Cost of Attendance Budgets
The cost of attendance budgets below are approved annually by the School of Medicine for the upcoming academic year. They are based in large part on data from a bi-annual survey of what our current medical students are actually spending for books and supplies, housing, food, personal expenses, and transportation.
The costs included in these budgets reflect living expenses for the academic year only. Living expenses for non-school periods and for spouses and/or other dependents are not included because they are treated in the need analysis formula as an allowance against income rather than a direct cost. In the case of a married student, the spouse's living costs are not included in the budget, but the expected family contribution is reduced by the amount appropriate to maintain the spouse and home.
MD 20/21 Cost of Attendance Budget
| Class of 2024 (11 months) | Class of 2023 (11 months) | Class of 2022 (12 months) | Class of 2021 (11 months) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,440 | $67,440 | $67,440 | $67,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,300 (3) | $500 | $500 |
| Housing and Utilities* | $10,982 | $10,982 | $11,910 | $10,982 |
| Food* | $3,784 | $3,784 | $4,062 | $3,784 |
| Personal and Other | $3,964 | $3,964 | $4,448 | $3,964 |
| Student Health Insurance | $2,734 | $2,734 | $2,734 | $2,734 |
| Activity Fee | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Transportation | $2,868 | $2,868 | $2,868 | $2,868 |
| RTA Buss Pass | $95 | $95 | $95 | $95 |
| Travel for Clinical Training | -- | -- | $1,648 | $1,648 |
| National Board Exam Fees | -- | $646 | $1,300 (1) | $1,585(2) |
| Loan Fees | $1,728 | $1,728 | $1,728 | $1,728 |
| Graduation | -- | -- | -- | $214 |
| Total Budgets | $94,665 | $95,611 | $98,803 | $97,612 |
* In the case of a married student whose spouse is employed, the spouse is expected to cover housing and food.
(1) USMLE Step 2 CS Exam Fee
(2) USMLE Step 2 CK Exam Fee and travel to take Step CS
(3) Includes UWorld Subscription
PA 20/21 Cost of Attendance Budget
| Class of 2022 (1st year Summer, Fall, Spring) | Class of 2021 (2nd year Summer, Fall, Spring) | Class of 2020 (3rd year Summer) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,565 | $39,588 | $12,568 |
| Fees* | $1,488 | $477 | -- |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $1,600 | $500 |
| Housing and Utilities | $11,910 | $11,910 | $4,962 |
| Food | $4,062 | $4,062 | $1,692 |
| Personal and Other | $4,448 | $4,448 | $1,853 |
| Student Health Insurance | $3,122 | $2,734 | $1,165 |
| Transportation | $2,868 | $2,868 | $1,194 |
| Loan Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 | $480 |
| Total Budgets | $73,401 | $69,125 | $24,414 |
* $1000 - Medical Equipment - Fall, 1st year only
$87 - Anatomy Scrub Fee - Fall, 1st year only
$75 - Disability Insurance - Fall, 1st year
$50 - OAPA Professional Dues - Fall, 1st year
$75 - AAPA Professional Dues - Fall, 1st year
$131 - Exxat Fee - Fall and Spring, 1st year
$262 - Exxat Fee - Fall and Spring, 2nd year
$95 - Disability Insurance - Fall, 2nd year
$50 - Cleveland Clinic Workshop Fee - Fall, 2nd year
$40 - PA Activity Fee - Fall and Spring
$30 - Graduate Student Council Fee - Fall and Spring
Some students have extenuating circumstances that may justify construction of an individual cost of attendance that is higher than the standard one. Such adjustments are primarily applicable for the purpose of validating need for outside loan assistance. In all cases, appropriate documentation must be provided. Examples of potentially appropriate adjustments are below.
- Medical/dental care costs
- Education debt repayment
- Dependent care
- Transportation
- Car repairs
Other expenses may be allowed if they are necessary and related to attendance at medical school.