Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at CDU is $9,600. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 8.11% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $14,161.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $10,378 which is a 8.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $10,771 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs decreased by 2.98% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other West Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at West Virginia colleges tuition change page.
CDU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,880$11,102
2023-2024$9,600$10,771
Change % 2023-20248.11%-2.98%
2024-2025$10,378$10,450
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Catholic Distance University - COA
Catholic Distance University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Catholic Distance University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $9,900 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.76% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $14,849.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $10,371 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 4.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
CDU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,450$11,102
2023-2024$9,900$10,771
Change % 2023-20244.76%-2.98%
2024-2025$10,371$10,450
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Catholic Distance University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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 CDU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $346. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $498.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$320
2023-2024$346
2024-2025$374
Graduate2022-2023$475
2023-2024$498
2024-2025$522
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.
Catholic Distance University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Catholic Distance University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Catholic Distance University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Catholic Distance University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Catholic Distance University$9,600
University of Charleston$32,842
West Virginia Wesleyan College$33,494
Alderson Broaddus University$31,500
Wheeling University$29,475
Davis & Elkins College$31,270

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CDU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CDU is $41,482.
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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$9,899$10,207$10,524$10,852$41,482
Class of 2029Fall 2025$10,207$10,524$10,852$11,190$42,773
Class of 2030Fall 2026$10,524$10,852$11,190$11,538$44,104
Class of 2031Fall 2027$10,852$11,190$11,538$11,897$45,476
Class of 2032Fall 2028$11,190$11,538$11,897$12,267$46,892

Total College Costs Including 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 $94,745.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Catholic Distance University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$22,362$23,217$24,113$25,053$94,745
Class of 2029Fall 2025$23,217$24,113$25,053$26,041$98,425
Class of 2030Fall 2026$24,113$25,053$26,041$27,080$102,288
Class of 2031Fall 2027$25,053$26,041$27,080$28,174$106,349
Class of 2032Fall 2028$26,041$27,080$28,174$29,327$110,622

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 32% 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 $71,729.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Catholic Distance University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$16,608$17,463$18,359$19,299$71,729
Class of 2029Fall 2025$17,463$18,359$19,299$20,287$75,409
Class of 2030Fall 2026$18,359$19,299$20,287$21,326$79,272
Class of 2031Fall 2027$19,299$20,287$21,326$22,420$83,333
Class of 2032Fall 2028$20,287$21,326$22,420$23,573$87,606

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Catholic Distance University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Catholic Distance University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,600$1,175 $10,771
Graduate$9,900 $1,175$10,771

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