Tuition and Financial Aid
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Cost of attendance
Estimated first-year student expenses (11.5 months) for the 2026-2027 academic year of the MRI Program:
*Tuition is billed directly; all other figures are estimates. Amounts subject to change; scholarship values reflect 2026–2027 and are reviewed annually.
Student budget details
View the cost of attendance breakdown
Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic)
| Items | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition* (35 credits, $440/credit) | $15,400 |
| Program Fee* | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic Scholarship | -$8,900 |
| Total estimated cost for direct expenses | $6,600 |
*Tuition is billed directly; all other figures are estimates. Amounts subject to change; scholarship values reflect 2026–2027 and are reviewed annually.
Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic)
| Items | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $275 |
| Housing and food ($2,225/month) | $25,588 |
| Home internet ($85/month, plus $100 one-time install fee) | $1,078 |
| Personal and miscellaneous ($625/month) | $7,188 |
| Transportation ($400/month) | $4,600 |
| Federal student loan fee (average) | $78 |
| MRI certification exam fee | $225 |
| Total estimated cost for indirect expenses | $39,032 |
Total net cost of attendance
| Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) | $45,632 |
Budget information
Estimated budget information is provided to allow you to completely prepare for your education. The estimated budget is the estimated cost of education-related expenses.
- Personal and miscellaneous expenses include clothing, laundry and cleaning, personal hygiene and grooming, recreation, renter's insurance, student health insurance, and disability insurance.
- Transportation expenses include gas, oil, maintenance, and insurance.
- Federal student loan fee is the average amount based on prior year borrowers and are a percentage of the total loan amount.
- Dependent care and other expenses may be added to the budget on a case-by-case basis with supporting documentation. Contact Mayo Clinic's Financial Aid Office for further information.
Withdrawal and tuition refund
See the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science withdrawal and tuition refund policy.
Financial aid
Students at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), Winona State University (WSU), or University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF) will profess financial aid through their degree-granting academic institution.
Students who completed a degree prior to starting the MRI Program can inquire with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Registrar for more details about financial aid offered through the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Last Updated: 10/1/25