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Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance (COA) is the total amount it will cost you to attend Milligan – usually expressed as a yearly figure. It’s determined using rules established by law and includes both direct costs (charged by Milligan) and indirect costs (not charged by Milligan). Direct costs include tuition, fees, and food and housing (if living on campus). Indirect costs include books, supplies, course materials, equipment, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Additional reasonable allowances for dependent care, disability expenses, study abroad expenses, and the rental or purchase of a personal computer may be included in your COA with proper documentation.

Cost of attendance elements and amounts for graduate programs are shown for typical first-year students, enrolled full-time, and may or may not include summer.

2026-2027

Traditional Undergraduate 2026-27
Dependent/Independent   Dependent  
On Campus   Off Campus with Parent  
Budget #1   Budget #2  
Tuition/Fees $41,100 Tuition/Fees $41,100
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300
Housing $4,800 Housing $2,400
Food $4,550 Food $2,280
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,020 Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,020
Transportation $2,084 Transportation $2,084
Average Loan Fees $70 Average Loan Fees $70
Total $55,924 Total $51,254
       
Dependent   Independent  
Off Campus Not with Parent   Commuter  
Budget #3   Budget #4  
Tuition/Fees $41,100 Tuition/Fees $41,100
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300
Housing $11,340 Housing $11,340
Food $4,558 Food $4,558
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,020 Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,020
Transportation $2,084 Transportation $2,084
Average Loan Fees $70 Average Loan Fees $70
Total $62,472 Total $62,472
       
Tuition only (12-18 hours Fall/Spring) $39,150    
Fees only (Fall/Spring) $1,950    
Master of Business Administration

 

Tuition:
Summer ($550 x 12 hours) $6,600
Fall ($550 x 12 hours) $6,600
Spring ($550 x 12 hours) $6,600
Fees ($475 per semester) $1,425
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,950
Living Expenses $22,200
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $3,180
Transportation $3,126
Loan Fees $180

 

Master of Science in Counseling
Tuition:
Fall ($525 x 9 hours) $4,725
Spring ($525 x 9 hours) $4,725
Fees ($575 per semester) $1,150
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300
Living Expenses $16,650
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,120
Transportation $2,084
Loan Fees $180

 

Master of Education
Tuition:
Summer ($400 x 9 hours) $3,600
Fall ($400 x 9 hours) $3,600
Spring ($400 x 9 hours) $3.600
Fees ($575 per semester) $1,150
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,950
Living Expenses $22,200
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $3,180
Transportation $3,126
Loan Fees $180

 

Doctor of Education and Education Specialist
Tuition:
Summer ($560 x 9 hours) $5,040
Fall ($560 x 10 hours) $5,600
Spring ($560 x 10 hours) $5,600
Fees ($575 per semester fall/spring, $475 summer) $1,625
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,950
Living Expenses $22,200
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $3,180
Transportation $3,126
Loan Fees $180

 

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Tuition:
Fall ($820 x 18 hours) $14,760
Spring ($820 x 18 hours) $14,760
Fees $1,150
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300
Living Expenses $16,650
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,120
Transportation $2,084
Loan Fees $180

 

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Spring 2026 / Summer 2026

Tuition:
Spring ($900 x 16 hours) $14,400
Summer ($900 x 18 hours) $16,200
Fees:
Technology Fee $950
Activity Fee $100
Additional Course Fees $465
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $3,370
Living Expenses $14,400
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $3,524
Transportation $1,800
Loan Fees $180

 

Master of Theological Studies
Tuition:
Fall ($500 x 9 hours) $4,500
Spring ($500 x 9 hours) $4,500
Fees ($575 per semester) $1,150
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300
Living Expenses $16,650
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,120
Transportation $2,084
Loan Fees $180

 

Master of Arts in Christian Ministries

Fall/Spring

Tuition: $500 per hour
Fees ($475 per semester 6+ hours, $250 per semester 5 hours or less) $950
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300
Living Expenses $16,650
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,120
Transportation $2,084
Loan Fees $180

 

Master of Divinity

Fall/Spring

Tuition:
Fall ($585 x 9 hours) $5,265
Spring ($585 x 9 hours) $5,265
Fees ($575 per semester) $1,150
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300
Living Expenses $16,650
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,120
Transportation $2,084
Loan Fees $180

 

Doctor of Ministry

Fall/Spring

Tuition: $550 per hour
Fees ($475 per semester >6 hours, $250 <6 hours) $950
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment $1,300
Living Expenses $16,650
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,120
Transportation $2,084
Loan Fees $180