Paying for Catholic Distance University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$9,600 8.11%	$9,900 4.76%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Catholic Distance University (CDU) is $9,600 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,900. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $12,595. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at CDU.

32% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,754. It could cover 59.94% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,792 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

CDU's 4-year tuition is $41,482, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $94,745.

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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 Catholic Distance University is $9,600. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 8.11% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $12,595.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,378 , a 8.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CDU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,880	$11,102
2023-2024	$9,600	$10,771
Change % 2023-2024	8.11%	-2.98%
2024-2025	$10,378	$10,450

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $9,900. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.76% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $14,969.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $10,371 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CDU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,450	$11,102
2023-2024	$9,900	$10,771
Change % 2023-2024	4.76%	-2.98%
2024-2025	$10,371	$10,450

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 CDU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $345. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $495.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$320
	2023-2024	$345
	2024-2025	$372
Graduate	2022-2023	$475
	2023-2024	$495
	2024-2025	$516

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CDU?

For the entering class 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.

CDU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$9,899	$10,207	$10,524	$10,852	$41,482
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$10,207	$10,524	$10,852	$11,190	$42,773
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$10,524	$10,852	$11,190	$11,538	$44,104
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$10,852	$11,190	$11,538	$11,897	$45,476
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$11,190	$11,538	$11,897	$12,267	$46,892

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 $94,745.

CDU 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$22,362	$23,217	$24,113	$25,053	$94,745
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$23,217	$24,113	$25,053	$26,041	$98,425
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$24,113	$25,053	$26,041	$27,080	$102,288
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$25,053	$26,041	$27,080	$28,174	$106,349
Class of 2032	Fall 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.

CDU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$16,608	$17,463	$18,359	$19,299	$71,729
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$17,463	$18,359	$19,299	$20,287	$75,409
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$18,359	$19,299	$20,287	$21,326	$79,272
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$19,299	$20,287	$21,326	$22,420	$83,333
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$20,287	$21,326	$22,420	$23,573	$87,606

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Catholic Distance 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 CDU
	In-State	Out-of-State
Catholic Distance University	$9,600
University of Charleston	$21,610
West Virginia Wesleyan College	$33,494
Alderson Broaddus University	$31,500
Wheeling University	$29,475
Davis & Elkins College	$31,270