Program Cost
As a department of UMKC, program costs are set by the University’s tuition rates. All F-1 students enroll in 12 credit hours in Fall and Spring and 6 credit hours in Summer.
Students not receiving other aid (ex: another scholarship, government sponsorship) are guaranteed a partial scholarship.
Tuition and educational fees may change each academic year.
Fall 2020 – Spring 2021: International Students
| Weeks | Credit Hours | Tuition | Health Insurance (1) | International Student Fee | ALI Scholarship | Student Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | $2,755 | $566 | $80 | $1,250 | $2,151 |
| 8 | 6 | $5,460 | $754 | $80 | $2,500 | $3,794 |
| 12 | 9 | $8,164 | $947 | $80 | $3,750 | $5,441 |
| 16 | 12 | $10,868 | $947 | $80 | $5,000 | $6,895 |
| 32 | 24 | $21,736 | $1,894 | $160 | $10,000 | $13,790 |
Fall 2020 – Spring 2021: Domestic Students
| Weeks | Credit Hours | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | $1,119.27 |
| 8 | 6 | $2,189 |
| 12 | 9 | $3,259.02 |
| 16 | 12 | $4,238.58 |
Summer 2021: International Students
| Semester/Weeks | Credit Hours | Tuition | Health Insurance | International Student Fee | ALI Scholarship | Student Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 4-weeks | 3 | $2,662 | $189 | $40 | $800 | $2,091 |
| Summer 6-weeks | 6 | $3,980 | $377 | $40 | $1,200 | $3,197 |
| Summer 8-weeks | 9 | $5,297 | $377 | $40 | $1,600 | $4,114 |
Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
| Weeks | Credit Hours | Tuition | ALI Scholarship | Student Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | $2,755 | $1,500 | $1,255 |
| 8 | 6 | $5,460 | $3,000 | $2,460 |
| 12 | 9 | $8,164 | $4,500 | $3,664 |
| 16 | 12 | $10,868 | $6,000 | $4,868 |
| 32 | 24 | $21,736 | $12,000 | $9,736 |
(1) All face-to-face international students are required to purchase health insurance through UMKC.
U.S. Residents can take fewer than 4 classes. For rates, contact the ALI at ali@umkc.edu.
For details on full UMKC tuition rates, please see the Cashiers and Collections Office website.
Additional Costs to Consider:
- Living expenses will cost approximately $1,000 – $2,000 per month, depending on personal choices about where to live and shop and how to travel around the city.
- For details on housing options and costs, please see the ALI’s Housing page.
- Books will cost about $250 per semester.
To apply to the program, you will need to submit a bank statement. The amount required on the bank statement may be different from the amounts listed above. This is because the government needs to see estimated living expenses too. For bank statement amounts, visit UMKC’s International Student Affairs Office Cost of Attendance webpage or contact the ALI at ali@umkc.edu.