Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees
All students who completed a degree prior to starting the Radiography Program will pay tuition directly to the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Students from Minot State University (MSU), Mount Marty College (MMC), Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), St. Cloud State University (SCSU), Saint Mary's University (SMU), University of Mary (UMary), University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF), or Winona State University (WSU) pay tuition directly to Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Students who pay tuition directly to Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences will pay in five installments, one per semester.
Scholarship
Students accepted into the Radiography Program paying tuition at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences will receive a Launch Scholarship. This scholarship covers tuition and fees charged at Mayo during the first two semesters of the program.
Tuition and fees: Affiliated bachelor’s degree option
Estimated student tuition and fees (18 months) for 2023-2024 in the affiliated bachelor's degree option of the Radiography Program:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition — 53 credits at $422/credit | $22,366 |
| Uniforms | $200 |
| American Registry of Radiologic Technologists radiography examination | $225 |
| Books | $900 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance* | $23,691 |
| Estimated Launch Scholarship | $8,440 |
| Total estimated net cost of attendance* | $15,251 |
In addition to the Launch Scholarship, a student accepted into the Radiography Program pursuing either the certificate pathway or affiliated associate degree option will receive a Mayo Clinic scholarship covering tuition and fees charged at Mayo for the remaining three semesters.
Mayo Clinic is offering this scholarship to students to assist with the financial requirements of starting a career in Radiography.
Cost of attendance: Affiliated associate degree option or certificate pathway
Estimated student expenses (18 months) for the 2023-2024 academic year and 2024 fall semester in the affiliated associate degree option or certificate pathway of the Radiography Program:
| Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Items | Semester 1 costs | Semesters 2-4 costs | Semesters 1-4 total costs | Semester 5 costs (estimated) |
| Tuition* | $2,532 | $14,348 | $16,880 | $5,486 |
| Estimated Mayo Clinic Scholarship | -$2,532 | -$14,348 | -$16,880 | -$5,486 |
| Total estimated cost for direct expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Items | Semester 1 (2.5 months) costs | Semester 2-4 (11.5 months) costs | Semester 1-4 (14 months) total costs | Semester 5 (4.5 months) costs (estimated) |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $1,100 | - | $1,100 | - |
| Housing and food ($2,020/month) | $5,050 | $23,230 | $28,280 | $9,090 |
| Home internet ($55/month, plus $50 one-time install fee) | $188 | $633 | $821 | $248 |
| Personal and miscellaneous ($565/month) | $1,413 | $6,498 | $7,911 | $2,543 |
| Transportation ($350/month) | $875 | $4,025 | $4,900 | $1,575 |
| Certification exam (ARRT) | - | - | - | $225 |
| Total estimated cost for indirect expenses | $8,626 | $34,386 | $43,012 | $13,681 |
| Total net cost of attendance | |
|---|---|
| Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) | $56,693 |
*Note: Tuition, the only budget item directly billed to you, is 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.
Tuition for UMR enrollment
Students dually enrolled in the Radiography Program and at University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) in the Bachelor of Science in Health Professions (BSHP) will pay tuition to UMR and can refer to the OneStop Cost of Attendance website for UMR tuition and fee information.
Any questions related to UMR tuition and billing can be directed to UMR’s OneStop office. Students enrolled with UMR should submit their FAFSA form to UMR. See UMR’s Financial Aid site to learn more.
Other expenses
Once a year, students are required to travel at their own expense to an educational campus in Minnesota to participate in the Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists' Student Knowledge Bowl. Carpooling is encouraged.
Living expenses
Students are responsible for their living accommodations and transportation. However, these expenses are considered for purposes of processing financial aid, where applicable.
Withdrawal and tuition refund
MSU, MMC, RCTC, SCSU, SMU, UMary, USF, and UWRF students who find it necessary to withdraw from the program may be eligible to receive a refund of tuition depending upon the date of withdrawal. See the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science withdrawal and tuition refund policy.
UMR students who find it necessary to withdraw from the program may be eligible for a tuition refund.
Financial aid
Students at Minot State University (MSU), Mount Marty College (MMC), Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), St. Cloud State University (SCSU), Saint Mary's University (SMU), University of Mary (UMary), University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF), or Winona State University (WSU) will process financial aid through their degree-granting academic institution.
Students who completed a degree prior to starting the Radiography Program can process financial aid through the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Registrar can provide more details about financial aid or incentives offered.
All students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships.