Costs

The costs and fees listed here are estimates. They are intended for you to use as a guide in planning your study at the English Language Academy (ELA).

Fee Due at Time of Application

Fees Paid to DePaul University ELA

	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
Tuition	$4,200	$4,200	$4,200	$3,900
U-Pass*	$108	$108	$108	$89
Health Insurance Fee**	Click here for details about the Student Health Insurance program details and cost.

* The U-Pass fee may vary year to year, depending on the number of available CTA service days.

** All DePaul University students will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. For more information about the health insurance plan and information about requesting a waiver, click here.

Other Required Fees

Pre-Placement Test Fee: $60

Textbooks: Approximately $250 per term (Students will purchase their textbooks at the bookstore on campus. The total cost for textbooks varies depending on their classes.)

Explanation of IEP Fees

Class Fees: Covers tuition for 4 ELA courses

Pre-Placement Test Fee: New students pay the testing fee through their Blue Demon Domain.

Health Insurance: Cost of mandatory health insurance for all DePaul students

U-Pass: Discounted CTA rail and bus pass for full-time ELA students

Textbooks: Students buy their own books at the beginning of the term.

Fall, Winter and Spring Per-course Tuition (AY 2025-2026): Some students may choose to enroll in ELA courses on a part-time basis. Tuition for one course is $1,100, two courses $2,200, and three courses $3,300.

Summer Per-Course Tuition (AY 2025-2026): Some students may choose to enroll in ELA courses on a part-time basis. Tuition for one course is $1,025, two courses $2,050, and three courses $3,075.

Costs

Fee Due at Time of Application

Fees for Academic Year 2025-2026

Explanation of IEP Fees

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