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School of Leadership and Education Sciences

International Student Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027

Please review the estimated budget required for the first year of your program below. Keep in mind that these numbers reflect the estimated expenses for only the first year of your studies. Actual expenses may differ.

If studying under J-1 visa, you will be required to show that your financial means covers the entire length of the program, per J-1 visa regulations.

The expenses shown below are estimates for the 2026-2027 academic school year.

Expenses for Dependents

If you will be studying under the F-1 or J-1 visa and plan to have your dependent(s) accompany you to the United States, you will be required to show that your financial means cover the estimated expenses for your program and additional funding to support your dependent(s). For purposes of the F-1 and J-1 visa, dependents can only include your spouse and/or children under 21 years old. If you will be accompanied by a spouse and/or children under 21 years old, please note in the tables below the estimated expenses per first and each additional dependent that you are required to show in addition to the total estimated expenses for your program of study.

PhD in Leadership Studies
Tuition $27,000
Fees $838
Housing* $32,760
Transportation $2,652
Books and Supplies $675
Personal/Misc $6,756
Student Health Insurance $3,998
TOTAL $74,679
Add for first dependent $9,600
Add for each additional dependent $4,800

*On-campus graduate housing is extremely limited, therefore estimated housing costs are for off-campus living. For more information on graduate housing options, please visit the Residential Life website.