MPA Estimated Cost

Evergreen's MPA program is one of the most affordable MPA programs in the Northwest and in the country.

With tuition and fees for Washington State residents at two-thirds or less of the cost of our Northwest competitors, Evergreen is a bargain for residents.

And, with a full-time cost of attendance per year ranging from $20,931 to $33,411 (depending on residency), for residents and non-residents alike we are on the low end or below the average annual cost of graduate school (which is $28,400 to $52,200 according to The Chronicle of Higher Education).

Here's another way to look at it: The MPA degree requires completion of a total of 60 graduate credits, as described on the MPA Program Overview page. To complete the 60 credits, for tuition and fees resident students can expect to pay a total of approximately $16-17,000 and non-residents can expect to pay $40-42,000.

Full-time MPA students must take a minimum of 8 graduate credits per quarter. Part time students take a minimum of 6 credits per quarter, to complete Core coursework during their first 2 years.

Please see below to determine your estimated costs of attending Evergreen.  Current tuition rates and fee rates can be found on the Student Accounts webpage. Note: The Washington State Legislature and the Evergreen Board of Trustees set the rate of tuition annually. Tuition is subject to change without notice. The rates below are the estimated costs for an academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters only).

2012-2013 Tuition and Fees - Washington Residents

Full-time @ 10 credits per quarter for 6 quarters (2 academic years: Fall/Winter/Spring only)

$2,643/quarter in tuition + $152/quarter in fees = $2,794/quarter x 6 quarters = $16,767 TOTAL tuition & fees for the degree
Please see Evergreen's Tuition Rates webpage for more information

Full-time @ 8 credits per quarter for 7.5 quarters (about 2 full years if 1-2 summers are included)

$2,114/quarter in tuition + $136/quarter in fees =$2,250/quarter x 7.5 quarters = about $16,875 TOTAL tuition and fees for the degree
Please see Evergreen's Tuition Rates webpage for more information

Part-time @ 6 credits per quarter for 10 quarters (about 3 years if 1 summer is included)

$1,586/quarter in tuition + $50/ quarter in fees = $1,636/quarter x 10 quarters = about $16,360 TOTAL tuition and fees for the degree
Please see Evergreen's Tuition Rates webpage for more information

2012-2013 Tuition and Fees - Non-Washington Residents

Full-time @ 10 credits per quarter for 6 quarters (2 academic years: Fall/Winter/Spring only)

$6,686/quarter in tuition + $152/quarter in fees = $6,838/quarter x 6 quarters = $41,028 TOTAL tuition & fees for the degree
Please see Evergreen's Tuition Rates webpage for more information

Full-time @ 8 credits per quarter for 7.5 quarters (2 full years -- including 1-2 summers)

$5,345/quarter in tuition = $140/quarter in fees = $5,485/quarter x 7.5 quarters = about $41,138 TOTAL tuition and fees for the degree
Please see Evergreen's Tuition Rates webpage for more information

Part-time @ 6 credits per quarter for 10 quarters (about 3 years, including 1 summer)

$4,009/quarter in tuition + $52/quarter in fees = $4,059/quarter x 10 quarters = about $40,590 TOTAL tuition and fees for the degree
Please see Evergreen's Tuition Rates webpage for more information

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attending Evergreen is more than just tuition.  You also need to factor in items such as books, transport, and housing.  Your financial aid package is based on the cost of attendance, which can vary based on the number of credits you take.  For example, an MPA student taking 8 credits per quarter will have a cost of attendance as indicated below.  Depending on your situation, you can also

appeal to increase your cost of attendance, thus increasing your financial aid. For more information on coast of attendance, please see the Financial Aid Office COA page.

For both residents and non-residents, the additional costs in 2012-2013 that Evergreen budgeted for MPA students is $13,854, with the breakdown as follows:

Books and Supplies: $999
Room & Board: $9,240
Transportation: $1,260
Miscellaneous: $1,749
Tuition & Fees: Varies, see above

Residency Status for Tuition and Fees

Specific questions regarding residency should be directed to the Registration and Records staff. You can contact Registration at (360) 867-6180 or via email. General residency information is available at Registration and Records.