Master of International Policy Cost Overview
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Estimated 2025-26 MIP Tuition & Required Fees per Year
Considering the typical course load each semester is 4 courses/12 credit hours in the fall/spring semesters and 2 courses/6 credit hours in the summer semester, an estimate of MIP tuition and required fees for the entire one-year program is as follows:
- Texas Residents: $16,954/year (when all classes are taken in-residence/face-to-face)
- Non-residents: $32,750/year (when all classes are taken in-residence/face-to-face)
- International students: $36,475/year (when all classes are taken in-residence/face-to-face) International students admitted to the MIP program typically apply for an F-1 visa and are required to show one year’s worth of finances to cover tuition, required fees, insurance, and living expenses (approximately $69,000 per year). The estimated cost above is only for tuition, required fees, and insurance per year and does not include living expenses. Visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for more information about costs and financial documents required for international students.
- New Grad Student Fee: $50.00
- General Deposit: $100.00
*Add $1,509 per course if taking a Bush School course online.
Students should expect to pay the following one-time fees in their first semester:
Optional fees (such as sports passes, parking passes, etc) are extra and not included in the estimate above.
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Cost of Living in Bryan-College Station, TX
Estimated living expenses in the Bryan-College Station area as a graduate student is approximately $30,000 for Texas residents and $32,600 for out-of-state residents (though living expenses for each Bush School student will vary greatly depending upon personal preferences and needs). Please use the Texas A&M Tuition Calculator for a breakdown of estimated expenses.
The Bryan-College Station community has a bustling population of around 273,000 residents and is located in the southeastern portion of the state, centrally located within easy driving distance of major metropolitan areas (Houston, Austin, Waco, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio). Texas A&M could be described as an urban campus with a small-town feel. College Station offers a lively college environment and is a great place for families, with well-maintained parks, recreation centers, walking trails, and bike paths, as well as numerous entertainment activities here and in the region.
Its affordable cost of living, economic opportunity, and spirited country-vibe help it rank on multiple sites as a great place to live. Compare our caliber and our affordability to competitor schools, and you’ll see why Texas A&M University is ranked #1 in “Best Value” and “Best Public College” in Texas, according to Money Magazine 2022.
