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Tuition & Costs | Academic Year 2025-2026
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Charles F. Dolan
School Of Business -
Charles Meditz
College Of Arts
And Sciences -
Marion Peckham
Egan
School Of Nursing
And Health Studies -
School Of
Education & Human
Development -
School Of
Engineering
And Computing
Charles F. Dolan
School Of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
FOR Business Background: $44,640 ($1,240 per credit hour)
FOR Non Business Background: $52,080 ($1,240 per credit hour)
Business Intelligence Cert: $14,880 ($1,240 per credit hour)
*A $300 tuition deposit is required. This deposit will go towards tuition for the first semester.
Charles Meditz
College Of Arts
And Sciences
Master of Arts in Interior Design (MA)
MA: $63,315 ($1,005 per credit hour)
Interior Design Residential Certificate: $30,150 – 31,155 ($1,005 per credit hour)
Interior Design Professional Certificate: $42,210 – 43,215 ($1,005 per credit hour)
*A $300 tuition deposit is required. This deposit will go towards tuition for the first semester.
Marion Peckham
Egan
School Of Nursing
And Health Studies
Master of Public Health (MPH)
$38,850 ($925 per credit hour)
*A $300 tuition deposit is required. This deposit will go towards tuition for the first semester.
School Of
Education & Human
Development
Doctorate in Education in Educational Leadership (EdD)
$65,835 ($1,155 per credit hour)
*A $300 tuition deposit is required. This deposit will go towards tuition for the first semester.
School Of
Engineering
And Computing
Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MS)
$31,650 ($1,055 per credit hour)
Cybersecurity Certificate: $12,660 ($1,055 per credit hour)
*A $300 tuition deposit is required. This deposit will go towards tuition for the first semester.
In addition to each programs’ cost per credit hour, a breakdown of school fees is as follows:
- Application Fee $65
- Commencement Fee $200
- Registration Fee $60/semester
- Red Stack Direct $24/credit hour
- Graduate Student Activity Fee (Fall and Spring) $65/semester
- Monthly Payment Plan $45/semester
- Employer Reimbursement Payment Method $40/semester
- Transcript Fee $20
Fairfield offers several financial resources for our graduate students to help you attain your advanced degree. Exceptional graduate students pursuing the following programs may be considered for the Graduate Merit Scholarship:
- Creative Writing (MFA)
- Cybersecurity (MS)
- Marketing Analytics & Strategy (MSMAS)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
What is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form to apply for financial aid from the government for current and prospective college students. To apply for federal financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA form every year.
The FAFSA typically opens on October 1st and should be submitted at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the semester you are applying for financial aid.
What Do You Need to File a FAFSA?
- Visit StudentAid.gov to fill out the online application
- Fairfield University School Code: 001385
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license
- Federal tax information/documents/returns
- Bank statements
Applying for Financial Aid
Graduate students may be eligible for federal financial aid at Fairfield University. In order to be eligible for federal aid programs, students must:
- Meet various federal regulatory requirements
- Be matriculated into a degree-granting program
- Be enrolled at least half-time (six credits)
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as defined by Fairfield University
Read more about federal financial aid programs.
Program Specific Aid
Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. We recognize your value to our graduate community and offer numerous merit and need-based awards in addition to financial aid.
Learn more about our graduate scholarship opportunities.
Military Benefits
Fairfield University extends its gratitude to all veterans for their service and warmly welcomes them to pursue higher education goals. We are committed to helping eligible veterans and their dependents maximize their military benefits to pursue their career aspirations.
Fairfield Financial Aid Advisors
Fairfield University financial aid advisors are ready to work with you and help make your graduate school dreams a reality. If you have questions or would like to speak to an advisor one-on-one, email us at finaid@fairfield.edu or give us a call at (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.
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