We understand the challenges of paying for and funding your higher education goals, and we are transparent with current and prospective students, connecting them to the assistance they need and informing them of the cost and aid available. To identify the best sources of financial support, we encourage potential and current students to review the information below.
Cost
The UW Online Master of Public Health (MPH) is a self-sustaining, fee-based* degree program offered by the UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop).
Course fees are charged on a per-credit basis and are the same for Washington state resident students and nonresident students. In addition to course fees, students pay other required fees each quarter, including registration, technology, and U-PASS (bus and transportation) fees.
Payments are due by the third Friday of the quarter.
*As a fee-based program, rather than a state-supported, tuition-based program, the Online MPH program is not eligible for the Washington State Employee Tuition Exemption.
| Cost per Credit | $983** |
| Total Required Credits | 63 |
| Estimated*** Total Cost of Degree | $61,929 |
**Cost per credit remains $959 through Summer 2025 Quarter
***Estimated cost reflects Autumn 2025 – Spring 2026 program fees. It does not factor in other required fees (such as referenced above). Increases to both program and other fees are expected annually.
Financial Aid and Funding
A variety of financial aid, funding, and resources are available to students. Our program, department, school, and university provide various scholarships for students.
Scholarships for Online MPH Applicants
All Online MPH applicants will be automatically considered for any departmental and program-specific merit awards available, which may include:
HSEED Award
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
The Health Services Excellence, Equity and Distinction (HSEED) Award offers up to $5,000 to one incoming student who can demonstrate outstanding academic merit AND leadership potential (experience and goals) in public health and can contribute to the diversity of the incoming cohort.
All eligible Online MPH program applicants will be automatically considered for the HSEED award if available.
HSEED Eligibility CriteriaPublic Health Leadership Promise Award
Award Amount: $3,000
The Public Health Leadership Promise Award offers up to $3,000 to incoming students who demonstrate leadership potential in public health. All Online MPH program applicants will be considered for the award if available.
More Financial Assistance and Scholarship Resources
- Application Fee Waivers
- UW School of Public Health (SPH) Student Scholarships and Funding
- UW Financial Aid Information
- UW Graduate School – Student Funding
- UW Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS)
- More Financial Assistance and Scholarship Resources
Resources for International and/or Undocumented Students
We welcome eligible international and/or undocumented applicants. Review our program admissions requirements and learn more about available financial options on our department’s student resources page.
Additional Student Resources
The UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) has a list of student resources and financial support, including student services such as counseling, housing, and/or child care, among others.
If you contact the Office of Student Financial Aid or other UW offices, it’s helpful to share that you are inquiring about a fee-based program. Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions.
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