Costs for Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences - Downers Grove

Cost of attendance budget for Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences, Downers Grove.

Cost of Attendance Budget 2025-2026

The information below is provided to assist incoming students in estimating their monthly budget while considering available financial resources for the academic year (e.g., earnings, financial aid, family assistance). Tuition and fees are billed directly to a student’s account by the University. Budget items are estimated costs based on average monthly living expenses multiplied by the number of months in the program’s academic year. These costs may vary for each student, consequently, each student should determine anticipated expenses while in school. Please note, student loans are not available during periods on non-attendance (i.e., summer quarter, leave of absence), however, the Federal Work-Study program may be an option to those that qualify.

Tuition and fees

Biomedical Sciences M.A. – Downers Grove Tuition and Fees
 
Tuition and Fees1st Year
Tuition$36,772
Student Services Fee1,000
Disability Insurance Fee42
Total Tuition and Fees
(tuition is expected to increase between 2% to 3%)
$37,814

Living expenses and other costs

Biomedical Sciences M.A. – Downers Grove Living Expenses and Other Costs
 
Budget Items/Estimated Costs1st Year
(9-Month Budget)
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment$1,045
Personal Expenses: on-campus/off-campus/with parent option2,700
Health Insurance2,802
Housing: on-campus option9,099
Housing: off-campus option16,200
Housing: with parent option3,600
Food: on-campus/off-campus/with parent option4,050
Travel/Transportation: on-campus option (includes auto insurance and registration)2,589
Travel/Transportation: off-campus/with parent option (includes auto insurance and registration)5,317
Average Loan Origination Fees1,692
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: on-campus option$23,977
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: off-campus option$33,806
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: with parent option$21,206