O’Neill students are passionate about leading meaningful change in public policy, the arts, healthcare, international affairs, environmental science and sustainability, and beyond. No matter your program of interest, your learning experience at O’Neill will be hands-on, multidisciplinary, and supported by experts in every field.
Our programs are flexible and designed to help you reach your goals. With residential, online, and dual degree options, you can tailor your learning experience so that you graduate on your own time, in the best position to effect change in your chosen field.
Application deadlines
Priority and final deadlines vary by program. Apply by the priority deadline to automatically be considered for O'Neill fellowship funding.
In addition to the many funding opportunities available, when you choose O’Neill, you’ll benefit from the affordable cost of living offered in Bloomington, Indiana. As part of a vibrant small town with the resources and opportunities of a Big 10 research university, we deliver a top educational experience without the big city expenses.
Tuition and Fees
The total credit-hour requirement for the MPA program is 48 credit hours.
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition* (per semester; four 3-credit courses)
$6,830
$17,133
Mandatory Fees** (per semester)
$865
$865
Total Tuition & Fees Cost (2 years or 48 credit hours)
$30,780
$71,992
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair & Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transporatation, and an O'Neill Program Fee.
Estimated Living Expenses
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (one bedroom apartment off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average of USDA low-cost eating)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
***Living costs may differ for those completing the MPA-DC Accelerator program, as students will be living in Washington D.C. for their second year.
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend O'Neill
Resident
Non-Resident
(48 credit hours, mandatory fees, and estimated average living expenses for two years)***
$65,568
$106,780
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The total credit-hour requirement for the MPP program is 48 credit hours.
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition* (per semester; four 3-credit courses)
$6,830
$17,133
Mandatory Fees** (per semester)
$865
$865
Total Tuition & Fees Cost (2 years or 48 credit hours)
$30,780
$71,992
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair & Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transportation, and an O'Neill Program Fee.
Estimated Living Expenses***
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (average rent for an apartment or house off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average cost for groceries, dining out, and food delivery)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend O'Neill
Resident
Non-Resident
(48 credit hours, mandatory fees, and estimated average living expenses for two years)
$65,568
$106,780
Cost Calculator
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The total credit-hour requirement for the MSES program is 48 credit hours.
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition* (per semester; four 3-credit courses)
$6,830
$17,133
Mandatory Fees** (per semester)
$865
$865
Total Tuition & Fees Cost (2 years or 48 credit hours)
$30,780
$71,992
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair & Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transportation and an O'Neill Program Fee.
Estimated Living Expenses
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (average rent for an apartment or house off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average cost for groceries, dining out, and food delivery)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend O'Neill
Resident
Non-Resident
(48 credit hours, mandatory fees, and estimated average living expenses for two years)
$65,568
$106,780
Cost Calculator
Utilize the MoneySmarts cost calculator to calculate your costs for the semester, based on how many credit hours you plan to take for a particular semester.
The total credit-hour requirement for the MPA-MSES program is 60 credit hours.
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition* (per semester; four 3-credit courses)
$6,830
$17,133
Mandatory Fees** (per semester)
$865
$865
Total Tuition & Fees Cost (2.5 years or 60 credit hours)
$38,475
$89,990
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair & Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transportation and an O'Neill Program Fee.
Estimated Living Expenses
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (average rent for an apartment or house off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average cost for groceries, dining out, and food delivery)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend O'Neill
Resident
Non-Resident
(60 credit hours, mandatory fees, and estimated average living expenses for 2.5 years)
$81,933
$133,475
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The total credit-hour requirement for the MES program is 36 credit hours.
Resident
Non-Resident
Summer Tuition* (two 3-credit courses)
$3,415
$8,566
Summer Mandatory Fees**
$559
$559
Semester Tuition* (per fall and spring semester; five 3-credit courses)
$8,537
$21,416
Mandatory Fees** (per fall and spring semester)
$865
$865
Total Tuition & Fees Cost (36 credit hours)
$22,778
$53,687
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair & Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transportation, and an O'Neill Program Fee.
Estimated Living Expenses
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (average rent for an apartment or house off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average cost for groceries, dining out, and food delivery)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend O'Neill
Resident
Non-Resident
(36 credit hours, mandatory fees, and estimated living expenses for one year)
$40,172
$71,081
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The total credit-hour requirement for the MSHM program is 36 credit hours.
Resident
Non-Resident
Summer Tuition* (10.5 credit hours)
$7,915
$15,061
Summer Mandatory Fees**
$1,065
$1,065
Fall Semester Tuition* (12 credit hours)
$9,046
$17,212
Fall Mandatory Fees**
$1,065
$1,065
Spring Semester Tuition* (13.5 credit hours)
$10,177
$18,647
Spring Mandatory Fees**
$1,065
$1,065
Total Tuition & Fees Cost (36 credit hours)
$30,333
$54,115
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair & Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transportation, O'Neill Program Fee, Orientation Fee, and Course Fees.
Estimated Living Expenses
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (average rent for an apartment or house off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average cost for groceries, dining out, and food delivery)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend
Resident
Non-Resident
(36 credit hours, mandatory fees, and estimated living expenses for one year)
$47,727
$71,509
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Our graduate students finance their education through merit-based awards, assistantships, fellowships, volunteer benefits, grants, and need-based assistance.
The total credit-hour requirement for the MIA program is 36 credit hours.
Resident
Non-Resident
Summer Tuition* (two 3-credit courses)
$3,415
$8,566
Summer Mandatory Fees**
$559
$559
Semester Tuition* (per fall and spring semester; five 3-credit courses)
$8,537
$21,416
Mandatory Fees** (per fall and spring semester)
$865
$865
Total Tuition & Fees Cost (36 credit hours)
$22,778
$53,387
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair & Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transportation, and an O'Neill Program Fee.
Estimated Living Expenses
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (average rent for an apartment or house off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average cost for groceries, dining out, and food delivery)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend O'Neill
Resident
Non-Resident
(36 credit hours, mandatory fees, and estimated living expenses for one year)
$40,172
$70,781
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The total credit-hour requirement for the MPA-MIA program is 60 credit hours.
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition* (per semester; four 3-credit courses)
$6,860
$17,133
Mandatory Fees** (per semester)
$865
$865
Total Tuition & Fees Cost (2.5 years or 60 credit hours)
$38,475
$89,990
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair & Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transportation and an O'Neill Program Fee.
Estimated Living Expenses
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (average rent for an apartment or house off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average cost for groceries, dining out, and food delivery)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend MPA-MIA
Resident
Non-Resident
(60 credit hours, mandatory fees, and estimated average living expenses for 2.5 years)
$81,933
$133,475
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The total credit-hour requirement for the MAAA-MPA program is 63 credit hours. Three semesters may be assessed at MPA tuition rates, and two semesters may be assessed at MAAA tuition rates or vice versa. Tuition rates may change depending on student course selection.
Resident
Non-Resident
MAAA Tuition* (per semester charged at MAAA rate; four 3-credit courses)
$5,549
$17,133
MPA Tuition* (per semester charged at MPA rate; four 3-credit courses)
$6,830
$17,133
Mandatory Fees** (per semester)
$865
$865
Summer Tuition*
$1,707
$4,283
Summer Mandatory Fees**
$239
$239
Total Tuition Cost*** (may vary depending on course selection)
$37,859
$94,512
* Based on 2024-25 rates
** Mandatory Fees include Activity, Repair and Rehabilitation, Student Health, Technology, Transportation, and an O'Neill Program Fee
*** Assessed with three semesters of MPA tuition and two semesters of MAAA tuition.
Estimated Living Expenses
Monthly Costs
Yearly Costs
Housing (average rent for an apartment or house off-campus)
$700-$900
$8,400-$10,800
Food (average cost for groceries, dining out, and food delivery)
$280
$3,360
Utilities (varies based on personal preferences)
$100-$150
$1,200-$1,800
Campus Parking Permit (optional)
$14.50
$174
Fuel and Auto Insurance (optional)
$200
$2,400
Ride Sharing (optional)
$30
$360
Total Living Cost (average)
$1,449.50
$17,394
Total Costs
Total Cost to Attend O'Neill
Resident
Non-Resident
(63 credit hours total, mandatory fees, and estimated average living expenses for 2.5 years)
$81,344*
$137,997*
*Assessed with three semesters of MPA tuition and two semesters of MAAA tuition.
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Depending on your program of choice and prior experience, you may qualify to waive up to nine credit hours, reducing the overall cost and time it will take you to complete the program. Talk with an admissions representative as you apply to determine a personalized plan.
75% of O’Neill master’s students receive funding packages of at least 25%
Competitive funding packages are available to assist in making our top-ranked school affordable.
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