Graduate MAT Degree in Elementary EducationTuition and Financial Aid
We know that college is a huge investment and one of the most important ones you’ll ever make. That’s why we’re invested in helping make your Quinnipiac education affordable. Whether it’s grants, scholarships, loans or a job, we’ll help you explore every option and make a plan that works for you.
Tuition is based on a per-credit rate at the graduate level. The 2025-26 graduate tuition rate for the MAT program is $675 per credit. Tuition and fees are subject to annual updates. View a detailed breakdown of fees.
Possible Expenses (Indirect Costs)
Indirect costs are possible expenses related to the pursuit of your degree. Amounts listed for books, miscellaneous, transportation and living expenses are estimated allowances that are not part of a student’s bill. These costs are used when calculating financial aid eligibility.
Possible Expense
Summer
Fall or Spring*
Books and Supplies
$425-850 based on enrollment
$425-850 based on enrollment
Miscellaneous Expenses
$400-600 based on enrollment
$900-1,000 based on enrollment
Transportation
$350-876 based on enrollment
$788-2,625 based on enrollment
Living Allowance (off campus, not with parent/guardian)
$6,140-9,120 based on enrollment
$13,815-$15,330 based on enrollment
Living Allowance (off campus, with parent/guardian)
$2,824-4,086 based on enrollment
$6,129
Loan Fees (average)
$69
$104
All figures are based on current allowances for the 2025-26 academic year.
*The amount reflected is per semester.
All graduate students are charged fees related to their program of study. Below is a detailed breakdown of graduate fees charged per semester. See the Direct Costs tab for full program costs.
Fees for Academic Year 2025-26
Fee Type
Amount
Student fees1
$50 per credit, not to exceed $450 per semester
Registration fees
$30 per term summer session and clinical only semesters
$30 per term (fall, spring, summer 1, summer 2 and J-term) for online programs
Technology and lab fees
$420 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time students
$195 per semester (fall/spring) for part-time students
$105 for summer semester (full-time or part-time)
Mandatory accident insurance2
$25 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time on campus students
Commuter meal plan (required)2
$270 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time on campus students
Course Fees (Masters in Teaching)
$515 for students taking ED 514, ED 554, ED 615, ED 617
$1,030 for students taking ED 601, ED 605, SPED 650
1 Student fees cover the experiences and services that complement and support academics. 2 Not applicable to students in strictly online degree and certificate programs. Not charged for clinical or student-teaching semesters.
Practical, hands-on experience in the classroom
As an MAT candidate, you may participate in an internship or residency during the fall and spring semesters of the program. Quinnipiac and our partnering schools provide you with guided, hands-on professional practice while reducing some costs of the program.
Candidates who are not employed by a school district will be placed as either an intern or a resident. These candidates will receive a reduction in tuition of up to 50% by means of a tuition remission for serving in such capacity. Candidates employed by a school district may be eligible for employee tuition assistance. Financial aid is available for all candidates in the MAT program.
Interns serve in area schools in a variety of capacities and as substitute teachers with guidance from an on-site adviser and from a Quinnipiac faculty member. Each intern has the opportunity to participate in staff meetings and take part in all school operations.
Residents spend the entire school year with one teacher in one classroom in the role of co-teacher. The classroom teacher and a Quinnipiac faculty member will provide guidance throughout the school year. Each resident can participate in staff meetings and take part in all school operations.
School employees continue working in the capacity in which they were hired.
After successfully completing one year of studies in the MAT program, a candidate can be hired as a teacher of record under a Resident Educator Certificate issued by the State of Connecticut.
You will be off to a strong start — gaining experience in a professional environment while also gaining perspective and support from your Quinnipiac faculty and classmates.
Preparing the next generation of STEM educators
Quinnipiac University’s School of Education has been awarded a $751,755 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant to support the development of highly qualified Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) educators and help address the national shortage of STEM teachers.
The grant will provide scholarships for 18 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) candidates with STEM majors to participate in an immersive residency program during their graduate year. This includes both secondary education candidates in biology, chemistry or mathematics, as well as elementary education candidates, who have an appropriate STEM major.
Program Benefits
Grant funding and participation in the program will:
Cover 90 percent of program tuition
Offer extensive hands-on classroom experience, followed by three years of support and mentorship.
Organize a full-year co-teaching residency alongside an experienced mentor teacher in a local school district
Provide professional development activitiesm including workshops led by STEM experts, participation in STEM events for K-12 audiences and attendance at national STEM education conferences
Apply and Learn More
The first cohort is set to begin in Summer 2026. For inquiries about applying for this unique opportunity to become a highly qualified STEM teacher, or for those considering the teaching profession more generally, you are encouraged to reach out to Quinnipiac’s Graduate Admissions Office.
