Tuition & Cost
The MPH at Illinois strives to bring students a well-rounded public health education with a competitive tuition rate. While other MPH programs can cost more than $40,000 per year, our program leadership has taken steps to ensure our MPH program is affordable for as many students as possible. Because cost savings are passed onto students through lower tuition, we have limited scholarship opportunities.
A student must register for at least 12 credit hours per semester in Fall and Spring semesters to be considered a full-time student. Registering for more than 12 credit hours will not increase tuition. The tuition rates in summer semester are determined per credit hour.
The MPH at Illinois is a self-supporting program, which means our students are not eligible for assistantships offering tuition waivers. It is important for all students to be prepared to pay out-of-pocket costs for their MPH tuition and living expenses. Read through all of the information on this page to get a full grasp of the cost of our program.
Tuition and fees are direct costs charged by the university. The cost of attendance also includes indirect cost allowances for food, housing, books, supplies and other expenses. You will not be billed by the university for these costs unless you live in university housing. Use the Illinois Cost Calculator for an estimated cost of attendance.
Tuition
Below are the 2024-2025 Academic Year rates for tuition only per semester:
| Illinois Resident | Out-of-State Resident | International Resident |
| $7,526 | $15,678 | $15,678 |
2-year MPH track: Typically, students enroll in full time status for FOUR semesters (2 fall semesters and 2 spring semesters). These students ordinarily do not enroll in any summer courses unless they elect to complete their APE internship during the summer.
1.5-year MPH track: Typically, students enroll in full time status for THREE semesters (2 fall semesters and 1 spring semester). In addition, these students complete four credit hours during the summer for their APE internship.
BS-MPH track: Typically, students enroll in full time status for TWO semesters (1 Fall and 1 Spring). Additionally, these students complete 6 credit hours during Summer. Undergraduate tuition rates apply during senior year of undergraduate work.
MPH-MUP, MPH-PhD track: The tuition for the MPH part of these joint degrees is same as 2-year or 1.5 year depending on how fast the student completes the degree requirements (4 semesters vs. 3 semesters).
Estimated Additional Expenses
Below are the 2024-2025 Estimated Additional Expenses students should plan for. These expenses are not necessarily billed by the University, but should be taken into consideration when planning for cost of attendance.
| Illinois Resident | Out-of-State Resident | International Resident | |
| Campus Fees* | $5,394 | $5,394 | $5,546 |
| Food & Housing^ | $14,980 | $14,980 | $14,980 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Other** | $2,750 | $3,090 | $3,090 |
| Total Expenses | $24,924 | $25,264 | $25,416 |
*Campus Fees: includes $2,102 for student health insurance which can be waived at student request and upon University approval.
^Food & Housing: Includes average room rate and the all classic meal plan. For more information, visits University Housing.
**Other: Includes allowances for transportation, clothing, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses. These expenses vary greatly based on the individual student’s lifestyle, and the allowance is based on what are considered reasonable but modest costs after surveying segments of our student population.
For more information on these expenses, visit the Office of Registrar's website.
Financial Aid
Students are encouraged to speak with the Office of Student Financial Aid to determine eligible funding amounts.
Scholarships
The MPH program is a self-supporting program, meaning students in our program are not eligible for scholarships granted by the University that completely cover the cost of tuition. However, the opportunities below are a great way for students to apply for partial scholarships to help cover a portion of their tuition.
Master of Public Health Illini Scholarship
The MPH at Illinois has limited scholarship opportunities, but is able to offer partial scholarships based on merit and/or need. If an applicant wishes to be considered for a partial scholarship, they would need to include a Statement of Financial Need with their SOPHAS application materials. Students who are offered a scholarship will be notified upon admission. See How to Apply: MPH for application deadline details.
Health & Kinesiology Awards and Scholarships
MPH students are encouraged to apply for the HK Awards and Scholarships each year. The amount of aid varies from scholarship to scholarship, but students can apply for as many as they are eligible for.
OSFA Scholarship Database
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides a great resource to students via their Scholarship Database. Students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships as they can; this resource serves as a great first step in the process.
Additional Sources of Aid
Applied Practice Experience
All students are required to complete an Applied Practice Experience. Competitive students have the opportunity to apply for paid experiences. Please note, not all experiences are paid, and our program encourages students to consider all opportunities, paid or unpaid, to get the experience that is right for them and their future career goals.
On-Campus Employment
The MPH program is self-supporting, meaning our students are not eligible to hold University positions, such as research or graduate assistantships that waive the cost of their tuition. Students are able to hold graduate-hourly paid positions on campus. See the Campus Job Boards for positions available all over the University of Illinois campus.
Off-Campus Employment
To help students build their resumes, our program has condensed the course schedule to be compatible with working hours. Our program encourages students to seek opportunities that will help them to grow professionally and build a strong network while they are enrolled. Students have a variety of organizations locally to choose from and are encouraged to apply.