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Accelerated MS Entry Point

Students will pay for a total of six (6) terms. At SHRS students pay undergraduate tuition and fees for the first four (4) semesters. The student will then pay graduate tuition and fees for the last two (2) semesters of the program.

Post-Baccalaureate Entry Point

Students pay undergraduate tuition and fees for the first two (2) semesters and will then pay graduate tuition and fees for the last four (4) terms of the program.

Didactic Program in Dietetics Entry Point

Students will pay graduate tuition and fees for all terms of the program.

Cost Breakdowns

Estimated Total Cost¹ of the Program (3 years, PA resident): $87,859

Estimated Total Cost¹ of the Program (3 years, Out-of-State resident): $144,659

In-State

Tuition and Fees²		Year 1 – Undergraduate³	Year 2 – Undergraduate⁴	Year 3 – Graduate
Tuition	Fall	$12,940	$12,940	$15,447
	Spring	$12,940	$12,940	$15,477
	Total	$25,880	$25,880	$30,894
Mandatory University Fees		$1,370	$1,230	$1,230
Estimated Additional Fees and Incidental Costs*		$430	$350	$595
Estimated Total Cost of the Program				$87,859

Out-of-State

Tuition and Fees²		Year 1 – Undergraduate³	Year 2 – Undergraduate⁴	Year 3 – Graduate
Tuition	Fall	$25,459	$25,459	$18,809
	Spring	$25,459	$25,459	$18,809
	Total	$50,918	$50,918	$37,618
Mandatory University Fees		$1,370	$1,230	$1,230
Estimated Additional Fees and Incidental Costs*		$430	$350	$595
Estimated Total Cost of the Program				$144,659

*These fees will be paid directly to other parties. For an itemized list of additional fees, please refer to the student handbook.

This total is for three years in the Dietitian Nutritionist Program. This cost does not include the cost of health insurance, which students are required to maintain.
Based upon Tuition for 2024-25 Academic Year
Post-baccalaureate students enter here.
Students entering from an accredited DPD program enter here.

University Tuition and Fees Breakdown

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Funding resources

Program-specific Funding Resources

Students are encouraged to take a look at these opportunities for both funding and furthering their education.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy Membership Required)

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, through its many association groups, offers a variety of scholarships and educational stipends to individuals pursuing undergraduate and advanced degrees in dietetics or food and nutrition-related areas. General scholarship and educational stipend information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, the dietetic practice groups and affiliate (state) and district dietetic associations can be accessed from the respective group.

Schoolwide Funding Resources

Matriculated SHRS students at the undergraduate and graduate level have the opportunity to apply for the following scholarships and financial award opportunities. Some awards are offered through the University and others are school-wide.

Merit Scholarship

The merit scholarships comprise three awards administered under a common application process. The purpose of these scholarships is to acknowledge and aid students who demonstrate high-level scholastic achievement and financial need. Multiple scholarships are awarded per year, pending available funds.

Current SHRS students can review eligibility and criteria for this scholarship on the Current Student Hub.

Selection of Awardees Details

Awardees will be selected by the SHRS Executive Committee. The amount of the awards will depend on available funds and the student’s financial needs and essay composition.

Students only need to apply once and will automatically be considered for all three awards.
- Anne Pascasio Scholarship
- SHRS Alumni Endowed Scholarship
- UPMC Endowed Scholarship
Students can only receive the scholarship once as an undergrad and once as a graduate student.

Awards for the 2024-2025 term will be announced in mid-January 2025 and be applied to the student’s spring bill.

The Dr. Timothy C. and Mrs. Cynthia B. Sell Student Award

Donors Dr. Timothy Sell and Mrs. Cynthia Sell have established an endowed fund to promote diversity and inclusion within the SHRS student body. The SHRS Faculty Executive Committee will choose the award recipient(s) in mid-January and the award will be applied to the student’s spring tuition bill. Awards will be presented annually pending receipt of qualifying applications.

Current SHRS students can review eligibility and criteria for this scholarship on the Current Student Hub.

Selection of Awardees Details

Awardees will be selected by the SHRS Executive Committee. The amount of the awards will depend on available funds and the student’s financial needs and essay composition. Awards will be announced in mid-January and be applied to the student’s spring bill.

University Scholarships and Resources

Pitt Alumni Association Scholarships
The Pitt Alumni Association manages multiple scholarships that students may be eligible to apply for.
Honors College Scholarships
The University Honors College (UHC) advises undergraduates, seniors and alumni who are interested in pursuing national and international awards. These opportunities both recognize past accomplishments and give students enriching educational experiences beyond the classroom. The UHC provides guidance and support on scholarship, fellowship and grant competitions.

PittFund$Me

PittFund$Me connects students with real, relevant scholarships.

Current Pitt Students – How to Apply

Current Pitt students can access PittFund$Me by following this process:

Login to your MyPitt account and search for PittFund$Me. Select the icon and you will be directed to your Student Dashboard.
Once in the system, you will be asked a series of basic questions that will match you to scholarship opportunities from the University of Pittsburgh and outside organizations (all external scholarships have been fully vetted for legitimacy so that you can apply confidently).
The more questions you answer, the more scholarships you can be matched to (you will only see Pitt scholarships when they are open and if they require an application).
For matched scholarships, click the Apply button to navigate to the external organization’s website where you can submit your application.

You’ll be able to manage all of your applications in your personalized dashboard, and Pitt will post alerts for new scholarships that might be interesting to you.

Learn more here.

Search for a Scholarship

Use the Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarship search.

University Financial Aid

Visit studentaid.gov to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pitt Federal School code – 008815

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh
139 University Place, Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Contact Information:

Email: finaid@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7488
Website: https://oafa.pitt.edu/contact-us/

Resources

NOTE: Providing your social security number to the University of Pittsburgh in your application for admission is optional. Some SHRS graduate applications do not ask prospective students for their SSN. However, please be advised that you must provide your SSN to the University of Pittsburgh if you are completing the FAFSA or expecting a 1098-T to submit to the IRS for tuition-related expenses. Please click here for information on how to provide your SSN to the University of Pittsburgh if your application does not give you the option to include it with submission.

International Student Financial Information

The Office of International Services (OIS) provides a financial document to inform international graduate students of the financial requirement in order to issue a student visa document (Form I-20 or DS-2019). The document is updated annually.

See the International Graduate Financial Information 2025-2026 here.

International students are not eligible for Federal Student Financial Aid through the University of Pittsburgh.
International students are eligible to work on campus.
- Please find additional information on the Office of International Services website.
- International students may be eligible for a limited number of graduate student researcher positions (these positions are typically awarded to students in our Doctor of Philosophy programs) as well as certain SHRS scholarships.
  - Check out the SHRS scholarships below for eligibility requirements and guidelines.

Dietitian Nutritionist Program (MS)

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estimated program costs

Cost Breakdowns

In-State

Out-of-State

University Tuition and Fees Breakdown

Funding resources

Program-specific Funding Resources

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy Membership Required)

Schoolwide Funding Resources

Merit Scholarship

The Dr. Timothy C. and Mrs. Cynthia B. Sell Student Award

University Scholarships and Resources

PittFund$Me

Search for a Scholarship

University Financial Aid

Resources

International Student Financial Information

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