M.S. in Organizational Leadership
2024 — 2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance (COA) is the estimated total cost that a student can expect to incur while pursuing their graduate degree. The COA consists of both direct costs which are charges billed by the institution and indirect costs which are other costs students may incur during their period of enrollment.
The COA for the M.S. in Organizational Leadership program is based on full-time enrollment in the fall (9 credits) and spring (9 credits) semesters and 9 months for the period of enrollment.
Direct Costs | Cost per unit | Total Fall & Spring Costs |
Tuition* | $703 per credit** | $12,654 |
Facility & Technology Fee | $17 per credit | $300 |
Total Estimated Annual Direct Costs
$12,954
Miscellaneous Fees (subject to change based on individual course requirements)
Internship – $100 – $375
Practicum – $75 – $250
Fieldwork – $75 – $155
Lab Fee – $100 – $300/per course
*The Board of Trustees sets the annual tuition rate each academic year which typically increases 2-3% each year.
**The M.S. in Organizational Leadership program requires 30 credits. Additional credits may be required for pre-requisite courses.
Indirect Costs | Cost per unit | Total Fall & Spring Costs |
Books & Supplies | $66 per credit | $1,188 |
Housing | $1,572 per month | $14,148 |
Food | $517 per month | $4,653 |
Transportation | $436 per month | $3,924 |
Personal | $236 per month | $2,124 |
Average Federal Loan Fees | flat fee per year | $182 |
Total Estimated Indirect Costs | $26,219 |
Total Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance
$39,173
The total cost of attendance includes indirect costs which will not appear on your billing statement. However, students who contract with Mercer for housing or meal plans will have these costs reflected in their billing statements.
Students may receive financial aid up to the total cost of attendance each year.