SCS Tuition

In the tables below you'll find current tuition charges and fees* by degree or program type. The cost per credit for degree programs reflects courses taken within the School of Continuing Studies and does not reflect the cost per credit at other schools within Georgetown University. 

Fees include a one-time transcript fee for all students. A Georgetown University Health Insurance charge is assessed for students taking 8+ credit hours at the graduate level or 9+ hours at the undergraduate level. If you have your own outside insurance plan, you may qualify for a waiver of the Georgetown Health Insurance plan.

In addition to tuition and fees, the Office of Student Financial Services has determined the average Cost-of-Attendance Budget for full-time Liberal Studies and Professional Studies students. The average Cost-of-Attendance reflects estimated costs, including living expenses (rent, food, personal expenses), books, and travel for full-time students.

*Please note: Tuition is subject to change and may vary by course of study. SCS strictly adheres to the deadlines and policies of the University described under Tuition, Fees, and Refunds for undergraduate and graduate students. Students should refer to the SCS Academic Calendar for appropriate refund deadlines. All refund requests are handled through the Office of Revenue and Receivables.

Georgetown University reserves the right to cancel any courses without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of cancellation, Georgetown University will refund tuition charges accordingly.


Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

Tuition by semester: Students admitted prior to 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$1,140 per credit hour $1,140 per credit hour $1,140 per credit hour
$3,420 per 3-credit course $3,420 per 3-credit course $3,420 per 3-credit course
Tuition by semester: Students admitted after 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$1,173 per credit hour $1,173 per credit hour $1,173 per credit hour
$3,519 per 3-credit course $3,519 per 3-credit course $3,519 per 3-credit course

Master of Professional Studies

Tuition by semester: Students admitted prior to Fall 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$1,484 per credit hour $1,484 per credit hour $1,484 per credit hour
$4,452 per 3-credit course $4,452 per 3-credit course $4,452 per 3-credit course
Tuition by semester: Students admitted after Fall 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$1,527 per credit hour $1,527 per credit hour $1,527 per credit hour
$4,581 per 3-credit course $4,581 per 3-credit course $4,581 per 3-credit course

Executive Master of Professional Studies

Tuition breakdown by semester.
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$2,346 per credit hour $2,346 per credit hour $2,346 per credit hour

Tuition for the EMPS degree includes:

  • Hotel for each on-site field study
  • Transportation once students arrive at each on-site field study
  • Some meals

Students are responsible for:

  • Travel to and from each location (see program schedule for current field study locations)
  • Some meals
  • $60 mandatory student health insurance fee for each course requiring international travel

Bachelor's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tuition breakdown by semester: Students admitted prior to Fall 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$1,545 per credit hour $1,545 per credit hour $1,545 per credit hour
$4,635 per 3-credit course $4,635 per 3-credit course $4,635 per 3-credit course
Tuition breakdown by semester: Students admitted after Fall 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$1,590 per credit hour $1,590 per credit hour $1,590 per credit hour
$4,770 per 3-credit course $4,770 per 3-credit course $4,770 per 3-credit course

Graduate Certificates

Tuition by semester: Students admitted prior to Fall 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$1,484 per credit hour $1,484 per credit hour $1,484 per credit hour
$4,452 per 3-credit course $4,452 per 3-credit course $4,452 per 3-credit course
Tuition by semester: Students admitted after Fall 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
$1,527 per credit hour $1,527 per credit hour $1,527 per credit hour
$4,581 per 3-credit course $4,581 per 3-credit course $4,581 per 3-credit course