Master of Science in Bioinformatics

Tuition Costs, Financial Aid & Scholarships



MSB PROGRAM ESTIMATED TUITION, 2024-

It is important to take into consideration the cost associated with graduate-level education prior to applying. The rates listed below should provide you an estimate on the cost of tuition and fees that you can use for your financial planning.

The 2024- rates are based on a per credit basis. Rates are subject to change without notice. To keep up to date with current rates, please click here.

Semester Expense Estimate
Fall/Spring Resident and Graduate Metro Rate $488.00 (per credit hour)
Midwest Exchange $732.00 (per credit hour)*
Non-Resident Tuition $1,225.00 (per credit hour)**

Residents of Atchison, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Osage, Shawnee, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas are eligible for the Resident and Graduate Metro Rate.

MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM (MSEP)

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.

Click here to learn more about the Midwest Student Exchange Program.

Students enrolled at the School of Dentistry, School of Law, School of Medicine, and School of Pharmacy are not eligible for the Graduate Metro Rate or the Midwest Student Exchange Rate.  Some School of Medicine Programs are eligible for the Midwest Student Exchange Program rate.

Graduate programs may charge supplemental fees not included in the tuition rate. Some graduate programs may assess additional course fees for materials and instruction.

*Midwest Exchange – $488.00 tuition + $244.00 Midwest Exchange Rate

**Non Resident Tuition – $488.00 tuition + $737.00 Non Resident Fee)


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UMKC ADMISSIONS OFFICE

For assistance regarding your application or acquiring additional information, please reach out to the Admissions Office.

Phone: (816) 235-8652
Email: admissions@umkc.edu
Website: www.umkc.edu/admissions

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.

For additional financial aid information, contact:

UMKC Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
University of Missouri-Kansas City
101 Administrative Center
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110

Phone: (816) 235-1154
Website: www.finaid.umkc.edu


APPLY TODAY

To apply, please visit https://www.umkc.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/

For additional information about this department and/or its programs, please reach us by email at informatics@umkc.edu or call us at (816) 235-1828.

For additional information regarding your application or the application process, please reach the School of Medicine Office of Admissions at 816-235-1870 or medicine@umkc.edu.