Tuition and Financial Aid
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Cost of attendance
Estimated first-year student expenses (11.5 months) for the 2025-2026 academic year of the MRI Program:
Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic)
| Items | Cost |
| Tuition* (35 credits, $430/credit) | $15,050 |
| Program fee* | $350 |
| Estimated Mayo Clinic Scholarship | -$8,950 |
| Total estimated cost for direct expenses | $6,450 |
Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic)
| Items | Cost |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $275 |
| Housing and food ($2,150/month) | $24,725 |
| Home internet ($85/month, plus $75 one-time install fee) | $1053 |
| Personal and miscellaneous ($625/month) | $7,188 |
| Transportation ($375/month) | $4,313 |
| MRI certification exam fee | $225 |
| Total estimated cost for indirect expenses | $37,779 |
Total net cost of attendance
| Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) | $44,229 |
*Note: Tuition and fees are the only budget items directly billed to you and your first two semesters are paid automatically by Mayo Clinic Scholarship. Adjust remaining budget items accordingly to align with your individual household budget needs. Exact tuition bill amounts are subject to change and are dependent on program curriculum.
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), or Winona State University (WSU) will process 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: 10/17/24