Invest in yourself

Earning a graduate degree can help set you apart from the norm. Workers with graduate degrees (master's, doctoral, or advanced professional degrees) report the highest earnings and lowest unemployment rates. According to Economic Policy Institute, receiving a graduate degree could result in a 25% increase in average wages from just an undergraduate. The difference becomes even more impactful for you over time. The median master’s degree increases lifetime earnings by roughly $83,000 after accounting for the costs of graduate school, according to Pew Research Center.

Median weekly earning by educational attainment, 2022

Doctoral Degree: $2,083 Professional Degree: $2,080 Master's Degree: $1,661 Bachelor's Degree: $1,432
Note: Data are for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers,
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey.

2026-2027 tuition and fees

We want you to know the total cost of your investment right from the start. Select an option below to see the tuition schedule for your program. Contact admissions for more information about your financial options.

School of Arts and Sciences
School of Arts and Sciences tuition and fees
Program Per Credit Per Semester
Master of Science - Computer Science $825 —
Master of Science - AI $825 —
Batterman School of Business
Batterman School of Business tuition and fees
Program Per Credit
Master of Business Administration $730
Master of Science - Accountancy $730
Master of Science - Business Analytics $730
Master of Science - Leadership $730
School of Education
School of Education tuition and fees
Program Per Credit
Master of Science - School and Professional Counseling $655
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education $655
Master of Science - Educational Administration $655
Master of Science - Family Life $655
Master of Science - Literacy $655
Master of Science - Secondary Education $655
Master of Science - Special Education $655
Master of Science - Teaching and Learning $655
EdD - Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) $900
PhD - Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement $900
Graduate Teaching and Learning Licensure
  • Special Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Early Childhood Education
 $655
District Administrator Licensure $890
School of Health Professions
School of Health Professions tuition and fees
Program Per Credit Per Semester
Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • DPT tuition remains fixed for the 6 semesters tuition is charged.
 — $13,125
Master of Social Work $770 —
Master of Science - Athletic Training $730 —
Master of Occupational Therapy
  • MOT tuition remains fixed throughout the program, as long as the student maintains full-time enrollment.
 — $12,873
Master of Science - Bridge Occupational Therapy (Graduate Level) — $12,873
Bridge BSRS OTA (Undergrad Level) — $8,090
Bridge BSRS PTA (Undergrad Level) — $8,090
Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Entry-Level (OTDe)
  • OTDe tuition remains fixed throughout the program, as long as the student maintains full-time enrollment.
 — $12,873
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
  • Block tuition, charged per term
  • Student fee package: $220
 — $9,930
School of Nursing
School of Nursing tuition and fees
Program Per Credit
Doctor of Nursing Practice $825
Master of Science - Nursing
  • Nursing clinical fee: $673
 $825
School of Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy tuition and fees
Program Per Semester
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Consolidated Pharmacy Fee:
    $415/Semester
 $23,025
Master's of Science in Public Health
  • Consolidated Graduate Fee:
    $76/semester
 $825/Credit
Other Fees
Other Fees Per Semester Per Credit One Time
Consolidated Graduate Fee
(Traditional Graduate Programs Fee varies per program)		 $76 -- --
Parking $100 -- --

For the 2025-26 academic year, the parking permit fee must be paid by the beginning of each semester. For students who bring a vehicle to campus after the semester begins, this fee is prorated based on the below schedule. This schedule also applies to refunds if the student withdraws. Parking permit fees will not be refunded after the last date to withdraw.

  • The fall semester parking permit fee will be reduced by 50% on 10/28/2026
  • The spring semester parking permit fee will be reduced by 50% on 03/2/2027
Transcript Request -- -- $10

Financial assistance

Believe it or not, attending a private university can be affordable. Through grants, scholarships, loans and work programs, you can drive down the total cost of tuition to something that is considerably more manageable for you and your family.

Learn more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process here.

Student Veteran Scholarships

CUW is proud to offer a number of military and veteran grants and scholarships. Click here to learn more.

Military Benefits

Learn more about the military benefits Concordia accepts.

Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan Program

The Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan Program enables students to borrow federally insured loans through Concordia University.

Graduate Assistant

Periodically, positions are posted with the Graduate Office. This position allows a graduate student the opportunity to work for the University in a variety of areas for a stipend. Please contact the department for which you are interested in working to inquire of available Graduate Assistantships.

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Concordia University works with employers to aid students with tuition reimbursement. Contact your human resources representative to learn about possible options.

Questions?

To learn more about your different financial options, contact your Admissions counselors.

If you have questions about your award letter, contact your Financial Aid counselor.

Do you need to discuss your finances, a hold on your account, veteran benefits, have a question about your billing statement? Request an appointment with a Business office clerk today!

Sample cost of attendance

The Department of Education requires that an example of a Cost of Attendance or Financial Aid budget be supplied on all pages where tuition information resides. Below is an example of a full time graduate student.

2026-2027 CUW Graduate Cost of Attendance (full year)
Tuition $16,650
Consolidated Fee $210
Books & Supplies* $4,350
Housing & Food** $14,700
Transportation* $1,200
Personal Expenses* $1,500
Total $38,610

* Estimated Cost
** Housing and Food may be a direct cost (on campus) or an indirect cost (off campus)

Tuition refund

Students who withdraw from the University, or from one or more classes, will receive a pro-rated refund of tuition based on the following table. Students who withdraw prior to the first day of the semester will receive a 100% refund.

Weeks in Course Week # Week # Week # Week # Week # Week # Week #
16 Week 1
80% 1		 Week 2
75% 1		 Week 3
60% 2		 Week 4
40% 2		 Week 5
25% 2		 Weeks 6-10
0% 2		 Weeks 11-16
0% 3
14 Week 1
80% 1		 Week 2
75% 1		 Week 3
60% 2		 Week 4
40% 2		 Week 5
25% 2		 Weeks 6-9
0% 2		 Weeks 10-14
0% 3
12 Week 1
80% 2		 Week 2
75% 2		 Week 3
50% 2		 Week 4
25% 2		 Weeks 5-8
0% 2		 Weeks 9-12
0% 3
10 Week 1
75% 2		 Week 2
50% 2		 Week 3
25% 2		 Weeks 4-7
0% 2		 Weeks 8-10
0% 3
8 Week 1
75% 2		 Week 2
50% 2		 Week 3
25% 2		 Weeks 4-5
0% 2		 Weeks 6-8
0% 3
6 Week 1
60% 2		 Week 2
40% 2		 Weeks 3-4
0% 2		 Weeks 5-6
0% 3
4 Week 1
50% 2		 Week 2
25% 2		 Week 3
0% 2		 Week 4
0% 3
3 Week 1
50% 2		 Week 2
0% 2		 Week 3
0% 3
1 Day 1
50% 2		 Day 2
25% 2		 Day 3
0% 2		 Days 4-5
0% 3

Grades reflected on transcript due to dropping of a class:
1 Course not reflected on transcript
2 Grade of W will be issued for the course
3 A grade of F will be issued for the course