The MS program can be completed in 4 or 5 terms.
| Budget | 1 term | 2 terms | 3 terms | 4 terms | 5 terms* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,937 | $31,874 | $47,811 | $63,748 | $79,685 |
| Living expenses | $7,920 | $15,840 | $23,760 | $31,680 | $39,600 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $600 | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,400 | $3,000 |
| Activity fee | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 | $120 |
| Document fee | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Health access fee | $108 | $216 | $324 | $432 | $540 |
| Local transportation | $577 | $1,154 | $1,731 | $2,308 | $2,885 |
| Health insurance | $4,163 | $4,163 | $4,163 | $4,163 | $5,204 |
| Personal allowance | $875 | $1,750 | $2,635 | $3,500 | $4,375 |
| TOTALS, domestic students | $30,290 | $56,307 | $82,324 | $108,341 | $135,459* |
| International students pay an International Services Fee of $112 per term. This fee helps offset costs generated by the visa sponsorship process and the support services offered to international students. | |||||
| International Services Fee | $112 | $224 | $336 | $448 | $560 |
| TOTALS, international students | $30,402 | $56,531 | $82,660 | $108,789 | $136,019* |
* The 5-term program cost is estimated based on current program tuition and fees. Rates for tuition, health insurance, and other fees for the 2024-2025 academic year will be set in Spring 2024.
Academic year
The academic year starts in the Summer term and aligns with the Dartmouth quarter system calendar. The Master of Science program runs from the Summer of the first year through the Spring or Summer of the second year.
Full time status and residency requirement
Students must take at least 3 units to be considered full time.
Students must be on campus for all coursework unless otherwise arranged.
Health insurance waiver
Students who have their own health or insurance plan may apply to waive the automatic enrollment into the Dartmouth Student Group Health Plan. See waiver information on the Dartmouth College Health Service page.
Financial Aid
Dartmouth Financial Aid Office
Federal loan information
Other sources of financial aid
Financial aid for international students
Dartmouth Finance Billing & Paying Tuition page