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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Tuition and Fees

Financial Assistance

To prepare for program costs, applicants and admitted students are encouraged to:

  1. Review this Financial Aid Guide.
  2. Review this NSSLHA blog post about federal student loan updates.
  3. Review the program cost estimate below.
  4. Complete the FAFSA to determine federal financial aid eligibility.
  5. Meet with the Financial Aid Counselor.
  6. Investigate alternative funding options using these resources:

SLP-Specific Prerequisite (Leveling) Courses

  • Price per credit hour: $350


Does not include required textbooks or software accounts.

MS-SLP Program

  • Price per credit hour: $1,250
  • Credit hours: 56
  • Additional fees:
    • Non-refundable enrollment deposit (applied to tuition upon enrollment): $200
    • Program fee (per semester): $500
    • Uniforms/supplies (purchased by student): $300 (approximate)
  • Number of semesters: 4
  • Number of months to complete: 16
  • Total cost (tuition and fees, does not include uniforms, textbooks, clinical requirements): $72,000

Students are responsible for all costs associated with participation in clinical education experiences and required program activities. These expenses may include, but are not limited to, transportation (gas, vehicle, parking, tolls, airfare, etc.), lodging and meals during travel, travel to OBU for required on-campus residencies, health and medical insurance, immunizations, vaccinations, background checks, drug screenings, uniforms, professional attire, and any other site-specific requirements. These costs are the responsibility of the student and are not included in program tuition and fees.

Explore the Yellow Ribbon Program

OBU is an approved participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which gives eligible students up to $4,000 per VA academic year after their available Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition and fee benefits have been applied. OBU does not limit the number of students who may receive funding and no additional application through OBU is required. Email va@okbu.edu and visit the VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program page to learn more.

Estimated Total Cost

total (estimate) $25,475 $19,750 $17,550 $17,350
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
tuition 18 credits x $1250 = $22,500 15 credits x $1250 = $18,750 12 credits x $1250 = $15,000 13 credits x $1250 = $16,250
fees $500 $500 $500 $500
textbooks approx $800 approx $500 approx $400 approx $600
clinical requirements approx $100 Varies depending on externship site Varies depending on externship site Varies depending on externship site
uniforms approx $75 approx $150
travel for residencies approx $1500 approx $1500