Paying for DePaul University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $44,174 2.49% $22,525 1.88%
The 2024 tuition & fees of DePaul University (DePaul) is $44,174 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,525. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $49,558.
89% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $23,507. It could cover 53.21% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $43,005 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
DePaul's 4-year tuition is $184,252, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $283,394.
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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 $44,174. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.49% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $49,558.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $45,275 , a 2.5% 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$44,174$21,234
Change % 2023-20242.49%14.11%
2024-2025$45,275$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 $30,621.
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 $758. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $852.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$726
2023-2024$758
2024-2025$791
Graduate2022-2023$835
2023-2024$852
2024-2025$869

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 $66,512 and off-campus COA is $66,512.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At DePaul
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$44,174
Room & Board$18,468$18,468
Personal Expenses$2,766$2,766
Books & Supplies$1,104
Cost of Attendance$66,512$66,512
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

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at DePaul?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at DePaul is $184,252.
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$44,917$45,672$46,441$47,222$184,252
Class of 2029Fall 2025$45,672$46,441$47,222$48,016$187,351
Class of 2030Fall 2026$46,441$47,222$48,016$48,824$190,502
Class of 2031Fall 2027$47,222$48,016$48,824$49,645$193,707
Class of 2032Fall 2028$48,016$48,824$49,645$50,480$196,965

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 $283,394.
DePaul 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$68,192$69,925$71,715$73,562$283,394
Class of 2029Fall 2025$69,925$71,715$73,562$75,470$290,672
Class of 2030Fall 2026$71,715$73,562$75,470$77,440$298,186
Class of 2031Fall 2027$73,562$75,470$77,440$79,475$305,946
Class of 2032Fall 2028$75,470$77,440$79,475$81,577$313,961

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 $189,366.
DePaul 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$44,685$46,418$48,208$50,055$189,366
Class of 2029Fall 2025$46,418$48,208$50,055$51,963$196,644
Class of 2030Fall 2026$48,208$50,055$51,963$53,933$204,158
Class of 2031Fall 2027$50,055$51,963$53,933$55,968$211,918
Class of 2032Fall 2028$51,963$53,933$55,968$58,070$219,933

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$44,174
Creighton University$47,000
Georgetown University$65,081
Xavier University$48,126
Villanova University$64,701
St. John's University-New York$49,911
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