Program Costs, effective 2027-2028
Our financial aid staff are dedicated to guiding you on all aspects of investing in your education. Students may transfer up to 15 credits towards their PhD program, helping to significantly reduce both the cost of tuition and time to completion. Please refer to SIT’s Transfer Credit guidelines and visit our Financial Aid webpage for more information.
Below is the Cost of Attendance for your program. The Cost of Attendance (CoA) includes both direct (billed) and indirect (estimated) costs.
Direct Costs
Our direct costs include tuition, fees, and international health insurance while abroad on your program. See our Payment Methods and Deadlines webpage for billing due dates. If approved, transfer credits are applied to the billed cost of the program, reducing the amount owed.
Total Direct Cost:
- $79,500: With 0 Transfer Credits Applied
- $60,867: With 15 Transfer Credits Applied
Maximum Billed Costs (with no transfer credits):
- Year 1: $22,360
- Year 2: $18,630
- Year 3: $16,150
- Year 4: $22,360
Indirect Costs
Indirect costs are not included on your bill and are estimated expenses that you may incur during your program. Your expenses will vary based on program location and the type of housing you choose to reside in.
Year 1:
- Books: $500
- Tech Fee: $200
- Personal expenses: $1,500
- Residency Room and Board: $1,000
- Residency Transportation: $1,200
Year 2:
- Books: $500
- Tech Fee: $200
- Personal expenses: $1,500
- Residency Room and Board: $1,200
- Residency Transportation: $1,500
Year 3:
- Books: $200
- Tech Fee: $200
- Personal expenses: $1,500
Year 4:
- Books: $200
- Tech Fee: $200
- Personal expenses: $1,500
Additional Cost
If applying for a federal student loan, the estimated student loan origination fee is $250 per year.