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Learn about tuition and fees for Adler’s Chicago, Vancouver, and Online campuses. Find the information you need to plan and invest in your graduate education with confidence.

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Understanding tuition and fees is key to planning your studies. Explore costs for Adler’s programs in Chicago, Vancouver, and online. If you have questions, connect with our team for guidance and support as you plan ahead.

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* All amounts listed are in U.S. dollars. Please note that the total calculated above may be reduced with scholarships available to incoming students and transfer credit. Tuition is subject to change, may increase slightly each year, and does not include other costs associated with attendance including books and living expenses. In addition, some programs may have additional costs associated with qualifying exams. Also note that students who are active in multiple programs will have the tuition rate and fees associated with their highest program assessed each semester.

Tuition & Fees (2023-2024 Chicago location)

Admission Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)$30
Deposit (non-refundable) – M.A. Programs$200
Deposit (non-refundable) – Doctoral Programs$300
Deferment Fee (non-refundable)$500

Tuition (per credit)*

Psy.D. Credit Hour$1,704
Ph.D. Credit Hour$1,646
M.A. Programs Credit Hour Including Dual Degree (except Public Policy & Administration)$1,468
Master of Public Policy and Administration$934
Certificate in Sex Therapy$934
Audit Psy.D. Credit Hour $854
Audit Ph.D. Credit Hour$826
Audit M.A. Programs Credit Hour Including Dual Degree (except Public Policy & Administration)$736
Audit Master of Public Policy and Administration Credit Hour$466

Universal Fee (per semester)*

International Student Fee (per term)$1,054
Certificate Programs$438
Certificate in Sex Therapy$208
M.A. in Counseling: Art Therapy$478
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (full-time)$562
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (part-time) $370
M.A. in Counseling: Forensic Psychology$478
M.A. in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling$562
M.A. in Counseling: Sport and Health Psychology $742
M.A. in Couple & Family Therapy$478
M.A. in Public Policy and Administration (full-time)$478
M.A. in Public Policy and Administration (part-time)$208
M.A. in Forensic Mental Health Leadership$208
Dual Degree: FMHL and CMHC$562
Dual Degree: FMHL and M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling$562
M.S. in Sport and Human Performance$208
Dual Degree: M.S. Sport & Human Performance and CMHC$562
Dual Degree: M.S. Sport & Human Performance and M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling$562
Doctor (Ph.D.) in Art Therapy$562
Doctor (Ph.D.) of Couple & Family Therapy$562
Doctor (Ph.D.) of Counselor Education & Supervision$562
Doctor (Psy.D.) of Psychology in Clinical Psychology; All Emphases except Child & Adolescent$800
Doctor (Psy.D.) of Psychology in Clinical Psychology – Child & Adolescent Emphasis$800

Registration-Based Fees

Psy.D. Dissertation/Continuation Course$1,704
Psy.D. Internship Course (full-time)$1,704
Psy.D. Internship Course (part-time)$854
M.A. Pre-requisite$2,010
Psy.D. Pre-requisite $2,338
Study Abroad Fee – MAT-652-D,E,IS$400
Study Abroad Fee – MAT-655-A$400
Study Abroad Fee – MCFT-870$400
Study Abroad Fee – CFTD-870$400

Miscellaneous Fees

Course Drop$70
Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Late Registration$440
Official Transcript$10
Post-Add/Drop Registration$440
Returned Check (per occurrence)$70
Stop Payment $36
Transfer/Waiver Credit Evaluation$56
UPASS (charged per semester of full-time enrollment)$166
UPASS Replacement$50

*Please note: all tuition and fees are subject to change. Also note that students who are active in multiple programs will have the tuition rate and universal fee associated with their highest program assessed each semester.

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025 Chicago location)

Admission Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)$30
Deposit (non-refundable) – M.A. Programs $200
Deposit (non-refundable) – Doctoral Programs $300
Deferment Fee (non-refundable)$500

Tuition (per credit)*

Psy.D. Credit Hour$1,824
Ph.D. Credit Hour$1,762
M.A. Programs Credit Hour Including Dual Degree (except Public Policy & Administration)$1570
Master of Public Policy and Administration$1000
Certificate in Sex Therapy$1000
Audit Psy.D. Credit Hour $914
Audit Ph.D. Credit Hour$884
Audit M.A. Programs Credit Hour Including Dual Degree (except Public Policy & Administration)$788
Audit Master of Public Policy and Administration Credit Hour$498

Universal Fee (per semester)*

International Student Fee (per term)$1,402
Certificate Programs$468
Certificate in Sex Therapy$222
M.A. in Counseling: Art Therapy$478
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (full-time)$602
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (part-time) $369
M.A. in Counseling: Forensic Psychology$512
M.A. in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling$602
M.A. in Counseling: Sport and Health Psychology $794
M.A. in Couple & Family Therapy$512
M.A. in Public Policy and Administration (full-time)$478
M.A. in Public Policy and Administration (part-time)$222
M.A. in Forensic Mental Health Leadership$208
Dual Degree: FMHL and CMHC$602
Dual Degree: FMHL and M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling$602
M.S. in Sport and Human Performance$208
Dual Degree: M.S. Sport & Human Performance and CMHC$602
Dual Degree: M.S. Sport & Human Performance and M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling$602
Doctor (Ph.D.) in Art Therapy$562
Doctor (Ph.D.) of Couple & Family Therapy$562
Doctor (Ph.D.) of Counselor Education & Supervision$562
Doctor (Psy.D.) of Psychology in Clinical Psychology; All Emphases except Child & Adolescent$800
Doctor (Psy.D.) of Psychology in Clinical Psychology – Child & Adolescent Emphasis$856

Universal Fee (per semester)*

Psy.D. Dissertation/Continuation Course$1,704
Psy.D. Internship Course (full-time)$1,704
Psy.D. Internship Course (part-time)$854
M.A. Pre-requisite$2,010
Psy.D. Pre-requisite $2,338
Study Abroad Fee – MAT-652-D,E,IS$400
Study Abroad Fee – MAT-655-A$400
Study Abroad Fee – MCFT-870$400
Study Abroad Fee – CFTD-870$400

Registration-Based Fees

Psy.D. Dissertation/Continuation Course$1,824
Psy.D. Internship Course (full-time)$1,824
Psy.D. Internship Course (part-time)$914
Ph.D. Dissertation/Continuation Course $1,762
M.A. Pre-requisite$2,150
Psy.D. Pre-requisite $2,502
Study Abroad Fee – MAT-652-D,E,IS$428
Study Abroad Fee – MAT-655-A$428
Study Abroad Fee – MCFT-870$428
Study Abroad Fee – CFTD-870$428

Miscellaneous Fees

Course Drop$74
Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Late Registration$440
Official Transcript$10
Post-Add/Drop Registration$440
Returned Check (per occurrence)$74
Stop Payment $38
Transfer/Waiver Credit Evaluation$60
UPASS (charged per semester of full-time enrollment)$178
UPASS Replacement$54

*Please note: all tuition and fees are subject to change. Also note that students who are active in multiple programs will have the tuition rate and universal fee associated with their highest program assessed each semester.

Degree Completion Fees

Late Degree Completion Application$70
Late Graduation Application$70
Replacement Diploma$70

*Please note: all tuition and fees are subject to change. Also note that students who are active in multiple programs will have the tuition rate and universal fee associated with their highest program assessed each semester.

Additional Associated Expenses

Books and Supplies (per credit hour)$50
Living Expenses (e.g. Rent, Utilities) (per month of enrollment)$1,710
Transportation (per month of enrollment)$487
Miscellaneous Expenses (per month of enrollment)$240

In addition to Tuition and Fee charges, you may anticipate other costs associated with attending school. While your individual living expenses may differ, the following costs are budgeted in your Cost of Attendance at Adler University allowing for additional financial aid to help meet these potential expenses.

Tuition & Fees (2025-2026 Chicago location)

Admission Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)$30
Deposit (non-refundable) – M.A. Programs $214
Deposit (non-refundable) – Doctoral Programs $322
Deferment Fee (non-refundable)$536

Tuition (per credit)*

Psy.D. Credit Hour$1,879
Ph.D. Credit Hour$1,815
M.A. Programs Credit Hour Including Dual Degree (except Public Policy & Administration)$1,617
Master of Public Policy and Administration$1,030
Certificate in Sex Therapy$1,030
Audit Psy.D. Credit Hour $941
Audit Ph.D. Credit Hour$911
Audit M.A. Programs Credit Hour Including Dual Degree (except Public Policy & Administration)$812
Audit Master of Public Policy and Administration Credit Hour$513

Universal Fee (per semester)*

International Student Fee (per term)$1,402
Certificate Programs$468
Certificate in Sex Therapy$222
M.A. in Counseling: Art Therapy$478
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (full-time)$602
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (part-time) $369
M.A. in Counseling: Forensic Psychology$512
M.A. in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling$602
M.A. in Counseling: Sport and Health Psychology $794
M.A. in Couple & Family Therapy$512
M.A. in Public Policy and Administration (full-time)$478
M.A. in Public Policy and Administration (part-time)$222
M.A. in Forensic Mental Health Leadership$208
Dual Degree: FMHL and CMHC$602
Dual Degree: FMHL and M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling$602
M.S. in Sport and Human Performance$208
Dual Degree: M.S. Sport & Human Performance and CMHC$602
Dual Degree: M.S. Sport & Human Performance and M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling$602
Doctor (Ph.D.) in Art Therapy$562
Doctor (Ph.D.) of Couple & Family Therapy$562
Doctor (Ph.D.) of Counselor Education & Supervision$562
Doctor (Psy.D.) of Psychology in Clinical Psychology; All Emphases except Child & Adolescent$800
Doctor (Psy.D.) of Psychology in Clinical Psychology – Child & Adolescent Emphasis$856

Registration-Based Fees

Psy.D. Dissertation/Continuation Course$1,879
Psy.D. Internship Course (full-time)$1,879
Psy.D. Internship Course (part-time)$939
Ph.D. Dissertation/Continuation Course $1,762
M.A. Pre-requisite$2,150
Psy.D. Pre-requisite $2,502
Study Abroad Fee – MAT-652-D,E,IS$428
Study Abroad Fee – MAT-655-A$428
Study Abroad Fee – MCFT-870$428
Study Abroad Fee – CFTD-870$428

Miscellaneous Fees

Course Drop$74
Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Late Registration$440
Official Transcript$10
Post-Add/Drop Registration$440
Returned Check (per occurrence)$74
Stop Payment $38
Transfer/Waiver Credit Evaluation (per request)$60
UPASS (charged per semester of full-time enrollment)$178
UPASS Replacement$54
Tuition Insurance$111

*Please note: all tuition and fees are subject to change.

Tuition & Fees (2026-2027 Chicago location)

Admission Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)$30
Deposit (non-refundable) – M.A. Programs $200
Deposit (non-refundable) – Doctoral Programs $300
Deferment Fee (non-refundable)$500

Tuition (per credit)*

Psy.D. Credit Hour$1,935
Ph.D. Credit Hour$1,869
M.A. Programs Credit Hour Including Dual Degree (except Public Policy & Admin)$1,666
Master of Public Policy and Administration$1,061
Certificate in Sex Therapy$1,061
Audit Psy.D. Credit Hour$970
Audit Ph.D. Credit Hour$938
Audit M.A. Programs Credit Hour Including Dual Degree (except Public Policy & Adm)$836
Audit Master of Public Policy and Adm Credit Hour$528
International Student Fee (per term)$1,444

Universal Fee (per semester)*

Certificate in Sex Therapy$229
M.A. in Counseling: Art Therapy$492
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (full-time)$620
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (full-time)$408
M.A. in Counseling: Forensic Psychology$527
M.A. in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling$620
M.A. in Counseling: Sport and Health Psychology$818
M.A. in Public Policy and Administration (full-time)$492
M.A. in Public Policy and Administration (part-time)$229
M.A. in Forensic Mental Health Leadership$214
Dual Degree: FMHL and CMHC$620
Dual Degree: FMHL and M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling$620
M.S. in Sport and Human Performance$214
Dual Degree: M.S. Sport & Human Performance and CMHC$620
Dual Degree: M.S. Sport & Human Performance and M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling$620
Doctor (Ph.D.) in Art Therapy$579
Doctor (Ph.D.) of Couple & Family Therapy$579
Doctor (Ph.D.) of Counselor Education & Supervision$579
Doctor (Psy.D.) of Psyc in Clinical Psychology; All Emphases except Child & Adolescent$824
Doctor (Psy.D.) of Psychology in Clinical Psychology – Child & Adolescent Emphasis$882

Registration-Based Fees

Psy.D. Dissertation/Continuation Course$1,935
Psy.D. Internship Course (full-time)$1,935
Ph.D. Dissertation/Continuation Course$1,935
M.A. Pre-requisite$2,215
Psy.D. Pre-requisite$2,577
Study Abroad Fee$441

Miscellaneous Fees

Course Drop$74
Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Late Registration$440
Official Transcript$10
Post-Add/Drop Registration$440
Returned Check (per occurrence)$74
Stop Payment$38
Transfer/Waiver Credit Evaluation (per request)$60
UPASS (charged per semester of full-time enrollment)$178
Tuition Insurance$111

*Please note: all tuition and fees are subject to change.

Please make a selection using the filters above.

* All amounts listed are in U.S. dollars. Please note that the total calculated above may be reduced with scholarships available to incoming students and transfer credit. Tuition is subject to change, may increase slightly each year, and does not include other costs associated with attendance such as books.

Tuition & Fees (2023-2024, Online location)

Tuition (per credit)* All amounts listed are in U.S. dollars.

M.A. Programs – excluding Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality) $924
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality)**$1,454
Ph.D. Programs$924
Certificate Programs$924
Audit M.A. Programs$462
Audit Ph.D. Credit Hour$462

Universal Fee (per 16-week term)*

All Online Programs$546
Technology Fee$400
Certificate Programs (EXCEPT Sex Therapy)$438

Admissions Fees & Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (CMHC Online Only, non-refundable)$30

Miscellaneous Fees

Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Official Transcript$10
Returned Check (per occurrence)$70
Stop Payment $36
Deferment Fee$500

Additional Associated Expenses

Books and Supplies (per credit hour)$50
Living Expenses (e.g. Rent, Utilities) (per month of enrollment)$1,710
Miscellaneous Expenses (per month of enrollment)$240

In addition to Tuition and Fee charges, you may anticipate other costs associated with attending school. While your individual living expenses may differ, the following costs are budgeted in your Cost of Attendance at Adler University allowing for additional financial aid to help meet these potential expenses.

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025, Online location)

Tuition (per credit)* All amounts listed are in U.S. dollars.

M.A. Programs – excluding Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality) $972
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality)**$1,530
Ph.D. Programs$972
Certificate Programs$972
Audit M.A. Programs$486
Audit Ph.D. Credit Hour$486

** The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality) is an alternate learning format for our Clinical Mental Health Counseling CACREP-accredited program, offered through our Chicago Campus. The tuition rate reflects the on-campus Masters’ degree programs.

Universal Fee (per 16-week term)*

All Online Programs$574
Technology Fee$500
Certificate Programs (EXCEPT Sex Therapy)$468

Admissions Fees & Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (CMHC Online Only, non-refundable)$30

Miscellaneous Fees

Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Official Transcript$10
Returned Check (per occurrence)$74
Stop Payment $38
Deferment Fee$500

Additional Associated Expenses

Books and Supplies (per credit hour)$50
Living Expenses (e.g. Rent, Utilities) (per month of enrollment)$1,710
Miscellaneous Expenses (per month of enrollment)$240

In addition to Tuition and Fee charges, you may anticipate other costs associated with attending school. While your individual living expenses may differ, the following costs are budgeted in your Cost of Attendance at Adler University allowing for additional financial aid to help meet these potential expenses.

Tuition & Fees (2025-2026, Online location)

Tuition (per credit)* All amounts listed are in U.S. dollars.

M.A. Programs – excluding Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality) $1,001
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality)**$1,576
Ph.D. Programs$1,001
Certificate Programs$1,001
Audit M.A. Programs$501
Audit Ph.D. Credit Hour$501

** The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality) is an alternate learning format for our Clinical Mental Health Counseling CACREP-accredited program, offered through our Chicago Campus. The tuition rate reflects the on-campus Masters’ degree programs.

Universal Fee (per 16-week term)*

All Online Programs$574
Technology Fee$500
Certificate Programs (EXCEPT Sex Therapy)$468

Admissions Fees & Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (CMHC Online Only, non-refundable)$30

Miscellaneous Fees

Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Official Transcript$10
Returned Check (per occurrence)$74
Stop Payment $38
Deferment Fee$500
Tuition Insurance$106

Additional Associated Expenses

Books and Supplies (per credit hour)$50
Living Expenses (e.g. Rent, Utilities) (per month of enrollment)$1,710
Miscellaneous Expenses (per month of enrollment)$240

In addition to Tuition and Fee charges, you may anticipate other costs associated with attending school. While your individual living expenses may differ, the following costs are budgeted in your Cost of Attendance at Adler University allowing for additional financial aid to help meet these potential expenses.

Tuition & Fees (2026-2027, Online location)

Tuition (per credit)* All amounts listed are in U.S. dollars.

M.A. Programs – excluding Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality)$1031
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality)**$1623
Ph.D. Programs$1031
Certificate Programs$1061
Audit M.A. Programs$516
Audit Ph.D. Credit Hour$516

** The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality) is an alternate learning format for our Clinical Mental Health Counseling CACREP-accredited program, offered through our Chicago Campus. The tuition rate reflects the on-campus Masters’ degree programs.

Universal Fee (per 16-week term)*

All Online Programs$591
Technology Fee$515
Certificate in Sex Therapy$229

Admissions Fees & Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (CMHC Online Only, non-refundable)$32
Admissions Application Fee (for all programs)$30
Deposit (non-refundable) – M.A. Programs $200
Deposit (non-refundable) – Doctoral Programs $300

Miscellaneous Fees

Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Official Transcript$10
Returned Check (per occurrence)$74
Stop Payment $38
Deferment Fee$500
Tuition Insurance$111

In addition to Tuition and Fee charges, you may anticipate other costs associated with attending school. While your individual living expenses may differ, the following costs are budgeted in your Cost of Attendance at Adler University allowing for additional financial aid to help meet these potential expenses.

Please make a selection using the filters above.

* All amounts listed are in Canadian dollars. Please note that the total calculated above may be reduced with scholarships available to incoming students and transfer credit. Tuition is subject to change, may increase slightly each year, and does not include other costs associated with attendance including books and living expenses. In addition, some programs may have additional costs associated with qualifying exams. Also note that students who are active in multiple programs will have the tuition rate and fees associated with their highest program assessed each semester.

Tuition & Fees (2023-2024 Vancouver location, in Canadian dollars)

Admission Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)$30
Deposit for Master’s Programs (non-refundable) $200
Deposit for Psy.D. Program (non-refundable)$300
Deposit for International Students (non-refundable)$5,000
Start Date Deferment Fee (non-refundable)$500

Tuition (per credit)*

Psy.D. Credit Hour $1,234
Master’s Programs Credit Hour$1,110
Audit Master’s Credit Hour$554

Fees

Universal Fee (Student Activity Fee Per Term) $312
International Student Fee (Per Term)$1052
PSYD-707 Assessment Practicum Continued$1,234
PSYD-708 Therapy Practicum Continued$1,234
PSYD-906 Dissertation Continued$1,234
PSYD-691 Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Exam – Intervention$1,234
PSYD-990 Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Exam – Assessment$1,234
PSYD Testing Fee$170
PSYD Practicum Insurance Fee$110
PSYD Time to Track Fee$44
MACP/MAOP 529 Thesis Continued$1,110
MACP-610 Practicum Continued$110
MACP/MART 995 Master’s Clinical Qualifying Exam$1,110
MART 204 Social Justice Practicum Continued$110
MART 205 Professional Development Seminar Continued$1,110
MART 469 Clinical Seminar Continued$1,110
MART 482 Clinical Practicum Continued$110
MACP/MART 473 Pre Practicum Skills Lab$738
MACP-473-SYC Pre-practicum Counselling Skills Clinic $1,678
MACP/MAOP Research Fee$816
MART Art Supply Fee$140
Practicum Insurance Fee$110
Time to Track Fee$44
GPP Program Fee$5,000

*Please note: all tuition and fees are subject to change.

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025, Vancouver location, in Canadian dollars)

Admission Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)$30
Deposit for Master’s Programs (non-refundable) $200
Deposit for Psy.D. Program (non-refundable)$300
Deposit for International Students (non-refundable)$5,000
Start Date Deferment Fee (non-refundable)$500

** The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online Modality) is an alternate learning format for our Clinical Mental Health Counseling CACREP-accredited program, offered through our Chicago Campus. The tuition rate reflects the on-campus Masters’ degree programs.

Tuition (per credit)*

Psy.D. Credit Hour $1,308
Master’s Programs Credit Hour$1,176
Audit Master’s Credit Hour$588

Fees

Universal Fee (Student Activity Fee Per Term) $375
International Student Fee (Per Term)$1400
PSYD-707 Assessment Practicum Continued$1,308
PSYD-708 Therapy Practicum Continued$1,308
PSYD-906 Dissertation Continued$1,308
PSYD-691 Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Exam – Intervention$1,308
PSYD-990 Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Exam – Assessment$1,308
PSYD Testing Fee$180
PSYD Practicum Insurance Fee$150
PSYD Time to Track Fee$70
MACP/MAOP 529 Thesis Continued$1,176
MACP-610 Practicum Continued$150
MACP/MART 995 Master’s Clinical Qualifying Exam$1,176
MART 204 Social Justice Practicum Continued$150
MART 205 Professional Development Seminar Continued$1,176
MART 469 Clinical Seminar Continued$1,176
MART 482 Clinical Practicum Continued$150
MACP/MART 473 Pre Practicum Skills Lab$1,100
MACP-473-SYC Pre-practicum Counselling Skills Clinic $1,778
MACP/MAOP Research Fee$864
MART Art Supply Fee$148
Practicum Insurance Fee$150
Time to Track Fee$70

*Please note: all tuition and fees are subject to change.

Tuition & Fees (2025-2026, Vancouver location, in Canadian dollars)

Admission Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)$30
Deposit for Master’s Programs (non-refundable) $200
Deposit for Psy.D. Program (non-refundable)$300
Deposit for International Students (non-refundable)$5,000
Start Date Deferment Fee (non-refundable)$500

Tuition (per credit)*

Psy.D. Credit Hour $1,347
Master’s Programs Credit Hour$1,211
Audit Master’s Credit Hour$606

Admissions Fees & Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (CMHC Online Only, non-refundable)$30

Miscellaneous Fees

Late Payment Fee (% of past due balance)2%
Official Transcript$10
Returned Check (per occurrence)$74
Stop Payment $38
Deferment Fee$500
Tuition Insurance$106

Fees

Universal Fee (Student Activity Fee Per Term) $375
International Student Fee (Per Term)$1,400
PSYD-709 Supplemental Practicum Continued$150
PSYD-906 Dissertation Continued$1,347
PSYD-691 Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Exam – Intervention$1,347
PSYD-990 Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Exam – Assessment$1,347
PSYD Testing Fee$180
PSYD Practicum Insurance Fee$150
PSYD Time to Track Fee$70
MACP/MAOP 529 Thesis Continued$1,211
MACP-610 Practicum Continued$150
MACP/MART 995 Master’s Clinical Qualifying Exam$1,211
MART 204 Social Justice Practicum Continued$150
MART 205 Professional Development Seminar Continued$1,211
MART 469 Clinical Seminar Continued$1,211
MART 482 Clinical Practicum Continued$150
MACP/MART 473 Pre Practicum Skills Lab$1,100
MACP-473-SYC Pre-practicum Counselling Skills Clinic $1,778
MACP/MAOP Research Fee$864
MART Art Supply Fee$148
Practicum Insurance Fee$150
Time to Track Fee$70

In addition to Tuition and Fee charges, you may anticipate other costs associated with attending school. While your individual living expenses may differ, the following costs are budgeted in your Cost of Attendance at Adler University allowing for additional financial aid to help meet these potential expenses.

Tuition & Fees (2026-2027, Vancouver location, in Canadian dollars)

Admission Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee (non-refundable)$30
Deposit for Master’s Programs (non-refundable) $200
Deposit for Psy.D. Program (non-refundable)$300
Deposit for International Students (non-refundable)$5,000
Start Date Deferment Fee (non-refundable)$500

Tuition (per credit)*

Psy.D. Credit Hour $1,387
Master’s Programs Credit Hour$1,247
Audit Master’s Credit Hour$624

Fees

PSYD Universal Fee (Per Term)$556
MACP/MACPSY Universal Fee (Per Term)$675
MCP/MCPSY Universal Fee (Per Term)$526
MAIOP Universal Fee (Per Term)$649
MIOP Universal Fee (Per Term)$501
MART Universal Fee (Per Term)$651
MPPA Universal Fee (Per Term)$601
MOPHW Universal Fee (Per Term)$462
International Student Fee (Per Term)$1,442
PSYD-709 Supplemental Practicum Continued$155
PSYD-906 Dissertation Continued$1,387
PSYD-691 Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Exam – Intervention$1,387
PSYD-990 Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Exam – Assessment$1,387
MACP 529/MAIOP 554 Thesis Continued$1,247
MACP-610 Practicum Continued$155
MACP/MART 995 Master’s Clinical Qualifying Exam$1,247
MART 204 Social Justice Practicum Continued$155
MART 205 Professional Development Seminar Continued$1,247
MART 669 Clinical Seminar Continued$1,247
MART 679 Clinical Practicum Continued$155
MACP/MART 473 Pre Practicum Skills Lab$1,133

In addition to Tuition and Fee charges, you may anticipate other costs associated with attending school. While your individual living expenses may differ, the following costs are budgeted in your Cost of Attendance at Adler University allowing for additional financial aid to help meet these potential expenses.

Other fees apply for International Students
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Payment Plans + schedules

Students are responsible for all tuition and fees at the time due regardless of pending employer or third-party reimbursement unless other financial arrangements have been made.

Tuition fees due period

Tuition and fees are due and payable one month after the registration period ends.

Payment processing

Payments made to the University are first applied against any previously existing balance, then to current charges.

Students receiving financial aid

Students receiving financial aid funds are responsible for submitting payment for all tuition and fees that will not be covered by the amount of aid anticipated.

Monthly payment plans

Payment plans (deferred monthly installments) are available. Interested students can contact the Office of Student Accounts for more information. Inquiries should be initiated prior to the published tuition due date.

Tuition Refunds

Students who have officially withdrawn from the University or specific courses may be entitled to a tuition refund to be paid within 15 business days of receipt of the official withdrawal or drop request. Refunds will be based upon the total charge incurred rather than the amount paid by the student.

Chicago

Students who have withdrawn from the University, (including those who have taken a leave of absence) or who have dropped individual courses, may receive a tuition refund. Please contact the Office of Student Accounts for questions regarding refund policies for Chicago programs.

Vancouver

Students who have officially withdrawn from the University or specific courses, may be entitled to a tuition refund to be paid within 15 business days of receipt of the official withdrawal or drop request. Refunds will be based upon the total charge incurred rather than the amount paid by the student.

The percentage of tuition refunded excludes the nonrefundable domestic student tuition deposit, international student deposit*, and all other fees, and is determined in accordance with the following schedule:

  • End of 10th calendar day of the course period, 100%.
  • 11th calendar day of the course period through the end of the term, 0%
  • To initiate a refund, written notice must be provided: (a) By a student to the institution when the student withdraws; or (b) By the institution to the student where the institution dismisses a student

*Refund entitlement is calculated on the total fees due under the contract, less the applicable nonrefundable application, deposit, or registration fees. Where total fees have not yet been collected, the institution is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date and a student may be required to make up monies due under the contract.

Admissions Deposit Refunds

  • Domestic student deposits are non-refundable.
  • International student deposits will be refunded in full less the admissions processing fee of $200 should the student not be able to obtain a Visa/Study Permit prior to the start of the program. Students should submit an International Student Refund Request form to the Student Accounts Office.
  • International student deposits will be refunded in full less the admissions deposit of $5,000 should the student choose not to start their program after obtaining their Visa/Study Permit.
  • International student deposits made once a student has started a program will be used as credit for future registration in courses. Should the student choose to withdraw from the program or University at any time, any credit on account will be refunded.

Online

Students who have withdrawn from the University, (including those who have taken a leave of absence) or who have dropped individual courses, may receive a tuition refund. Please contact the Office of Student Accounts for questions regarding refund policies for online programs.

FAQs Across Campuses

Find answers to common questions about tuition, fees, and payment details for Adler’s Chicago, Vancouver, and Online campuses.

I am applying to the Online Campus. Can I request a Student Visa/Study Permit?

No. Online Campus coursework can be completed 100% online and does not require applicants to travel to the US or Canada. All requirements can be completed in your home country.

I have a NACAC approved evaluated transcript, but it isn’t course by course. Will this be sufficient for my application?

No. All evaluated foreign transcripts must be evaluated course by course.

What is a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)?

A provincial attestation letter (PAL) is a letter provided by the province or where you plan to study. It confirms that you have been assigned one of the available spaces to study in that province.

Most students will need to provide a PAL in their study permit application. The most common situations where students need to provide a PAL are:

  • You apply for a study permit from outside Canada.
  • You change Canadian institutions and need to apply for a new study permit.

Do I need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)?

Yes, most international applicants will require a PAL to begin the study permit process at Adler University Vancouver location. Please navigate to this page for more information or contact your Admissions Advisor. Study permit: Get the right documents Provincial attestation letter or territorial attestation letter – Canada.ca

How long will it take to receive my PAL?

If admitted to the University, you will receive your PAL via email within 72 hours of acceptance.

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