Cost and Financial Support
UT Southwestern offers one of the most affordable public health education values at one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation. The cost of living in Dallas is substantially lower than in most other cities with public health schools.
MPH Estimated Costs for Year 1 (Texas Residents): $39,048
Years 2023-2024 (August-May)
- Books and Supplies: $1,000
- Estimated Tuition and Fees: $8,476*
- Health Insurance: $2,527
- Housing and Meals: $19,829
- Laptop: $2,500
- Personal: $2,250
- Transportation: $2,466
MPH Estimated Costs for Year 1 (Non-Residents): $47,208
Years 2023-2024 (August-May)
- Books and Supplies: $1,000
- Estimated Tuition and Fees: $16,636*
- Health Insurance: $2,527
- Housing and Meals: $19,829
- Laptop: $2,500
- Personal: $2,250
- Transportation: $2,466
See full two-year MPH cost estimateSee MD/MPH cost estimate
*UT Southwestern tuition and fees are comparable with other public schools of public health in Texas and well below the national average. This provides students a high-value education among our national peers.
Applying for Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid at UT Southwestern Medical Center administers scholarships, grants, and student loans for the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health.
To apply for financial aid, file the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The earlier you file the FAFSA online, the better.
- FAFSA is available Oct. 1 of the year preceding your start date.
- No parental data is required.
- No supplemental aid applications are needed.
- Never pay someone to help you file the FAFSA – financialaid@utsouthwestern.edu us for free!
Scholarships
Submit Your Admissions Application Early for Priority Consideration!
- Awarded by UT Southwestern either at the time of admission or later if funds are available. There is no separate application needed.
- Private scholarships – apply on your own to foundations, religious or community organizations, places of worship, etc.
Information about Education Loans
- College Access Loan (State)
- Direct Grad Plus Loan (Federal)
- Direct Unsubsidized Loan (Federal)
- Private Education Loans (various lenders)
Additional Resources
Contact Us
Office of Student Financial Aid
Location: M2.200 (on South Campus, adjacent to Bryan Williams, M.D. Student Center)
214-648-3611
financialaid@utsouthwestern.edu