School of Graduate Studies Application Fee: $75
Fee waived for current Rutgers School of Graduate Studies students.
2025- 2026 Year Tuition
$902 per credit NJ resident
$$1,549 per credit out of state resident
Tuition cost depends on total credits students need.
For full-time, degree-seeking students with no prior graduate course credits or prior supervised practice learning, 30 graduate credits are needed ($27,060 total in-state tuition, or about $13,530/year and $46,470 total out of state tuition, or about $23,235/year).
The total credits required decrease when students enter the DI program with approved prior graduate course credits.
Student Fee: $3,746 for 4 semesters ($936.50/semester)
School Fee: $908 for 4 semesters ($227.00/semester)
Technology Fee: $858 for 4 semesters ($214.50/semester)
Off-Site Fee: $4,348 for 4 semesters ($1,087/semester)
DI Program Fee: $9,000 (fall semester) + $9,000 (spring semester); the DI program fee is non-refundable.
Optional Fee
Health Insurance: $5,884 for 2 years ($2,942/year)
Students covered under another health care plan may be able to waive this fee; health insurance must be maintained for at least the duration of participation in this program.
Other Costs
Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing: $250
Travel to Rotation Sites: $1,500 for 2 years ($750/year)
Supplies (e.g., books, lab coats, software): $1,500 for 2 years ($750/year)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership Dues: $120 for 2 years ($60/year). Students must maintain membership at least until completing the program. Fee estimates are for 2 years.
