Graduate Medical Sciences, most programs
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance information on this page are for most programs at Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS).
Click on the following links for Cost of Attendance information for other GMS programs
Oral Health Sciences
Physician Assistant
Dates of Enrollment
Academic Year: 9/3/2024 – 5/9/2025
Fall Semester: 9/3/2024 – 12/20/2024
Spring Semester: 1/21/2025 – 5/9/2025
Full Time Students (12 credits or more)
| Billed Expenses |
Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
2024-2025 |
| Tuition |
$33,335 |
$33,335 |
$66,670 |
| Health and Wellness Fee |
$269 |
$269 |
$538 |
| Program Fee |
$160 |
$160 |
$320 |
| Loan Fee+ |
$104 |
$104 |
$208 |
| Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Unbilled Expenses |
Fall 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
2024-2025 |
| Rent/Utilities |
$6,435 |
$6,435 |
$12,870 |
| Food |
$1,950 |
$1,950 |
$3,900 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$538 |
$537 |
$1,075 |
| Personal Expenses |
$1,935 |
$1,935 |
$3,870 |
| Transportation |
$698 |
$698 |
$1,395 |
| Total Expenses |
$45,424 |
$45,424 |
$90,842 |
+An average of origination fees for the Federal Direct Loan that applies to all student borrowers
Part Time Students (less than 12 credits)
| Expense |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$2,083 per credit |
| Fees |
$108 per semester |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$45 per credit |
| Loan Fees** |
$109 per semester |
| Rent/Utilities** |
$6,435 per semester |
| Food** |
$1,950 per semester |
| Personal Expenses** |
$1,935 per semester |
| Transportation** |
$698 per semester |
**only available for students enrolled in 6 credits or more
Certified Full-Time Students
| Continuing Studies Fee |
$4,167 per semester |
| Graduate Program Fee |
$100 per semester |
Certified Full-Time (CFT) students: visit GMS Applying for Aid page for steps regarding CFT eligibility
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*Health Insurance
Massachusetts law requires all students who are enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum (9 credits) to carry medical insurance
Health Insurance will not initially be included in the initial Cost of Attendance. If you are required to pay out of pocket for health insurance, adjustments can be made to the COA after the fact. Review the Health Insurance page for coverage options.