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Psychology PhD
| Tuition and Fees | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,612 | $41,612 | $41,612 | $41,612 | $41,612 |
| Executive Student Council Fee | $160 | - | - | - | - |
| Student Service and Technology Fee | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Student Health & Wellness Fee | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| Graduation Fee | - | $225 | - | $225 | - |
| Annual Tuition and Fees | $42,872 | $42,712 | $42,712 | $42,937 | $42,712 |
NOTE: Tuition and Fees are updated annually in April and reflect board-approved rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. Any change in tuition or fees during the academic year will be communicated to students in the program.
Indirect Costs
| Books and Supplies | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $1,600 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Living Expenses | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | $17,100 | $22,800 | $22,800 | $22,800 | $22,800 |
| Utilities | $2,700 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Food | $4,050 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Transportation | $3,600 | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,350 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total Living Expenses | $28,800 | $38,400 | $38,400 | $38,400 | $38,400 |
| Total Living Expenses - Living w/ Parent* | $6,975 | $9,300 | $9,300 | $9,300 | $9,300 |
| Dependent Care* | $11,700 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $15,600 |
| Total Living Expenses - Dependents | $40,500 | $54,000 | $54,000 | $54,000 | $54,000 |
*If residing with parents, the amount of housing and utilities is $0, and the amount of food is $225/month ($2,025 for a 3-quarter budget/2,700 for a 4-quarter budget).
**Additional assistance is available to students who have dependents for whom they (and their spouse if applicable) provide 50% or more of the financial support as reported on the FAFSA.
The total living expense disbursed will be less than the amount awarded above due to origination fees.
Total Cost of Attendance (COA)
| Total COA | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Yr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On/Off Campus without Dependents | $73,272 | $82,312 | $82,312 | $82,537 | $81,112 |
| On/Off Campus with Dependents | $84,972 | $97,912 | $97,912 | $98,137 | $96,712 |
| Living with Parent | $51,447 | $53,212 | $53,212 | $53,437 | $52,012 |
- All students entering the Psychology Ph.D. program receive a 100% tuition waiver for 4 years. Students are responsible for annual fees and living expenses and receive a stipend to offset these costs. The tuition reflected above is for planning and budgeting purposes, especially for those students who may rely on federal or private loans to finance their degree.
- RFU Student Health Insurance is NOT calculated as part of the Cost of Attendance. Financial aid coverage for this line item is available by completing the Health Insurance Budget Adjustment Form, which includes associated loan origination fees. View more information related to Student Health Insurance.
- Graduation fees are only charged when the student completes each individual program.
- First-year Psychology PhD students will have their admission deposit applied to their first-term bill.
- Psychology PhD students enrolling for instruction are registered as full-time.
- Annual tuition is billed evenly across 3 terms (9 months) for year 1, and 4 terms (12 months) for years 2-5.