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All MSAT students (resident and non-resident) pay the same tuition rate. Programmatic tuition is set at $615 per credit (62 credits at $615 is a total tuition of $38,130 for the program).
Besides University tuition and fees, students accepted into the MSAT program will incur additional costs that may include the following:
- Graduate College Application Admissions Fee: $60 if offered an interview, ($100 for international students).
- Immunizations: (based on student needs and insurance) Covered by student medical insurance. Some clinical facilities or experiences (surgery observations) may require proof of immunizations or require additional immunizations beyond what was required for program admission. Students are responsible for the cost of any immunizations or laboratory studies.
- Clothing: ($60-$80 and based on student need) Students are required to purchase 3 polos. Additional clothing purchases are at the discretion of the student. Appropriate athletic training clothing includes slacks, shorts, appropriate shoes, or outdoor gear. In some instances, students are required to wear dress clothes as determined by the dress code of a particular clinical experience (game day attire).
- Travel: Students are responsible for having access to a vehicle, parking, travel expenses, gas to-and-from all clinical experiences.
- Professional Membership: ($72 + district/state association dues, annually) All Athletic Training students are required to become members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
- ATRACK Usage Fee: ($45 annually/$90 lifetime) ATRACK is used to manage and house administrative documents for the program including hours, student skill assessments, and student mid/end clinical experience evaluations.
- Professional Meeting Attendance: Athletic training students are required to attend, at minimum, one professional meeting as described in the completion of program criteria. Costs of attending a professional conference vary by geographical location but involve travel, registration, housing, and food while at the meeting.
- BOC Self-Assessment Examination: ($35) The program covers the cost of the first two versions of the BOC Self-Assessment Examinations. If students need to take additional versions for BOC program director endorsement, the cost falls onto the student.
- BOC Examination: ($450) Students MUST sit for the BOC examination during their final academic semester prior to graduation.
- Graduation Regalia: ($90) All students are required to obtain graduation regalia.
- CPR Re-Certification: ($10) Students are responsible for maintaining certification throughout their time in the program. Students must pay the card fees only.
- Immersive Experience: If students choose a semester-long immersive clinical experience that is at a distant location. Travel, housing, food, and other specific needs of the clinical experience are the responsibility of the student.
- Textbooks: (Varied prices) Students must purchase and retain ALL required textbooks.
- Course fees: (see below) are unique costs incurred by the student solely for the support of supplies and equipment needed to operate specific courses. Course fees may not be refundable if a student drops a course at a certain point, prior to, or during the semester the course is in session.
Course Fees
AT:3060 | Advanced Human Anatomy for Athletic Training | $600.00 |
AT:4000 | Foundations of Athletic Training | $185.00 |
AT:4075 | Emergency Care Techniques | $185.00 |
AT:5000 | Pathology & Assessment: Non-Orthopedic Condition | $300.00 |
Scholarships
All MSAT students who are in 'good standing' with the program will received a base scholarship each fall and spring semester. The amount provided varies depending on the number of students in the program and the available funding. Students who attend an immersive clinical experience outside the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area are also eligible for additional funding. Contact the Program Director for more details about scholarships.