Cost of Attendance Rates Archive
- Cost of Attendance Rates Archive
These rates are for past academic years.
2025-2026 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Division
Part-time, per hour (1-11 credit hours, and any hours OVER 18 credit hours)Driehaus College of Business | Communication | Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media | Education | Science & Health | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $836 Music and Theatre $1,110 School of Continuing and Professional Studies
2025 - 2026 Per Hour Rates
Program Name Per Hour Business Administration (BAPS) $531 Leadership Studies (BA) $531 Computing (BAPS) $531 Applied Behavioral Sciences (BA) $531 Decision Analytics (BA) $531 Healthcare Administration (BA) $531 Non Profit Management (BAPS) $531 Recreation and Sports Management (BAPS) $531 DePaul’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies is committed to ensuring that completing your degree remains an affordable option. SCPS programs offer a discounted tuition rate of $531 per credit hour, which is approximately 25% lower than DePaul’s standard undergraduate, part-time tuition rate. In addition, all SCPS majors are eligible to apply Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit toward their degree at a reduced cost.
- The Full-time Term Package rate covers 12-18 credit hours.
- Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per-hour rate except for Theatre School.
- The package rate is available in the Fall, Winter and Spring terms only.
- The School of Continuing and Professional Studies is excluded from package pricing.
RICHARD H. DRIEHAUS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, JARVIS COLLEGE OF COMPUTING & DIGITAL MEDIA (CDM),COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH, COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AND COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES
Per Term Annual Class entering 2022 $15,215 $45,645 Class entering 2023 $15,292 $45,876 Class entering 2024 $15,442 $46,326 Class entering 2025 $15,592 $46,776 SCHOOL OF MUSIC and THE THEATRE SCHOOL
Per Term Annual Class entering 2022 $14,502 $43,506 Class entering 2023 $15,010 $45,030 Class entering 2024 $15,535 $46,605 Class entering 2025 $16,312 $48,936 Graduate Division
Per credit hour
College of Education $744 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $744 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences $812 College of Science and Health $836 College of Science and Health, Speech Language Pathology $856 College of Communication $863 Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media $983 School of Music - per credit hour, pre-2021 cohort $983 School of Music - All other cohorts $1,018 Theatre School $983 Kellstadt Graduate Business $1,228 Full Time Programs
DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)
Per Term Annual Full-Time Tuition (Rates include tuition and fees) $15,205 $45,615 THE THEATRE SCHOOL
Per Term Annual Graduate, guaranteed package - entering 2022 $12,671 $38,013 Graduate, guaranteed package - entering 2023 $12,924 $38,772 Graduate, guaranteed package - entering 2024 $13,442 $40,326 Graduate, guaranteed package - entering 2025 $13,845 $41,535 - The Graduate Theatre Full-time Term Package rate covers 8 or more credit hours.
- All classes from the Theatre School are included in the package rate.
- Classes outside of the Theatre school are charged hourly unless approved by the Theatre School as part of the curriculum.
Professional Division
COLLEGE OF LAW
Per Semester Hour
Master in Legal Studies $1,296 All other $1,808 The College of Law package rates are available for the Fall and Spring terms only.
Per Semester Annual Full-time day, guaranteed 3-year package (12-16 credit hours) - entering 2023 $25,825 $51,650 Full-time day, guaranteed 3-year package (12-16 credit hours) - entering 2024 $26,858 $53,716 Full-time day, guaranteed 3-year package (12-16 credit hours) - entering 2025 $27,664 $55,328 Part-time evening package (9-12 credit hours) $17,973 $35,946 - Rates are subject to change.
- Students enrolled in dual-degree programs between two schools or colleges at DePaul may be charged per credit hour per course, according to the program that offers each particular course. If you are registered for classes from both the College of Law and College of Computing and Digital Media, for instance, tuition for each course will reflect the tuition rate of the school or college offering that course.
- If you have any questions regarding tuition rates, please contact Student Accounts at (312) 362–8610.
- The Full-time Term Package rate covers 12-18 credit hours.
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $19,896 $18,201 $18,202 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,650 Other Expenses (2) $5,898 $7,869 $7,890 Total Additional Expenses $26,898 $27,174 $27,742 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul All-Access unlimited plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices. For more information visit our Housing & Residence Life page.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses. Also includes ESTIMATED $2,400 for student health insurance which can be waived at student request and upon university approval.
2024-2025 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Division
Part-time, per hour (1-11 credit hours, and any hours OVER 18 credit hours)Driehaus College of Business | Communication | Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media | Education | Science & Health | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $796 Music and Theatre $1,057 School of Continuing and Professional Studies
2024 - 2025 Per Hour Rates
Program Name Per Hour Business Administration (BAPS) $520 Leadership Studies (BA) $520 Computing (BAPS) $520 Applied Behavioral Sciences (BA) $520 Decision Analytics (BA) $520 Healthcare Administration (BA) $520 Non Profit Management (BAPS) $520 Recreation and Sports Management (BAPS) $520 DePaul’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies is committed to ensuring that completing your degree remains an affordable option. SCPS programs offer a discounted tuition rate of $531 per credit hour, which is approximately 25% lower than DePaul’s standard undergraduate, part-time tuition rate. In addition, all SCPS majors are eligible to apply Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit toward their degree at a reduced cost.
- The Full-time Term Package rate covers 12-18 credit hours.
- Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per-hour rate except for Theatre School.
- The package rate is available in the Fall, Winter and Spring terms only.
- The School of Continuing and Professional Studies is excluded from package pricing.
RICHARD H. DRIEHAUS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, JARVIS COLLEGE OF COMPUTING & DIGITAL MEDIA (CDM),COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH, COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AND COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES
Per Term Annual Class entering 2021 $14,844 $44,532 Class entering 2022 $14,844 $44,532 Class entering 2023 $14,919 $44,757 Class entering 2024 $15,065 $45,195 SCHOOL OF MUSIC and THE THEATRE SCHOOL
Per Term Annual Class entering 2021 $14,217 $42,651 Class entering 2022 $14,502 $43,506 Class entering 2023 $15,010 $45,030 Class entering 2024 $15,535 $46,605 Graduate Division
Per credit hour
College of Education $723 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $723 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences $788 College of Science and Health $811 College of Communication $838 Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media $955 School of Music - per credit hour, pre-2021 cohort $955 School of Music - All other cohorts $988 Theatre School $955 Kellstadt Graduate Business $1,192 Full Time Programs
DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)
Per Term Annual Full-Time Tuition (Rates include tuition and fees) $15,205 $45,614 THE THEATRE SCHOOL
Per Term Annual Graduate, guaranteed package - entering 2021 $12,422 $37,266 Graduate, guaranteed package - entering 2022 $12,671 $38,013 Graduate, guaranteed package - entering 2023 $12,924 $38,772 Graduate, guaranteed package - entering 2024 $13,442 $40,326 - The Graduate Theatre Full-time Term Package rate covers 8 or more credit hours.
- All classes from the Theatre School are included in the package rate.
- Classes outside of the Theatre school are charged hourly unless approved by the Theatre School as part of the curriculum.
Professional Division
COLLEGE OF LAW
Per Semester Hour
Master in Legal Studies $1,258 All other $1,756 The College of Law package rates are available for the Fall and Spring terms only.
Per Semester Annual Full-time day, guaranteed 3-year package (12-16 credit hours) - entering 2022 $25,318 $50,636 Full-time day, guaranteed 3-year package (12-16 credit hours) - entering 2023 $25,825 $51,650 Full-time day, guaranteed 3-year package (12-16 credit hours) - entering 2024 $26,858 $53,716 Part-time evening package (9-12 credit hours) $17,450 $34,900 - Rates are subject to change.
- Students enrolled in dual-degree programs between two schools or colleges at DePaul may be charged per credit hour per course, according to the program that offers each particular course. If you are registered for classes from both the College of Law and College of Computing and Digital Media, for instance, tuition for each course will reflect the tuition rate of the school or college offering that course.
- If you have any questions regarding tuition rates, please contact Student Accounts at (312) 362–8610.
- The Full-time Term Package rate covers 12-18 credit hours.
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $19,095 $17,535 $17,534 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,650 Other Expenses (2) $4,677 $6,804 $6,808 Total Additional Expenses $24,876 $25,443 $25,992 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul All-Access unlimited plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses. Also includes ESTIMATED $1,848 for student health insurance which can be waived at student request and upon university approval.
2023-2024 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $18,468 $17,142 $17,140 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,650 Other Expenses (2) $2,766 $6,651 $6,656 Total Additional Expenses $22,338 $24,897 $25,446 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul All-Access unlimited plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.
2022-2023 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $16,068 $15,756 $15,752 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,650 Other Expenses (2) $2,541 $6,114 $6,116 Total Additional Expenses $19,713 $22,974 $23,518 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul Weekly 14 plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.
2021-2022 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $15,225 $15,066 $15,064 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,650 Other Expenses (2) $2,430 $5,850 $5,852 Total Additional Expenses $18,759 $22,020 $22,566 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul Weekly 14 plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.
2020-2021 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $15,093 $14,856 $14,854 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,650 Other Expenses (2) $2,394 $5,769 $5,770 Total Additional Expenses $18,591 $21,729 $22,274 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul Weekly 14 plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.
2019-2020 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $14,736 $14,619 $14,620 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,480 Other Expenses (2) $2,364 $5,676 $5,678 Total Additional Expenses $18,204 $21,399 $21,778 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul Weekly 14 plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.
2018-2019 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $14,235 $14,169 $14,170 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,480 Other Expenses (2) $2,364 $5,562 $5,562 Total Additional Expenses $17,703 $20,835 $21,212 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul Weekly 14 plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.
2017-2018 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $13,797 $14,169 $14,170 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,480 Other Expenses (2) $2,364 $5,562 $5,562 Total Additional Expenses $17,265 $20,835 $21,212 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul Weekly 14 plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.
2016-2017 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $13,387 $14,169 $14,170 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,480 Other Expenses (2) $2,364 $5,562 $5,562 Total Additional Expenses $16,855 $20,835 $21,212 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul Weekly 14 plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.
2015-2016 Academic Year
Estimated Additional Expenses
Undergraduate Graduate Law Food & Housing (1) $12,873 $14,169 $14,170 Books & Supplies $1,104 $1,104 $1,480 Other Expenses (2) $2,064 $5,562 $5,562 Total Additional Expenses $16,041 $20,835 $21,212 (1) Housing: weighted average of university housing options. Costs vary significantly based on whether you choose on-campus or off-campus accommodation and your chosen neighborhood.
Meal Plan: For undergraduates the food expenses are based on the DePaul Weekly 14 plan per quarter. Costs for meals and groceries will depend on your personal habits and eating choices.(2) Includes allowances for transportation, personal items, recreation, and other living or miscellaneous expenses.