For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at DCAD is $30,280. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.64% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $20,965.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $31,081 which is a 2.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,450 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.04% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 9.89% compared to the previous year.
DCAD Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $29,500 | $19,250 |
2023-2024 | $30,280 | $19,450 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.64% | 1.04% |
2024-2025 | $31,081 | $19,652 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition 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 DCAD. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,386.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | Cost Per Credit Hour |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $1,350 |
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2023-2024 | $1,386 |
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2024-2025 | $1,423 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.