Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance, or COA, is an estimate of a student's total educational expenses for an enrollment period. The information below reflects the 2025-26 academic year. The COA includes tuition and fees, which are direct costs billed to you by the university, as well as indirect costs you may incur, including food, housing, transportation, books, etc.
The COA is important because it reflects the maximum amount a student may borrow in an academic year to attend the program.
With careful budgeting, students can substantially lower their indirect costs, so their actual expenses are well below the COA. MUSC's Office of Student Financial Literacy can help students develop a budget that supports their educational and personal financial goals.
| Item |
Year 1 |
Est. Total |
| Direct Costs |
| In-State Tuition |
$18,180 |
$18,180 |
| Out-of-State Tuition |
$18,738 |
$18,738 |
| Fees |
$2,583 |
$2,583 |
| Health Insurance |
$3,780 |
$3,780 |
| In-State Total Direct Costs |
$24,543/$25,101 |
$24,543 |
| Out-of-State Total Direct Costs |
$25,101 |
$25,101 |
| Indirect Costs |
| Living Expenses (Food and Housing) |
$27,144 |
$27,144 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,880 |
$2,880 |
| Transportation |
$3,240 |
$3,240 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment |
$3,060 |
$3,060 |
| Total Indirect Costs |
$36,324 |
$36,324 |
| In-State Total Costs |
$60,867
|
$60,867 |
| Out-of-State Total Costs |
$61,425 |
$61,425 |