Graduate Tuition & Fees
2025-2026 Graduate Tuition & Fees
McDaniel's graduate program tuition costs vary by program. Please note that the costs outlined below are the direct costs billed to the student (except in cases where Direct Billing with a school district or other employer is in place).
If your program is not listed below, your tuition costs are:
- $563 per credit beginning in Fall 2025
M.S. in Counseling Tuition
$625 per credit beginning in Fall 2025
M.S. in Disability Support Services and Public Administration & Policy
$647 per credit beginning in Fall 2025
M.S. in Data Analytics
$700 per credit beginning in Fall 2025
MS Data Analytics Residency Fee - $208
MS Data Analytics Practicum Fee - $225
M.S. in Occupational Therapy
McDaniel has adopted a comprehensive tuition model for the MS in Occupational Therapy program, offering students a clear financial advantage. This all-inclusive pricing structure combines tuition, required fees, technology access, student support services, and other miscellaneous expenses into one transparent rate. By simplifying billing and eliminating hidden costs, this model helps students and families plan with confidence. As an added benefit, the tuition rate is locked in for the full two-year program—ensuring no tuition increases for students within the same cohort. This predictable and student-centered approach reflects McDaniel’s commitment to affordability, clarity, and support throughout your graduate education.
Year 1 - $35,000
Year 2- $35,000
Total Program Cost - $70,000
For more information on estimated cost of attendance related to expenses outside of tuition and fees view the Estimated Cost of Attendance document.
Professional Development Courses
1 Credit Course = $199
2 Credit Course = $259
Education Programs Cohort Tuition: Through a School District Partnership
$1,489 per 3 credit course effective Fall 2025
New cohorts will receive a variable tuition rate that will be discounted $200 from the full tuition rate for a three credit course.
Counselor Education Cohort Tuition: Through a School District Partnership
$1,875 per 3 credit course effective Fall 2025
Graduate Program Fees
In addition to tuition costs, students are required to pay the following fees if applicable:
- Administrative Fee: $108.00 per semester
- Late Payment Fee: $60.00
- Student Teaching Fees: $850.00
- Transcript Fee: $15.00
- Late Registration Fee: $40.00
Estimated Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is the cornerstone of establishing your financial need, and it sets a limit on the total aid that you may receive. It consists of both Direct Costs, (those paid directly to McDaniel), and Indirect Costs, those which are incidental to your attendance at McDaniel.
We use average expenses, rather than actual expenses, to determine approximately what it will cost you to attend school and live for a given enrollment period.
| Tuition | $11,406 per year | Based on average tuition for full-time enrollment at 6 credits (fall/spring/summer) |
| Loan Fees | $162 per year | Estimate based on Federal direct loan fees |
| Fees | $154 per year | Based on average fees for full-time enrollment (fall/spring/summer) |
| Books | $1,938 per year | Indirect charge: to be used for planning |
| Meals Not on Campus | $3,855 per year | Indirect charge: to be used for planning |
| Off Campus Room | $8,994 per year | Indirect charge: to be used for planning |
| Off Campus Transportation | $2,664 per year | Indirect charge: to be used for planning |
| Personal Expenses | $7,758 per year | Indirect charge: to be used for planning |
| Plus Loan | multiple by current origination fee of 4.228% | |