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Tuition* and Fees** Summary for Summer 2009, Fall 2009, and Spring 2010 (All figures are estimates and subject to change)

Academic Year 2009-2010

MPM Tuition $375 per unit for up to 48 units
  • $4,500 per semester-long, 12 unit course
  • 48 or more units charged full tuition. See University's billing guide.  
Technology Fee $75 per semester Not charged in Summer
Activity Fee $88 per semester
  • For enrollment of more than 18 units
  • Not charged in Summer
PAT Bus Fee $38 per semester
  • Permits access to the Port Authority Transit public transportation system by showing valid university ID.
  • Not charged in Summer
  • Requires validation sticker from the HUB, renewable each academic year.

Below are the estimated costs of attendance for the full-time and part-time MPM program. These budgets provides you with information about costs associated with attending the program for the academic year and serve as the basis for determining federal financial aid award levels. All costs are estimates and subject to change. Individual students may find that their costs vary from the estimated budget; changes will be considered on a case-by-case basis with proven documentation.

Full Time Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2009-2010

  Summer 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Summer 2010
Estimated Full-Time* Tuition $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,700
Estimated Fees ** 0 201 201 0
Books/Supplies 450 450 450 450
Room and Board 3,750 5,625 5,625 3,750
Health Insurance***/Medical 225 1000 0 0
Transportation 250 375 375 250
Miscellaneous 600 900 900 600
Estimated Loan Fees 349 374 374 349
Total Estimated Full Time Cost of Attendance $23,624 $26,925 $25,925 $24,099

Part Time Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2009-2010

  Summer 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Summer 2010
Estimated Part-Time* Tuition (based on 18 units) $6,750 $6,750 $6,750 $7,020
Estimated Fees ** 0 201 201 0
Books/Supplies 225 225 225 225
Room and Board 3,750 5,625 5,625 3,750
Health Insurance***/Medical 333 333 333 333
Transportation 125 188 188 125
Miscellaneous 300 450 450 300
Estimated Loan Fees 349 374 374 349
Total Estimated Part Time Cost of Attendance based on 18 units per semester $11,832 $14,146 $14,146 $12,102

*A student must be enrolled for at least 36 units to be considered full-time. A student enrolled for less than 36 units is part-time. The per unit tuition rate is charged to MPM students enrolled for less than 48 units. Following are the estimated per-unit tuition rates.

  Summer 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Summer 2010
Per Unit Rate $375 $375 $375 $390

**Estimated fees include an $88 per semester activity fee and a $38 per semester PAT bus fee, and a $75 per semester CMU technology fee. The PAT bus fee allows eligible students to take advantage of all the services of Port Authority Transit without additional charge by showing their Carnegie Mellon University ID. These fees are charged only in the Fall and Spring semesters to students enrolled for more than 18 units per semester. Nominal fees for course materials may also be charged to the student account for some courses.

*** Health insurance fees vary. Students are assessed an annual fee to cover the cost of the basic health insurance plan offered by the university. The fee is waived for students who provide the university with verification of health care coverage from another source. Students also are given the opportunity to increase coverage and receive information of plan options and prices from the university prior to enrollment. All questions about student health insurance should be directed to Student Health Services.