Your tuition at the University of Pennsylvania is calculated at a per course unit (c.u.)* rate based on the program you choose and the number of course units for which you register unless otherwise indicated. Tuition for each class taken by Master of Environmental Studies students is billed at the rates listed in the table below.
The rates listed below will be effective summer 2026 through spring 2027. All tuition and fee charges are subject to the approval of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and may change without notice.
Because many MES students enroll in the program on a part-time basis or vary their course load by semester, tuition is charged by c.u. You can find information about tuition and fees outlined by the number of c.u. per semester below. There is no standard "full-time" or "part-time" tuition rate.
Tuition and Fee Rates for Master of Environmental Studies courses
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Summer 2026 Tuition and Fee Rates |
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| Tuition (per c.u.) | General Fee (per semester)* |
|---|---|
| $7,152 | $530 |
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Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Tuition and Fee Rates |
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| Course Units | Tuition | General Fee* | Program Fee | Clinical Fee | Total |
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| 1 | $7,152 | $530 | $150 | N/A | $7,832 |
| 2 | $14,304 | $1,060 | $150 | N/A | $15,514 |
| 3 | $21,456 | $2,134 | $150 | $385 | $24,125 |
| 4 | $28,608 | $2,134 | $150 | $385 | $31,277 |
*Please note that the general fee is charged per semester in summer and per c.u. in fall/spring.
Fee definitions
- General fee: A general fee is assessed to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and directly funds Penn's non-instructional student support services. The general fee for full-time students provides them with full access to a wide variety of services and resources, including counseling and wellness, multicultural resource centers, student activities, recreation and fitness, career services, learning support, and much more.
- Clinical fee: This mandatory fee is assessed to all students and supports Penn Wellness services, including Campus Health, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Student Health Service, and the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Programs.
