Graduate Program Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of what your total yearly expenses may be. It typically includes tuition, fees, housing, food, and other standard student costs. The actual amount you’ll pay can vary based on your credit load, housing choice, meal plan, and personal spending habits.
If you need help understanding or breaking down a specific part of the COA, refer to the charts below.
Direct versus indirect costs
- What is a direct cost? Expenses that are billed directly to you by Alma College that include mandatory costs that the school charges as part of your enrollment (such as tuition and fees) and will show up on your student account billing statement.
- What is an indirect cost? Expenses that Alma College does not bill you for, but that you’ll still need to consider when budgeting for your time at school. These costs are typically not tied directly to tuition or housing but are still important to factor into your total budget.
MFA in Creative Writing Cost of Attendance
MFA in Creative Writing Cost of Attendance
MFA in Creative Writing Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs |
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| Tuition – 15 Credits per term | $24,196 |
| Residency Cost – International** | $6,000 |
| Residency Cost – Domestic** | $3,000 |
| Total Direct Costs | $33,196 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Books and Supplies | $1,170 |
| Off-Campus Housing and Food Allocation | $27,136 |
| Transportation | $1,150 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,950 |
| Loan Fees | $216 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $31,622 |
**Additional expenses include books and travel to and from Michigan twice a year for residencies or, optionally, to Oxford, England once.
MA in Special Education Cost of Attendance
MA in Special Education Cost of Attendance
MA in Special Education Cost of Attendance
Direct Costs |
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| Tuition – 6 credits per term | $10,044 |
| Course Fee | $398 |
| Total Direct Costs | $10,442 |
Indirect Costs |
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| Books and Supplies | $1,170 |
| Off-Campus Housing and Food Allocation | $27,136 |
| Transportation | $1,150.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,950.00 |
| Loan Fees | $216.00 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $31,622 |
*This amount represents the total cost of the program. You will be charged per credit hour so your personal costs will be dependent on the pace you progress through the program.