Tuition & Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of a student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment—actual expenses will vary. The COA includes expenses billed directly by UofL (tuition, fees, housing and meal plans) as well as expenses not billed directly by UofL (transportation and other personal costs). The Student Financial Office establishes COA data to calculate eligibility for need-based and other aid programs. COA varies based on residency status, program type, career, housing type and enrollment status.
If you are attending UofL at least half-time, the COA includes an estimate for the following expenses:
- Tuition and fees
- Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
- Transportation expense
- Miscellaneous personal expense
- Living expenses
Please note that the COA does not include expenses related to dependents or others living with you. Thus, transportation expenses, miscellaneous personal expenses or living expenses are estimated at a rate for an individual student.
Learn more:
Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is an essential skill to develop alongside scholarly and other professional skills as students complete their graduate education. Below, you can find a few resources to help you on this learning journey.
PNC Partnership
The University of Louisville is proud to partner with PNC to convenience, resources, and financial management education to students, faculty and staff at UofL. PNC provides convenient locations, a Virtual Student Wallet, and My Finance Academy, offering financial education and information.
- PNC Offers monthly financial education webinars, as well as some webinars specifically designed for graduate students.
- International students have additional needs when it comes to banking, and PNC is there to help.
GradSense
The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has developed GradSense, a unique online education platform that provides students with financial information about a range of topics including the value of pursuing an advanced degree, paying for your education, estimating cost of living, and preparing a budget for your time in graduate school. Through interactive visualization tools and engaging infographics, students are invited to better understand a variety of issues related to borrowing and spending, potential future earnings, and money management.