Rocky Vista University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Rocky Vista University?

RVU's published graduate costs require careful interpretation because an institution-wide graduate tuition figure may not be the tuition charged for a particular DO or master's program. In IPEDS data for 2024-25, the reported full-time graduate figures were the same for in-state and out-of-state students:

• Average graduate tuition: $33,318 for the academic year.
• Required graduate fees: $4,099 for the academic year.
• Reported part-time graduate charge: $869 per credit hour.

These are reporting-year figures, not a current, program-specific price quote. Applicants should use the current RVU tuition schedule and financial aid cost-of-attendance budget for their degree and campus. A complete budget includes applicable tuition and mandatory fees plus estimates for housing, food, books and equipment, transportation, health-related expenses, and personal costs. Clinical rotations may change travel or housing needs.

Published cost of attendance is a budgeting measure, not necessarily the amount billed by RVU. Eligible students may use federal graduate loans, scholarships, or qualifying military education benefits, subject to program rules and individual circumstances. For context, IPEDS reported an average graduate military education benefit of $30,563 in 2024-25 among the recipients counted in that measure; it is not a standard award or a prediction of any applicant's benefit.

What are the work-study opportunities at Rocky Vista University?

RVU students considering paid work should distinguish ordinary part-time employment from Federal Work-Study, a need-based aid program that requires eligibility and an eligible position. A financial aid award, if one includes Work-Study, is an opportunity to earn wages through work - not money automatically credited to a tuition bill.

Graduate medical coursework and clinical schedules can make regular employment difficult, especially during rotations. Students should ask RVU's financial aid office whether Work-Study or other campus jobs are available for their program and how openings are posted. For professional development, medical students should also use their program's advising on clinical experiences, licensing milestones, and residency applications; those services have a different purpose from a paid student job.