Full-Time MBA Tuition, Expenses & Financial Aid

Tuition is due prior to the first day of class in each semester. Information on billing, due dates, and payment plans (available for the fall and spring semesters) may be found on the Bursar’s website.

Incoming students, who have been awarded a scholarship, will receive the total award during the first year. The amount will be evenly distributed and reflected on the billing statements for the fall and spring semesters.

Please note that scholarship awards are not reflected on billing statements for summer or winter semesters. Most students complete the full-time MBA program within 11-13 months. Students should plan their budgets accordingly, as scholarship funding is awarded only during the first year (i.e. fall and spring semesters) and is not renewable.

• $199 is the maximum cost.
• This is optional and determined on a student-by-student basis based on previous undergraduate courses. Read more.

• $250/year ($125/semester)
• Only charged during the fall and spring semesters
• Supports the Health Center's mission to provide access to physical and mental health care

• $630/year ($315/semester)
• Only charged during the fall and spring semesters
• Supports the digital infrastructure that enhances your academic experience, including access to learning platforms, software, and virtual resources

• $1,000 (one-time fee)
• Applied toward tuition upon enrollment

• All graduate students registered full-time (9 or more credits per term) are required to have health insurance.
• The cost of the university student health insurance plan for 2026–27 is $2,860 (August 15, 2026 – August 14, 2027).
• Domestic students may waive the university plan by providing proof of alternative coverage. All F-1 and J-1 students must enroll in the university plan.

Health Plan, Costs and Deadlines

Lehigh University Bursar's website

• Eligibility
• Semester-based Information
• Enrollment details
• Billing

University Health Plans website

• Enrollment Forms, Waiver Form
• Costs
• Deadlines
• Benefits
• Claim Forms
• Plan Options

Health Insurance Subsidy

Access to good insurance is essential for the health of our students. To this end, the University established a subsidy program to help eligible graduate students who receive stipend payments, and their dependents, pay for health insurance.

• View individual health insurance subsidy
• View spouse and dependent health insurance subsidy

• Most graduate students live off-campus.
• Monthly room costs range from approximately $700–$1,000 in shared housing, and $1,000–$2,000+ for private accommodations, depending on location and amenities.
• Visit the Office of Housing Services for current listings and options.

Financial Guarantee

International students who accept admission must submit documentation demonstrating sufficient funds to cover one year of study. Include a letter of sponsorship if the expenses will be paid by someone other than the student. Minimum amounts required for immigration purposes:

• Tuition & Fees $65,560
• Living Expenses $23,076
• Utilities $3,150
• Health Insurance & Other Expenses $6,250

Total $98,036

Note: These figures are the minimum required for immigration purposes and do not include personal or transportation expenses.

Immigration Information
For information on the F-1 or J-1 visa process, housing, and international student orientation, visit the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS).

All applications are automatically reviewed for a partial-tuition merit-based scholarship. GMAT or GRE scores are not required for eligibility, and no separate scholarship application is necessary.

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must first receive an offer of admission to the program. Most scholarships are awarded based on merit and determined by the overall strength of the application. The Committee on Scholarships and Financial Aid evaluates each applicant’s complete application and qualifications when making award decisions.