International graduate applicants must certify that they have at least $24,035* available for each 12-month period of study. Master's of Business Administration students must certify $26,713* due to higher tuition rates for that program. It is estimated that this amount will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and meals, health insurance and incidentals for a single person.

Applicants must certify an additional $6,000* per year for their spouse and $4,000* per year for each additional dependent. Only upon receipt of acceptable financial information is an I-20 (for F-1 visa) or DS-2019 (for J-1 visa) issued to applicants who have been academically accepted.

All students need to arrive with a minimum of $1500, or $2000 if bringing dependent(s). Self-supported students must have on hand at the beginning of each registration $8,793 to pay for tuition and fees, room and board, and health insurance.

The Financial Certificate for International Applicants (pdf) form should be completed and submitted only upon official admission to the Graduate School. It is not necessary to submit this form with your initial application materials.

*Subject to change without notice.

For assistance with your application, contact the admissions officer for your program.

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Last updated May 13, 2005