When budgeting for graduate school you need to factor in the cost of tuition and the cost of living. To figure out what you'll need, we've created a budget. We took tuition, added in the average cost of living in Des Moines, the cost of books and equipment, health insurance, food, transportation and other personal expenses. We used federal guidelines, so the amount represents the maximum funding you can receive.

Keep in mind, the budget is designed for just you, the student (not your family) and is only for the months that school is in session.

Cost of Attendance Budget Information by Program

When budgeting for graduate school you need to factor in the cost of tuition and the cost of living. To figure out what you'll need, we've created a budget. We took tuition, added in the average cost of living in Des Moines, the cost of books and equipment, health insurance, food, transportation and other personal expenses. Each student is allowed to receive funding (from all resources, e.g., loans, scholarships, etc.) up to the budget. We used federal guidelines, so the amount represents the maximum funding you can receive. Budgets are adjusted each academic year to reflect any necessary changes.

Des Moines University is a private institution and has the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.

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