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Graduate Student Tuition and Fees

Annual Expenses

Understand the costs surrounding pursuit of your master’s degree: from technology fees to tuition to parking and more.

2025-26 Graduate Expenses

2025-26 MSAT Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)
Direct Charges Charges per Unit MSAT Program Total
Tuition per Credit Hour, Year 1 – 37 Credits
Tuition per Credit Hour, Year 2 – 26 Credits
$640
$640
$23,680
$16,640
Technology Resources fee, 3 terms per, Year 1
Technology Resources fee, 3 terms per, Year 2
$150
$150
$450
$450
Parking per Year $250 $500
Class Fees, Year 1 (See List)
Class Fees, Year 2 (See List)
Variable $1,600
$1,060
Graduation Fee, Year 2 $200
Total Charges, Year 1
Total Charges, Year 2
—
—
$25,980
$18,600

MSAT Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect Costs Charges per Unit MSAT Total
Books & Digital Media — $1,340
Criminal Background Check — $20-75
Professional Attire — $300
Room & Meals (off campus) — $22,690
Travel — $4,325
BOC Certification Fee* — $390
Professional Dues (NATA, MAATA, VATA)** — $75-125
Professional Conference Attendance — $300
*Required only at Graduation
**Not required

MSAT Course Fees

Course # Course Name Fee
AT 501 Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals I $150
AT 502 Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals II $150
AT 511 Athletic Training Applications I $150
AT 520 Patient Examination & Care I $100
AT 521 Patient Examination & Care II $100
AT 530 Therapeutic Interventions I $150
AT 531 Therapeutic Interventions II $150
AT 550 Clinical Experience I $200
AT 551 Clinical Experience II $300
AT 552 Clinical Experience III $150
AT 601 Emergency Care $160
AT 610 Athletic Training Applications II $150
AT 650 Clinical Experience IV $150
AT 651 Clinical Immersion I $300
AT 652 Clinical Immersion II $300

2025-26 MDMS Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct Charges Charges per Unit MDMS Program Total
33 credit hour program (1 credit capstone in May term) $640 $21,120
Technology Resources per Term, 3 terms per year $150 $450
Graduation Fee $200
Total Charges — $21,770

 

Accelerated 4+1 Program

For current undergraduate students of Bridgewater College.

Direct Charges Charges per Unit MDMS Total
4+1 BC undergrad with 3 hours of upgrade $640/credit hour x 30
$150/credit hour x 3
$19,650
Technology Resources per Term $150 $450
Graduation Fee $200
Total Charges — $20,300

 

MDMS Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Applies to both the 18-month Post B.A./B.S. and Accelerated 4+1 Program.

Indirect Costs Charges per Unit MDMS Total
Books & Digital Media — $1,340
Room & Meals (off campus) — $22,690
Travel — $4,325
Laptop computer and required software — $2,000
Camera and required lens — $1,150
Professional headphones — $150
For more information about the equipment needed for the MDMS program, please see the Technology Requirements section on the MDMS program overview page.

 

MDMS Optional Course Fee

Course # Course Name Fee
DMS 515 Digital Media Production Strategies $80

2025-26 MSHRM Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct Charges Charges per Unit MSHRM Program Total
30 credit hour program (3 credit capstone in May Term) $640 $19,200
Technology Resources per Term, 3 terms per year $150 $450
Parking per Year $250 $250
Graduation Fee $200
Total Charges — $20,100

MSHRM Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect Costs Charges per Unit MSHRM Total
Books & Digital Media — $1,340
Room & Meals (off campus) — $22,690
Travel — $4,325

 

2025-26 MNPM Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct Charges Charges per Unit MSHRM Program Total
30 credit hour program (3 credit capstone in May Term) $640 $19,200
Technology Resources per Term, 3 terms per year $150 $450
Parking per Year $250 $250
Graduation Fee $200
Total Charges — $20,100

MNPM Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect Costs Charges per Unit MSHRM Total
Books & Digital Media — $1,340
Room & Meals (off campus) — $22,690
Travel — $4,325

 

Financial Aid

Scholarship Resources

Financial Aid Office encourages students to do independent research and apply for outside scholarships. Please note that we do not endorse any particular site(s) and are unaware of their privacy standards.

Students pursuing the M.S. in Athletic Training degree who are residents of Virginia, may be eligible for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) issued through the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV).  For those that qualify, an eligibility application will be made available to you.  Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) will only be available for your fall and spring semester term.

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Students who enroll at BC may be eligible to receive assistance from their employer. The timing and amounts of payments depend on employer policy. Discuss assistance opportunities with your employer.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program

A Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is funded by ED and is available up to $20,500 per year. You must complete a yearly FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov for eligibility. Interest is fixed each year (currently at 7.94% for 2025-2026) and does accrue while borrowers are in school. Loan repayment begins after you cease at least half-time enrollment.

A financial aid package will be sent to students that are eligible for the Federal Direct Unsubsidized loan through the FAFSA completion. The financial aid package will list your maximum semester loan eligibility.

To be eligible to receive A Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, you must:

  • Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Not be in default on prior educational loans.
  • Enroll in at least 5 credit hours per term.

Alternative/Private Student Loans

Additional loan assistance may be available for students who need extra financing. Terms are often similar to the federal loans, but because they aren’t guaranteed by the government, interest and guarantee fees may be higher. Application for these loans include a review of your credit. Find additional information about private loans on our Options for Paying Educational Costs page.

For more information, please contact the Bridgewater College Financial Aid office at:

Financial Aid website

Phone: 540-828-5377
Email: finaid@bridgewater.edu