverage and will be higher if enrolled in two-person or family plan. The additional health plan costs may be included in the cost of education (notify aid office if an increase in budget/loans is needed). |
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