Cost and Aid

The Zilber College of Public Health website provides general information about tuition, scholarships, and fellowships. More detailed information about the MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics program can be found below.

Approximate costs* of participating in the MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics two-year program are as follows: 

Approximate total program tuition based on 2-year full-time enrollment (including 2 summers)	$33,346 (resident) $68,601 (non-resident) Non-resident tuition costs are lower for residents of Minnesota and those participating in the Midwest Student Exchange. Refer to the UWM Bursar Office Graduate Fee Schedule for details. *
Housing	$1,170 – $1,450/month**
Textbooks	$1,250
Program-specific software	$200
Instructional technology fee for online and hybrid courses	Varies depending upon number of online or hybrid courses selected ($30/credit)
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics student membership	$58/year (includes membership in state-level professional organization)
Background check	$25
Substance screening	Cost varies
Physical exam	Cost varies
Health insurance	Cost varies
Professional liability insurance	Provided by UWM
Lab coats and professional attire	Cost varies
Transportation costs	$225 – $3,375 across the three field experience semesters***
Miscellaneous supplies	$25
ServSafe Manager course and exam	$179
RDN exam preparation software	Provided by program
RDN credentialing exam fee (not part of program)	$250

* Tuition estimated using summer and fall 2025 rates. Please note that actual expenses may vary slightly from what is displayed in the table above. Additional details will be provided at the program orientation and throughout the program’s duration about the timing of expenditures, method(s) of payment.
**Housing estimate reflects UWM’s on-campus Kenilworth Apartments one-bedroom rate ($1,170/month, 2026-27 academic year) at the low end and average market-rate one-bedroom apartment rental rates in Milwaukee at the high end.
***Transportation estimate based on approximate number of off-campus placement days and a round-trip commuting distance of 2 to 30 miles, calculated using the current IRS standard mileage rate. Actual cost will vary based on the student’s residence and assigned placement site.

Financial aid and scholarships

Students applying to the program for Fall 2026 who also wish to apply for FAFSA must submit their application by June 30, 2026. Students do not need to wait to be officially admitted to the program to apply for FAFSA. More information about financing your UWM education can be found at UWM’s One Stop Enrollment and Financial Services. 

Information specific to financial support of graduate study (e.g., assistantships, fellowships, travel awards, on-campus employment) can be found at the UWM Graduate School website. 

Scholarships are also available via Zilber College of Public Health, the Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 