Tuition & Aid
An Investment That Sets You Apart
Affordable and innovative, this one-year master’s program puts you on a path to an exceptional career in the accounting profession and beyond. You will enter the profession with heightened technical expertise and critical-thinking and analysis skills, setting you on a path to success.
Tuition & fees
The one-year program includes 10 required classes. Each is three credits, totaling 30 credits. Teaching assistant opportunities are available on a competitive basis. Tuition is for Wisconsin residents and non-residents. The following costs apply to the 2024-25 academic year.
| Cost per credit | Credits | Total tuition[1] | Segregated fees[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| $900 | 30 | $27,000 | $1,596.62 |
- Tuition rates vary from year to year and are determined by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, based on budgets approved by the Wisconsin governor and Legislature. Tuition is reviewed and set annually in August. For more information about tuition, please visit the Bursar’s Office website.
- Segregated fees are charges, in addition to tuition, assessed to all students for student services, activities, programs, and facilities that support the mission of Universities of Wisconsin institutions, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The segregated fee rate is updated each summer.
Upon acceptance into the program, a $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a place in the class. The enrollment deposit is credited toward the first semester’s tuition.
Estimated expenses
| Item | Estimated expenses[1] |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Room and board | $15,928 |
| Miscellaneous | $6,012 |
| Computer[2] | $1,500 |
- Estimated expenses are provided by UW–Madison’s Office of Student Financial Aid. The miscellaneous amount includes an allowance for health insurance, separate from your general health care costs. Individual plan cost may vary.
- Estimated one-time cost if the student purchases a new computer.
Merit-Based Financial Aid
Merit aid further reduces your cost. Generous financial support from our alumni and friends enables the Wisconsin School of Business to award several types of merit-based aid each year.
When you apply, you are automatically considered for merit aid. Awards are based on a holistic review of your application strength. We do our best to consider all of your qualifications so you can optimize the aid available to you.
For the best consideration for financial aid, please apply by the priority deadline.
Federal Student Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the UW–Madison’s school code, 003895. Only U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens may apply.
Though there is no official deadline for applying for financial aid, students are encouraged to apply for financial aid at the same time you complete your program application to avoid any delay in disbursement of those funds.
Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid with any questions.
Additional Details About Costs
As a UW–Madison student, you have the option to purchase health insurance through University Health Services. There are plans for student only, student plus one, and student plus family. International students are required to purchase health insurance through the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Other options for U.S. citizens and permanent residents would be through the health insurance marketplace. Costs vary based on plan.
The UW–Madison Student Job Center lists part-time, limited-term employment (LTE), graduate assistant, and summer job openings at the UW–Madison and in the private and public sectors. Many students work part time to help offset the costs of their graduate education.
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