Program Fees and Costs
The fees and costs associated with completing a Dietetics program vary with the program you select. Choose your program of interest below to see detailed breakdowns.
Undergraduate Coordinated Program (4 + 1)
As an undergraduate Dietetics major, you can expect tuition to approximate those of other UConn students and as a Graduate student in your 3rd year. In addition, you will be responsible for four-credits of summer tuition including university fees (approximately $2,219 for summer 2021). You should also budget for added expenses like uniforms and clinical travel. While on your clinical placements, you are responsible for all additional expenses including transportation to/from your clinical site, housing, and parking fees. These vary based on your clinical site. You are also required to pay full UConn fees and tuition during off-campus clinical experiences. Finally, you should expect to incur additional expenses related to clinical compliance (background checks, drug screenings, immunizations, etc.). See detailed breakdown below. See UConn Financial Aid for details about undergraduate financial aid options that may be available to you.
| Program Costs for 4 + 1 CP 2022-2023 | |||
| In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| Tuition & Fees | $18,524 | $41,192 | |
| Residence Hall (average) & Board | $13,258 | $13,258 | |
| Summer Externship through nondegree. Check fee schedule here (Fee 2021) |
$3,829
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| Name Tag |
$10 |
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| Textbooks (per semester) |
$300-$700 |
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| Physical Exam and Lab Tests (varies based on health insurance) |
$200-300 |
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| Health Insurance |
$3,198 |
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| Complio Tracking & Background Services and Drug Screens (varies depending on number of states lived in) |
~$83 |
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| Transportation Transportation (In first year and fall semester of the second year, students may carpool and share expenses but during spring of the second year a car is needed. Mileage varies but may be up to 150 miles per week.) |
Variable |
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| Campus Parking (https://park.uconn.edu/storrs-campus/) |
Variable |
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| Parking at sites (some site may require fees) |
Variable |
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| Fall/Spring CT Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics meeting |
~$50 |
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| National Certified Professional Food Manager Exam | $28 | ||
| Strongly Recommended: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | $58 | ||
| * There may be additional costs for clinical compliance | |||
| Program Costs for the Master's Coordinated Dietetics Program 2021-2022 | |||
| In-State | Out-of-State | Regional | |
| Tuition & Fees/Year* | $20,352 | $42,264 | $31,248 |
| Room & Board/Year (variable)* | $13,258 | $13,258 | $13,258 |
| Summer Externship though nondegree. Fee schedule link https://summersession.uconn.edu/dates-fees/ (fee 2021) |
$2,219 |
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| Textbooks (per semester) |
$300-$700 |
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| Physical Exam & Lab Tests (varies based upon health insurance) |
$100-200 |
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| Complio Tracking & Background Services and Drug Screens (varies depending on number of states lived in) |
~$83 |
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| Health Insurance |
$3,198 |
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| Transportation (~150 miles/week may be able to carpool) |
Variable |
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| Campus Parking (https://park.uconn.edu/storrs-campus/) |
Variable |
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| Parking at sites (some site may require fees) |
Variable |
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| Fall/Spring CT Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics meeting |
~$58 |
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| National Certified Professional Food Manager Exam |
$28 |
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| Strongly Recommended: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics |
$50 |
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| * There may be additional costs for clinical compliance | |||
Master’s-Level Coordinated Program + MS in Health Promotion Sciences (4 + 2)
For the 2021-2022 academic year, typical tuition and fees for full-time enrollment (9+ credits) in UConn graduate programs including the MS in Health Promotion Sciences are listed below. Additionally, you will be responsible for six credits of summer tuition including university fees (approximately $3,829 for summer 2021). You should also budget for added expenses like uniforms and clinical travel. While on your clinical placements, you are responsible for all additional expenses including transportation to/from your clinical site, housing, and parking fees. These vary based on your clinical site. Finally, you should expect to incur additional expenses related to clinical compliance (background checks, drug screenings, immunizations, etc.). See detailed breakdown below. See UConn Financial Aid for details about graduate financial aid options that may be available to you.
| Program Costs for the Master's Coordinated Dietetics Program 2021-2022 | |||
| In-State | Out-of-State | Regional | |
| Tuition & Fees/Year* | $20,352 | $42,264 | $31,248 |
| Room & Board/Year (variable)* | $13,258 | $13,258 | $13,258 |
| Summer Externship though nondegree. Fee schedule link (fee 2020) |
$3,829 |
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| Name Tag |
$10 |
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| Textbooks (per semester) |
$300-$700 |
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| Physical Exam & Lab Tests (varies based upon health insurance) |
$100-200 |
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| Complio Tracking & Background Services and Drug Screens (varies depending on number of states lived in) |
~$83 |
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| Health Insurance |
$3,198 |
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| Transportation (~150 miles/week may be able to carpool) |
Variable |
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| Campus Parking (https://park.uconn.edu/storrs-campus/) |
Variable |
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| Parking at sites (some site may require fees) |
Variable |
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| Fall/Spring CT Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics meeting |
~$58 |
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| National Certified Professional Food Manager Exam |
$28 |
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| Strongly Recommended: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics |
$50 |
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| * There may be additional costs for clinical compliance | |||
Dietetic Internship
As a Dietetic Intern, you will incur a variety of costs related to your enrollment at UConn and to your supervised practice hours at clinical sites. The following is an estimate of anticipated costs for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| Item | Estimated cost |
| Program Registration Fee | $4,938 |
| To enhance the learning experience, students in the Dietetic Internship will be required to enroll in 6 graduate credits through Non-Degree Services and will incur an additional expense of $806/credit plus additional University fees. These classes will be offered on the Storrs campus. | $6,581 |
| Name tag | $11 |
| Physical examination & lab tests (Varies based upon personal health insurance) | $100-$200 |
| Health Insurance (Varies depending on policy & coverage) | $3,200 |
| Textbooks & references | $200-$400 |
| Transportation (Approximately 100 miles per week) | Variable |
| University of Connecticut commuter parking permit | $122-$244 |
| Parking near Hartford Hospital | $40/2 weeks OR $80/month |
| Complio Tracking & Background Services (varies depending on number of states lived in) | ~$83 |
| Off-campus housing (Varies dependent upon location) | $7,000 |
| Off-campus board (Not provided) | $2,000 |
| Internship application fee | $70 |
| Fall/Spring CT Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics meeting | ~$100 |
| Strongly recommended: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership | $58 |
Additionally, Dietetic Interns are required to have a calculator, computer, and access to the Internet. Undergraduate textbooks should be used as reference materials.