Master of Public Administration Tuition & Fees

Cost Per Unit

$750.00

Total Units

36 units

Program Length

2-3 years

$750 per unit × 36 semester units = $27,000 estimated program tuition

The $27,000 figure reflects program tuition based on 36 units at $750 per unit. Students may have additional university, technology, materials, or administrative costs depending on applicable policies.

Financial Aid and Employer Support

Eligible students enrolled in the Online Master of Public Administration may have access to federal or state financial aid, private education loans, or other financial assistance. Working professionals are also encouraged to check with their employer about tuition assistance or education benefits that may be available to them.

Cost of Attendance Elements

Tuition and mandatory fees represent only a portion of a student’s overall cost of attendance. The Cost of Attendance reflects the estimated average expenses for one academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) and may include:

Food and Housing
Transportation between the campus, the place of residence, and the place of work
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment
Personal Expenses
Dependent Care Expenses (for those who have one or more dependents)
Direct Loan origination fees (for those who borrow a Federal Direct loan)

Visit our Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships website for a full listing of cost-of-attendance components, to view our current standard cost-of-attendance budgets, and to learn about the variety of resources that may help reduce your overall costs.

Refund Timeline

Refund eligibility and amounts vary based on the date of withdrawal and the applicable academic term. For current refund deadlines, prorated refund information, and eligibility requirements, review Cal Poly Ģ��Ƶ’s official Refund Policy.

If you have a credit balance on your student account and would like to request a refund, please email cpgereg@cpp.edu and include your Bronco ID number. Students who prefer direct deposit may enroll using the ACH Direct Deposit Instructions.

If you have submitted an approved withdrawal form and wish to petition for a full refund or fee reversal, please email cpgereg@cpp.edu to request a Petition for Refund/Reversal of Fees.

Cal Poly Ģ��Ƶ Refund Policy

Monthly Payment Plan

All students are now eligible to enroll in a Monthly Payment Plan to cover tuition and fees. The plan will provide you with the option to start making smaller, monthly payments in advance of the semester. Enroll EARLY (even before registration) in order to lock in the longest payment term and smallest monthly payments! To learn more, visit the Payment Plan Information page.

CSU Student Costs

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, the CSU must reserve the right, even after initial payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

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