The total cost of enrollment is determined by the student’s residency status, program length, and number of credit hours taken. The traditional MPA program ranges from 31 to 43 semester credit hours, depending on the number of waivers granted for previous coursework completed. Approximate tuition and fees are based on the 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition and fees are approximate and subject to change.
Estimated Tuition Cost: Resident
The nature and length of a student’s program may vary based on academic background, special interests, internship and coursework opportunities, CPA examination plans, and other factors.
43-Hour Program
| Semester | Tuition | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | $7,412 | 6 |
| Fall 2025 | $13,007 | 13 |
| Spring 2026 | $12,616 | 12 |
| Summer 2026 | $10,724 | 12 |
| TOTAL | $43,759 |
31-Hour Program*
| Semester | Tuition | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | $14,296 | 16 |
| Spring 2026 | $13,909 | 15 |
| TOTAL | $28,205 |
*Students who participate in employment recruiting in the fall are encouraged to balance their schedule by completing 13 hours in the fall, 15 hours in the spring, and 3 hours in the summer for an estimated total tuition cost (31 hours) of $32,002 for Texas residents.
Please refer to the UT tuition charts [Professional tuition chart/MPA] and the cost of attendance for additional details.
Estimated Tuition Cost: Non-Resident
The nature and length of a student’s program may vary based on academic background, special interests, internship and coursework opportunities, CPA examination plans, and other factors.
43-Hour Program
| Semester | Tuition | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | $10,747 | 6 |
| Fall 2025 | $21,798 | 13 |
| Spring 2026 | $20,491 | 12 |
| Summer 2026 | $17,417 | 12 |
| TOTAL | $70,453 |
31-Hour Program*
| Semester | Tuition | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | $25,269 | 16 |
| Spring 2026 | $23,751 | 15 |
| TOTAL | $49,020 |
*Students who participate in employment recruiting in the fall are encouraged to balance their schedule by completing 13 hours in the fall, 15 hours in the spring, and 3 hours in the summer for an estimated total tuition cost (31 hours) of $52,404 for non-residents.
Please refer to the UT tuition charts [Professional tuition chart/MPA] and the cost of attendance for additional details.
There are a number of ways to get help with financing your Texas McCombs MPA degree.
Loans
Federal loan programs provide a primary source of financial aid to domestic graduate business students. To be eligible to apply for federal financial aid, a student must be admitted to the MPA program, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be enrolled full-time for each semester that aid is received, and be in good scholastic standing (3.0 or better grade point average). To be considered for federal aid, students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Questions? Contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Scholarships
- MPA Merit Scholarships and Tuition Waivers: All admitted U.S. applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships; a scholarship application is not required. Recipients are notified prior to their admissions response deadlines. In addition, out-of-state tuition waivers are awarded each year to high-achieving non-Texas residents.
- TBA Accounting Student Scholarships: Administered by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, the TBA Accounting Student Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria: Texas residency, financial need, grade point average, and a commitment to take the CPA exam in Texas. Applications are distributed by the MPA Program Office, but the office does not make the decision regarding who receives these scholarships.
- Other Accounting Scholarships: Many organizations offer scholarships to encourage the pursuit of an accounting education. For example, the AICPA provides a listing of several scholarship opportunities.
