Tuition and Financial Aid
Full program costs
The full, multi-year program costs for the 21-month Sonography program is $20,390 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and $29,880 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
| Jacksonville, Florida | Rochester, Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,940 | $27,430 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Uniforms | $200 | $200 |
| Software | $150 | $150 |
| Exams | $1100 | $1100 |
| Total | $20,390 | $29,880 |
This total does not include personal costs, such as housing, food, and transportation.
First-year cost of attendance
See estimated first-year student expenses (12 months) for the 2024-2025 academic year of the Sonography Program. Choose the tab based on your enrollment pathway:
- Certificate option at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida
- Affiliated bachelor's degree option at University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)
- Certificate option at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, or affiliated bachelor's degree option at SMU, UWRF, UWL, or WSU
Certificate option at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida
Students enrolled in the certificate option at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, pay tuition and apply for financial aid through Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
| Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic) | |
|---|---|
| Items | Cost |
| Tuition* (39 credits, $276/credit) | $10,764 |
| Estimated Mayo Clinic Scholarship | -$10,764 |
| Total estimated cost for direct expenses | $0 |
| Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic) | |
|---|---|
| Items | Cost |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $1,000 |
| Uniforms | $200 |
| Housing and food ($2,020/month) | $24,240 |
| Home internet ($55/month, plus $50 one-time install fee) | $710 |
| Personal and miscellaneous ($565/month) | $6,780 |
| Transportation ($350/month) | $4,200 |
| Federal student loan fee (average) | $66 |
| Software fee | $150 |
| Total estimated cost for indirect expenses | $37,346 |
| Total net cost of attendance | |
|---|---|
| Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) | $37,346 |
*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.
Affiliated bachelor's degree option at University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)
Students dually enrolled in the Sonography 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.
Certificate option at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, or affiliated bachelor's degree option at SMU, UWRF, UWL, or WSU
Students enrolled in the certificate option at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, pay tuition and apply for financial aid through Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Students enrolled through Saint Mary’s University (SMU), University of Wisconsin - River Falls (UWRF), University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (UWL), or Winona State University (WSU) will assume the below tuition rates, though they will apply for financial aid through their home university.
| Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic) | |
|---|---|
| Items | Cost |
| Tuition* (39 credits, $422/credit) | $16,458 |
| Estimated Mayo Clinic Scholarship | -$5,486 |
| Total estimated cost for direct expenses | $10,972 |
| Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic) | |
|---|---|
| Items | Cost |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $1,000 |
| Uniforms | $200 |
| Housing and food ($2,020/month) | $24,240 |
| Home internet ($55/month, plus $50 one-time install fee) | $710 |
| Personal and miscellaneous ($565/month) | $6,780 |
| Transportation ($350/month) | $4,200 |
| Federal student loan fee (average) | $66 |
| Software fee | $150 |
| Total estimated cost for indirect expenses | $37,346 |
| Total net cost of attendance | |
|---|---|
| Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) | $48,318 |
*Note: Tuition is the only budget item directly billed to you and your first semester 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.
Withdrawal and tuition refund
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. Contact UMR for information about its tuition refund policy.
Financial aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Registrar can provide more details about financial aid offered for the Sonography Program.
All students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships.