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Tuition

Graduate tuition

No-fee tuition

We are excited to bring financial clarity to your graduate degree. Know what you are paying for with Messiah's no-fee tuition. The cost per credit is what you pay - there are no hidden fees for labs, courses, services or technology. We put the true cost of your program upfront so that you can accurately compare and plan for your graduate education. This model does not include the physical therapy or MS/DI programs, and costs are noted below.

CERTIFICATE RATES
2025-2026: The tuition rate for all CAGS, graduate certificates, certification and non-degree course work is $800.

CAGS and certificate students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid. Learn more about financial aid.

Tuition is reviewed and subject to adjustment each year.

Books - Charges for books are not included in the the cost of tuition. However, all new students are opted into the Slingshot Book Program automatically, and books will be sent to the student prior to the start of their registered classes. You can manage your account and preferences in the Slingshot Campus Bookstore program. When a student begins, the preference will be rental books as the default, as it is the most affordable. You will stay opted in for future terms unless you choose to opt out. Any student can opt in or out at any time, and return any un-needed books. Charges for books through the automatic Slingshot program will be added to the student's Messiah account.

Total tuition cost listed for each graduate program is estimated based on current-year cost per credit hour. Additional undergraduate or graduate level courses will increase the estimate of total tuition costs.

Other Expenses

Return ACH or check: $50 non-refundable cost for non-sufficient funds or incorrect bank account or routing numbers

Health Insurance (per year): The 2025-2026 rate is $3,144.72. This insurance is available only for graduate students in Athletic Training, Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and also Higher Education Graduate Assistants. Insurance must be waived if the student is covered by an approved health care plan.

Pre-registration Deposit: $500 non-refundable for all new DPT and MOT students. All other programs have a $200 non-refundable for new, first-time graduate students or re-enrolled graduate students. The deposit will be applied as a prepayment to the first semester's tuition and fees. Payment can be made online via credit card at: Messiah Graduate Deposit.

Tuition Insurance: An optional Tuition Insurance plan is offered by GradGuard Insurance to supplement our refund policy if a student needs to withdraw due to illness, injury, mental health issues, unforeseen loss of life, or other reasons. Please visit the Tuition Insurance page for additional information. Students who are interested must purchase the insurance at least one day prior to the start date of the semester.