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Costs for Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences - Downers Grove

View the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences cost of attendance at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Cost of Attendance Budget 2026-2027

The cost of attendance budget listed below is provided for the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences program in Downers Grove, IL.

This information is provided to assist incoming students in estimating their monthly budget while considering available financial resources for the academic year (e.g., earnings, financial aid, family assistance). Tuition and fees are billed directly to a student’s account by the University. Budget items are estimated costs based on average monthly living expenses multiplied by the number of months in the program’s academic year. These costs may vary for each student, consequently, each student should determine anticipated expenses while in school. Please note, student loans are not available during periods on non-attendance (i.e., summer quarter, leave of absence), however, the Federal Work-Study program may be an option to those that qualify.

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Tuition and Fees

Program Tuition and Fees by Year
 
Tuition and Fees1st Year
Tuition$36,772
Student Services Fee1,500
Disability Insurance Fee42
Total Tuition and Fees
 		$38,314

 

Living Expenses and Other Costs

Program Budgets by Year
 
Budget Items/Estimated Costs1st Year
(9-Month Budget)
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment$500
Personal Expenses: on-campus/off-campus/with parent option2,700
Health Insurance2,802
Housing: on-campus option9,123
Housing: off-campus option16,650
Housing: with parent option3,600
Food: on-campus/off-campus/with parent option4,050
Travel/Transportation: on-campus option (includes auto insurance and registration)2,638
Travel/Transportation: off-campus/with parent option (includes auto insurance and registration)5,463
Average Loan Origination Fees

1Direct Unsubsidized Loan Fee only (due to elimination of Direct Graduate PLUS Loan as of July 1st, 2026).		2171
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: on-campus option$22,030
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: off-campus option$32,382
Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: with parent option$19,332