Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at DePaul University is $44,460. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.16% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $49,134.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $45,863 , a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
DePaul Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$43,100$18,609
2023-2024$44,460$21,234
Change % 2023-20243.16%14.11%
2024-2025$45,863$24,229

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $22,525. The graduate tuition has been risen by 1.88% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $30,587.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $22,949 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 1.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
DePaul Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$22,109$18,609
2023-2024$22,525$21,234
Change % 2023-20241.88%14.11%
2024-2025$22,949$24,229

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at DePaul. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $749. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $851.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$726
2023-2024$749
2024-2025$773
Graduate2022-2023$835
2023-2024$851
2024-2025$867

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,234. The Living costs increased by 14.11% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The DePaul's 2024 on-campus COA is $66,798 and off-campus COA is $66,798.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At DePaul
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$44,460
Room & Board$18,468$18,468
Personal Expenses$2,766$2,766
Books & Supplies$1,104
Cost of Attendance$66,798$66,798
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

DePaul Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at DePaul?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at DePaul is $186,136.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
DePaul 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$45,275$46,104$46,949$47,809$186,136
Class of 2029Fall 2025$46,104$46,949$47,809$48,684$189,546
Class of 2030Fall 2026$46,949$47,809$48,684$49,576$193,018
Class of 2031Fall 2027$47,809$48,684$49,576$50,485$196,554
Class of 2032Fall 2028$48,684$49,576$50,485$51,409$200,155

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $285,278.
DePaul 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$68,549$70,357$72,223$74,149$285,278
Class of 2029Fall 2025$70,357$72,223$74,149$76,138$292,866
Class of 2030Fall 2026$72,223$74,149$76,138$78,192$300,702
Class of 2031Fall 2027$74,149$76,138$78,192$80,314$308,794
Class of 2032Fall 2028$76,138$78,192$80,314$82,506$317,151

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 89% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $191,250.
DePaul 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$45,042$46,850$48,716$50,642$191,250
Class of 2029Fall 2025$46,850$48,716$50,642$52,631$198,838
Class of 2030Fall 2026$48,716$50,642$52,631$54,685$206,674
Class of 2031Fall 2027$50,642$52,631$54,685$56,807$214,766
Class of 2032Fall 2028$52,631$54,685$56,807$58,999$223,123

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between DePaul University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to DePaul
In-StateOut-of-State
DePaul University$44,460
Villanova University$64,701
St. John's University-New York$50,110
Seton Hall University$51,370
Marquette University$48,700
Creighton University$47,000

College Cost Explorer

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DePaul University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$44,460$1,104 $21,234
Graduate$22,525 $1,104$21,234
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