MDE Tuition and Fees
2022-2023 Estimated Total Cost of Attendance for the MDE Program
Listed below are the estimated costs (USD) for the first year of the program. The University applies a conservative and modest estimate of indirect expenses, based on average costs. Direct costs include tuition, university fees, and health insurance. Indirect costs include books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
Projected increases in tuition are determined by the Board of Trustees of Columbia University in June, therefore, for planning purposes, a three percent increase should be anticipated each year. Billed expenses are subject to change without prior notice. Changes to a student’s program or course load may result in additional tuition charges and fees.
Tuition*: $92,560
University Fees: $3,100
Health Insurance: $5,173
Loan Fees: $2,925
Room and Board: $29,112
Books and Supplies: $2,844
Transportation: $1,524
Personal Expenses: $5,280
Total Estimated Cost: $142,518
*Full-time flat rate fee for first three terms of the program (Summer, Fall, Spring).
This section lists the rates for tuition and university fees, and provides details about other charges included on the Student Account Statement.