Costs and Financial Aid
Discover an overview of tuition, fees and financial aid options for KU's doctorate in clinical laboratory science.
Tuition and Fees
The cost of an education at the University of Kansas is competitive with other top doctoral programs in clinical laboratory science. See below for tuition, fees and other financial information, in addition to financial aid and scholarship resources. You may want to see the ASCLS and ASCP websites for scholarship opportunities. Other organizations may also offer scholarships for graduate studies.
The amounts listed below are based on the KU Comprehensive Fee Schedule. This table is provided as a guide only and is not an official quote of costs. All figures are subject to change by the Kansas Board of Regents and the University of Kansas. Visit the Office of the Registrar for additional information.
Course Fees
|
Fee |
Amount |
Unit/Frequency |
|---|---|---|
|
Traditional/Hybrid Course |
$457.70 |
Per credit hour |
|
Traditional/Hybrid Course |
$1,075.50 |
Per credit hour |
|
Online Course (In-State and Out of State) |
$557.70 |
In-State tuition plus graduate e-learning fee/ per credit hour |
Semester fees
|
Fee |
Amount |
Unit/Frequency |
|---|---|---|
|
Online courses only |
$207.12 |
Per semester |
|
Any Face to Face/Hybrid courses |
$425.40 |
Per semester (summer semester excluded) |
Additional fees
|
Fee |
Amount |
Unit/Frequency |
|---|---|---|
|
Background check (required for all students) |
$43.00 |
one-time fee |
|
Drug screening (required, based on clinical site) |
$35.00 |
one-time fee |
|
Seat deposit** |
$100.00 |
non-refundable |
|
Courses with a "PTRS" designation |
$120 |
per credit hour |
|
Additional expenses, supplies, textbooks, etc. (estimated) |
$200.00 |
per semester |
* State Residency is determined at the time of application
** Seat deposit is applied to the student tuition and is required to hold a seat prior to start of program.
Computer requirements - Students in this program are required to have a computer that meets the minimum software and hardware requirements. If computer hardware, software or other equipment are needed, please contact Information Resources at KU Medical Center for assistance: hardware@kumc.edu or 913-945-9999.
Additional expenses - Students may also have expenses related to student health insurance and parking on campus. The cost for books, photocopying and supplies varies each semester but is approximately $200-$400.
Advising and Questions
Renee Hodgkins, Ph.D., MT(ASCP)
Program Director
clsed@kumc.edu
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who qualify.
Federal assistance includes the following:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Federal Work Study
- Federal Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS)
Scholarships
The School of Health Professions provides a number of scholarship award opportunities for currently enrolled students.
KU Medical Center provides information about additional grants and scholarships which may be available. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid with questions or for assistance.
Get Started: Apply for Financial Aid
To complete the FAFSA, visit the FAFSA application site and provide the school code for the University of Kansas: 001948.
Students should not wait to be accepted into an academic program to begin the financial aid process. Even if the application deadline for the intended program is later in the year, students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 priority deadline.
Some financial aid grants and low-interest loans have limited funding. After the priority deadline, any remaining financial aid will be awarded as available.
Even if financial aid will not be requested, students are encouraged to file the FAFSA annually. The FAFSA enables the school to consider all scholarship funds available. The FAFSA must be completed annually.
The total financial aid award package, including scholarships, loans or need-based aid, cannot be finalized until the student's application materials and fee have been received and admission to KU has been completed.
Advising and Questions
We're here to answer questions and provide assistance as you explore the field of clinical laboratory science! It is very important to contact us for advising as early as possible in your college career.
High school students, counselors and those in their early years of college study may contact Alex Lopez, our school's outreach and recruitment specialist, with questions at alopez12@kumc.edu or 913-588-1743 (711 TTY).
If you're interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science at KU, please contact Leah Ade, MPH, MLS(ASCP)cm, a clinical assistant professor in our program, to schedule an advising session.
Students from institutions other than the University of Kansas: please provide your information online to schedule an advising session.