Cohort Ph.D. - Estimated Costs

Along with tuition and fees, we’ve included an estimate of some associated costs based on the past experiences of students in the Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D. program. These costs will vary depending on residency location and travel from different regions of the country. When calculating your cost to attend, please keep in mind that you will be enrolled in the program for at least six terms (two terms per year, 3 year minimum in the program) and a minimum of 66 credit hours.

Tuition $1078/credit hour
Application Fee $50
Technology Fee* $90 per term (full-time)
$45 per term (part-time)

*All new students receive a webcam at their first residency, which is included in the technology fee.

 

Potential Registration Costs
Comprehensive Exam Course Extension $1298 per term
Dissertation Supervision Fee $2600 per term
Program Completion Extension $1530 per term

*Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information.

 

Residency
IAR Deposit & Hold Fee $200
(will be deducted from first term tuition)
Books $300 average per term
Travel (Airfare) $300-600 average round-trip
Travel (Car/Bus) Variable dependent on distance
Lodging $833
($104.13 (tax included) per night x 8 nights)
Meals $360
($40 average per day x 9 days)
Airport Shuttle $40 round trip
Rental Car (Optional) $150 average
Parking Free, if staying at the Kingsgate Marriott

 

Technology
Laptop (Optional) $300-900 average
Contact the Help Desk at help@myunion.edu about purchasing a discounted laptop
Home Internet Access $35-$40 average per month
Wi-Fi is included at the residency