Tuition and Fees for Graduate Students
Investing in your future is a big decision, and we’re here to help. At Simmons, we’re committed to transparency so you understand your graduate program costs and can make the best financial decisions possible.
Tuition is calculated per credit each semester or term. Below, you'll find a list of tuition rates for your program. All students are required to pay a student fee during the Fall and Spring semesters; we've included it here.
Have questions about tuition and fees? Get in touch with our Graduate Admission representatives. They're here to help you understand the tuition costs associated with your program and what scholarships may be available.
Questions about financial aid or billing? We invite you to browse our frequently asked questions, check out our billing and payment page, or contact our Student Financial Services team at [email protected].
You can also view a cost-of-attendance estimate, which includes tuition, mandatory fees, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Massachusetts law requires all full-time, on-campus students to carry health insurance; please visit our health insurance page to learn more.
2026-2027 Tuition and Fees by Program
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition (Master's): $1,152 per credit hour (Master's)
- Tuition (Doctoral): $1,245 per credit hour (Doctoral)
- Student Fee: $135 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,275 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $80 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,180 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $80 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,330 per credit hour (CAGS/Doctoral)
- Student Fee: $135 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,275 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $80 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,445 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $80 per semester
*Rates include online programs
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,300 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $80 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,350 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $80 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,150 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $80 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
On Campus and Hybrid Programs
- Masters Direct Entry Nursing Programs: $1,415 per credit hour
- MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner (for BSN holders): $1,288 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $135 per semester
Online Programs
- MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner (for BSN holders): $1,288 per credit hour
- MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: $1,288 per credit hour
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): $1,288 per credit hour
- Post-Graduate Certificates: $1,288 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $185 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
Master’s, Certificate, and Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Tuition (Master’s): $1,330 per credit hour
- Tuition (Sports Certificate): $1,330 per credit hour
- Tuition (Didactic Program in Dietetics): $1,330 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $135 per semester
Dietetic Internship
Stand-Alone DI (non-degree option)
- Tuition (Stand-Alone DI) | 12 credit hours: $15,960 ($1,330 per credit hour; including 3 graduate credits)
- Student Fee: $135 per semester
MS +DI Combined Internship (degree program)
- Tuition (Master’s) | 31 credits: $41,230 ($1,330 per credit hour)
- Tuition (Dietetic Internship) | 9 credit hours: $11,970 ($1,330 per credit hour)
- Student Fee: $135 per semester
These fees are good faith estimates only and may not represent your actual costs.
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,465 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $135 per semester
- Human Anatomy Laboratory Fee (one-time fee for PT students only): $820
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,000 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $135 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
- Tuition: $1,225 per credit hour
- Student Fee: $80 per semester
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester. Below you will find a listing of the tuition rates for your program. The student fee is mandatory for all students, so it has been included below.
On Campus Programs
Online Programs