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Estimated Cost of Attendance
The “cost of attendance” is an estimated value that accounts for major costs associated with living in St. Louis and studying at the Brown School. This value includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, food, transportation and miscellaneous costs. Additional information about room, board and transportation is provided on pages 10-11.
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MSW/MSP
MSW/MSP
Part-Time MSW students will be charged at a per-credit hour rate for the duration of their program (6 semesters).
Please reach out to our office at brownadmissions@wustl.edu if you have questions about your program’s tuition structure.
How much can I borrow in loans?
You may borrow federal loans up to a set maximum value, known as the “cost of attendance.” The cost of attendance is determined by the Brown School based on estimated, averaged values for room, board and other educational expenses.
Please refer to the cost of attendance breakdown on our website for more information.
What is included in the cost of attendance?
Tuition
Fees
Books & Supplies (estimated)
Housing & Food (estimated)
Transportation (estimated)
Professional Costs (estimated)
Personal/Misc. (estimated)
How much can MSW and MSP students borrow?
$46,840 TUITION
+ $30,115 ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING
– total annual scholarship received
= estimated total loans available per year
How much can MPH students borrow?
$41,600 TUITION
+ $30,115 ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING
– total annual scholarship received
= estimated total loans available per year
As living costs are highly variable, choices you make can dramatically decrease or increase your actual expenses. Learn more about how to reduce your cost of living on pages 12-13
Annual Fees
Student Health & Wellness Fee
This fee supports programming available to students through Health Promotion Services and the Sumers Recreation Center, including full access to the gym and all of its classes and amenities.
Student Health Insurance Fee (charged in full in fall semester)
This fee covers mandatory student health insurance, effective August 1–July 31. We also encourage reviewing supplemental dental and vision insurance options, which are not included in the required plan. Waiving out of student health insurance is an option for students with sufficient, alternative coverage.
Student Activity Fee
This fee supports programming and events for and by Brown School student-groups and organizations. This fee also supports all-school events, such as the annual year-end celebration, “Best of Brown.”
*Fee from 2022-23 academic year. Adjustments may be made for the 2023-24 academic year, and will be announced in the summer.
$616
$2,232*
$100
Cost of Attendance Breakdown
The total cost of attendance (COA) is comprised of tuition, mandatory fees, and estimated living expenses. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the Brown School’s COA is $76,956 for MSW and MSP students and $71,716 for MPH students. This means that depending on your program, you can borrow a maximum of $76,956 or $71,716 for the 2023-24 academic year.
Required Costs
Annual Tuition $46,840 (MSW & MSP)
The annual tuition is paid over two semesters. $41,600 (MPH)
Mandatory Fees $716
Includes Health and Wellness fee and Student Activity fee.
Estimated Costs
Includes housing costs and groceries. Please note: This amount is just an estimate and is highly variable depending on your specific living situation.
reading materials, laptop, etc.
Subject to change for the 2023-24 academic year, pending state approval. Yellow Zone 3 Parking Permit, 2023-24**
**Not included in overall COA estimate.
