It is important to take into consideration the cost of your graduate education and your individual financial needs. Financial planning for the Master of Health Professions Education program should include estimated tuition and fees, supply costs and living expenses.
MHPE Estimated Education Fees, 2021-2022
The estimated annual educational fees for 2021-2022 provide estimated financial costs to assist you in planning. These estimated expenses are subject to change without notice.
| Semester | Expense | Estimate |
| Fall/Spring | Resident Tuition/Metro Rate Tuition* | $423.00 (per credit hour) |
| Midwest Exchange** | $634.50 (per credit hour) | |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $1,092.10 (per credit hour) |
*Graduate, non-professional students who are legal residents of Atchison, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Shawnee, or Wyandotte counties in Kansas will be assessed educational fees equivalent to those of a Missouri resident (the “in-state” rate). Metro Rate is contingent on meeting Residency rules established by the Office of Admissions.
**The Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) is an interstate initiative established by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact to increase educational opportunities for students in its member states. This program enables residents of Wisconsin, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, and North Dakota to enroll in designated institutions and selected programs at reduced tuition levels outside of their home state. Visit Midwestern Higher Education Compact for more details.
Contact the UMKC Office of Admissions for more information:
Phone: 816-235-8652 (UMKC)
E-mail: metrorate@umkc.edu
Web site: www.umkc.edu/metrorate
All numbers above are approximate and do not include additional university and program fees or any living expenses. For exact tuition and fee figures, please see the Cashiers Office Website.
Financial Aid
The UMKC Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships can assist with providing additional information regarding financial aid programs, including federal and state grant and loan programs. In addition, the UMKC Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships can offer you more information on the types of expenses you can expect, as well as the type of assistance that might be available to you.
In general, students interested in merit or need-based financial aid may be eligible for various loans, grants and/or other financial aid programs. To be considered for such programs, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available through the UMKC Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The priority date for filing the FAFSA is February 1.
Additional Discounts & Assistance
For more information regarding UMKC discounts and assistance, please go here. You may also contact the UMKC Cashiers Office directly at 816-235-1365.
For additional financial aid information, contact:
UMKC Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
1418 Health Sciences Building
2464 Charlotte Street
Kansas City, MO 64108-2718
Phone: 816-235-6781
finaidhospitalhill@umkc.edu