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DePaul University is committed to providing transparency regarding the cost of attendance for our students and their families. This page offers a detailed breakdown of the cost of attendance from 2016 to the present, as well as for each subsequent year moving forward. By offering this comprehensive historical record, we aim to empower students and families with the information they need to make informed financial decisions about higher education.
2024-2025 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Division
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hours over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) 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 Credit Hour Rates
Program Name Per Credit 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 Nonprofit 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, approximately 25% lower than DePaul’s standard undergraduate part-time tuition rate. 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-credit-hour rate, except for the 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.
Full-Time Undergraduate Package Rates
Richard H. Driehaus College of Business, Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media, College of Science & Health, College of Communication, College of Education, and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Entering Class Per Term Annual 2021 $14,844 $44,532 2022 $14,844 $44,532 2023 $14,919 $44,757 2024 $15,065 $45,195 School of Music and The Theatre School
Entering Class Per Term Annual 2021 $14,217 $42,651 2022 $14,502 $43,506 2023 $15,010 $45,030 2024 $15,535 $46,605 Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $723 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $723 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $788 College of Science & Health $811 College of Communication $838 Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media $955 School of Music (Pre-2021 Cohort) $955 School of Music (All Other Cohorts) $988 Theatre School $955 Kellstadt Graduate Business $1,192 Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Description Per Term Annual Full-Time Tuition (Rates include tuition and fees) $15,205 $45,614 The Theatre School (Graduate)
Entering Class Per Term Annual 2021 $12,422 $37,266 2022 $12,671 $38,013 2023 $12,924 $38,772 2024 $13,442 $40,326 - The Graduate Theatre full-time 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 as part of the curriculum.
Professional Division
College of Law
Per Semester Credit Hour
Program Rate Master of Legal Studies $1,258 All Other Programs $1,756 The College of Law package rates are available for the Fall and Spring terms only.
Program 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 may be charged per credit hour according to the program offering each course.
- For questions regarding tuition rates, contact Student Accounts at (312) 362–8610.
Required Fees
General Fees
Fee Amount Athletic Fee $25 Late Fee $100 Student Health Fee (Campus Clinic) $60 residents (LPC residents automatically enrolled) Ray Meyer Campus Recreation Fee (Full-Time Undergrad) Annual: $175
Per Term (F/W/S): $50
Per Summer: $25
PT Undergrad, Grad, Law: Discount rateNew Student Orientation Fee
Student Type Amount First-Year Student $250 Transfer Student $75 Student Activity Fee
Description Amount Per Term, Full-Time $75 Per Term, Part-Time $25 Monarch Butterfly, Per Term, Full-Time $2 Law Student Fees
Fee Amount Law Activity Fee $20 Law Journal Fee $25 Loan Repayment Assistance Program $10 Student Health Insurance Plan
Undergrad, ELA, Grad Students
Time Amount Annual (9/1/24 - 8/31/25) $2,400 Early Arrival 1 (8/1/24 - 8/31/24) $203 Early Arrival 2 (8/15/24 - 8/31/24) $110 Autumn (9/1/24 - 12/31/24) $800 Winter (1/1/25 - 3/31/25) $800 Spring (4/1/25 - 8/31/25) $800 Summer (6/16/25 - 7/20/25) $230 Law Students
Time Amount Annual (8/20/24 - 8/19/25) $2,400 Early Arrival 1 (8/1/24 - 8/19/24) $125 Autumn (8/20/24 - 12/31/24) $1,200 Spring (1/1/25 - 8/19/25) $1,200 Summer (6/1/25 - 8/19/25) $526 CTA U-Pass
Enrollment Status Amount Full-Time New or Transfer Undergraduate (12 credit hours) $108 ELA (4 hours) $108 Undergraduate Summer $89 Full-Time Graduate Students (LAS, Theatre, CDM, Education, SNL, Communication, Driehaus College of Business, Kellstadt FTMBA, Music – 6 credit hours) $108 Graduate Summer $89 College of Law (9 credit hours) $171 Law Summer $89 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
2023-2024 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Division
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hour over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) Driehaus College of Business, Communication, Computing & Digital Media, Education, LAS, and CSH $758 School of Continuing and Professional Studies: BAPS (BA Business Administration, BA Computing, BA Healthcare Management, BA Nonprofit Management, BA Recreation & Sport Management); BA Decision Analytics, BA Leadership Studies, BA Applied Behavioral Studies $510 Music, Theatre $1,007 Dual Degree Students
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 the College of Computing and Digital Media, tuition for each course will reflect the tuition rate of the school or college offering that course.
Full-Time Undergraduate Annual Package Rates
12–18 credit hours (includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms). School of Continuing and Professional Studies students are excluded from package pricing.
Driehaus College of Business
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2020 $14,485.00 $43,455 2021 $14,485.00 $43,455 2022 $14,485.00 $43,455 2023 $14,555.00 $43,665 Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2020 $14,485.00 $43,455 2021 $14,485.00 $43,455 2022 $14,485.00 $43,455 2023 $14,555.00 $43,665 College of Science & Health
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2020 $14,485.00 $43,455 2021 $14,485.00 $43,455 2022 $14,485.00 $43,455 2023 $14,555.00 $43,665 College of Communication / College of Education / College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2020 $14,485.00 $43,455 2021 $14,485.00 $43,455 2022 $14,485.00 $43,455 2023 $14,555.00 $43,665 School of Music (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2020 $13,938.00 $41,814 2021 $14,217.00 $42,651 2022 $14,502.00 $43,506 2023 $15,010.00 $45,030 The Theatre School (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2020 $13,938.00 $41,814 2021 $14,217.00 $42,651 2022 $14,502.00 $43,506 2023 $15,010.00 $45,030 * Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per credit hour rate.
Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
(1–11 credit hours; includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms)
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $695 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $695 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $758 College of Science & Health $780 College of Communication $806 College of Computing & Digital Media $918 School of Music (Pre-2021 Cohort) $918 School of Music $950 The Theatre School $918 School of Theatre (Graduate Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2020 $12,178.00 $36,534 2021 $12,422.00 $37,266 2022 $12,671.00 $38,013 2023 $12,924.33 $38,773 The Graduate Theatre full-time 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 as part of the curriculum.
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Graduate Business (Per Credit Hour) $1,146 Graduate Business – EMSHR (Per Credit Hour) $1,224 Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) $14,620.00 $43,860 College of Law
Description Semester Rate Annual Rate Per Credit Hour (1–8 credit hours) $1,688 Master of Legal Studies (Former MJ), Per Credit Hour $1,210 Part-Time Evening JD Package (9–12 credit hours) $16,779.00 $33,558 Package Rate, Entering 2021 (12–16 credit hours) $24,822.00 $49,644 Package Rate, Entering 2022 (12–16 credit hours) $25,318.00 $50,636 Package Rate, Entering 2023 (12–16 credit hours) $25,824.50 $51,649 Required Fees
General Fees
Fee Amount Athletic Fee $25 Late Fee $100 Health Plan
Student Type Amount Undergraduate / Graduate $60 Law $81 New Student Orientation Fee
Student Type Amount First-Year Student $225 Transfer Student $75 Student Activity Fee
Description Amount Per Term, Full-Time $25 Per Term, Part-Time $25 Monarch Butterfly, Per Term, Full-Time $2 Law Student Fees
Fee Amount Law Activity Fee $20 Law Journal Fee $25 Loan Repayment Assistance Program $10 CTA U-Pass
Enrollment Status Amount Full-Time New or Transfer Undergraduate (12 credit hours) $105 Undergraduate Summer $86 Full-Time Graduate Students (LAS, Theatre, CDM, Education, SNL, Communication, Driehaus College of Business, Kellstadt FTMBA, Music – 6 credit hours) $105 Graduate Summer $86 College of Law (9 credit hours) $168 Law Summer $74 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
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Division
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hour over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) Driehaus College of Business, Communication, Computing & Digital Media, Education, LA&SS, and CSH $722 School of Continuing and Professional Studies: BAPS (BA Business Administration, BA Computing, BA Nonprofit Management, BA Recreation & Sport Management); BA Decision Analytics, BA Leadership Studies, BA Applied Behavioral Studies $500 School of Continuing and Professional Studies: BAIF Individualized Focus Area, BAC Computing, BAEC Early Childhood Education, BAGB General Business $722 Music, Theatre $959 Dual Degree Students
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 the College of Computing and Digital Media, tuition for each course will reflect the tuition rate of the school or college offering that course.
Full-Time Undergraduate Annual Package Rates
12–18 credit hours (includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms). School of Continuing and Professional Studies students are excluded from package pricing.
Driehaus College of Business / College of Computing & Digital Media / College of Science & Health
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Package Rate, Entering 2019 $14,063.00 $42,189 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2019 $14,413.00 $43,239 Package Rate, Entering 2020 $14,063.00 $42,189 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2020 $14,413.00 $43,239 Package Rate, Entering 2021 $14,063.00 $42,189 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2021 $14,413.00 $43,239 Package Rate, Entering 2022 $14,063.00 $42,189 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2022 $14,413.00 $43,239 College of Communication / College of Education / College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2019 $14,063.00 $42,189 2020 $14,063.00 $42,189 2021 $14,063.00 $42,189 2022 $14,063.00 $42,189 School of Music (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2019 $13,938.00 $41,814 2020 $13,938.00 $41,814 2021 $14,217.00 $42,651 2022 $14,502.00 $43,506 The Theatre School (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2019 $13,938.00 $41,814 2020 $13,938.00 $41,814 2021 $14,217.00 $42,651 2022 $14,502.00 $43,506 * Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per credit hour rate.
^ Upper-division students in Business, CDM, and CSH pay an additional $1,050 annually.
Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
(1–11 credit hours; includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms)
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $681 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $681 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $743 College of Science & Health $765 College of Communication $790 College of Computing & Digital Media $900 School of Music (Pre-2021 Cohort) $900 School of Music $931 The Theatre School $900 School of Theatre (Graduate)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2019 $12,178.00 $36,534 2020 $12,178.00 $36,534 2021 $12,422.00 $37,266 2022 $12,671.00 $38,013 Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Graduate Business (Per Credit Hour) $1,124 Graduate Business – EMSHR (Per Credit Hour) $1,224 Executive DBA (Tuition & Fees Included) $14,333.33 $43,000 College of Law
Description Semester Rate Annual Rate Per Credit Hour (1–8 credit hours) $1,655 Master in Jurisprudence (MJ), Per Credit Hour $1,186 Part-Time Evening JD Package (9–12 credit hours) $16,450.00 $32,900 Package Rate, Entering 2020 (12–16 credit hours) $24,335.00 $48,670 Package Rate, Entering 2021 (12–16 credit hours) $24,822.00 $49,644 Package Rate, Entering 2022 (12–16 credit hours) $25,318.00 $50,636 Required Fees
General Fees
Fee Amount Athletic Fee $25 Late Fee $100 Health Plan
Student Type Amount Undergraduate / Graduate $60 Law $81 New Student Orientation Fee
Student Type Amount First-Year Student $225 Transfer Student $75 Student Activity Fee
Description Amount Per Term, Full-Time $25 Monarch Butterfly, Per Term, Full-Time $2 Law Student Fees
Fee Amount Law Activity Fee $20 Law Journal Fee $25 Loan Repayment Assistance Program $10 CTA U-Pass
Enrollment Status Amount Full-Time New or Transfer Undergraduate (12 credit hours) $105 Undergraduate Summer $86 Full-Time Graduate Students (LAS, Theatre, CDM, Education, SNL, Communication, Driehaus College of Business, Kellstadt FTMBA, Music – 6 credit hours) $105 Graduate Summer $86 College of Law (9 credit hours) $168 Law Summer $74 Undergraduate Division
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hour over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) Driehaus College of Business, Communication, Computing & Digital Media, Education, LA&SS, and CSH $688 School of Continuing and Professional Studies: BAPS, BA Decision Analytics, BA Leadership Studies, BA Applied Behavioral Studies $490 School of Continuing and Professional Studies: BAIF Individualized Focus Area, BAC Computing, BAEC Early Childhood Education, BAGB General Business $688 Music, Theatre $940 Dual Degree Students
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 the College of Computing and Digital Media, tuition for each course will reflect the tuition rate of the school or college offering that course.
Full-Time Undergraduate Annual Package Rates
12–18 credit hours (includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms). School of Continuing and Professional Studies students are excluded.
Driehaus College of Business / College of Computing & Digital Media / College of Science & Health
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Package Rate, Entering 2018 $13,653 $40,959 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2018 $14,003 $42,009 Package Rate, Entering 2019 $13,787 $41,361 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2019 $14,137 $42,411 Package Rate, Entering 2020 $13,787 $41,361 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2020 $14,137 $42,411 Package Rate, Entering 2021 $13,787 $41,361 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2021 $14,137 $42,411 College of Communication / College of Education / College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2018 $13,653 $40,959 2019 $13,787 $41,361 2020 $13,787 $41,361 2021 $13,787 $41,361 School of Music (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2018 $13,533 $40,599 2019 $13,938 $41,814 2020 $13,938 $41,814 2021 $14,217 $42,651 The Theatre School (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2018 $13,533 $40,599 2019 $13,938 $41,814 2020 $13,938 $41,814 2021 $14,217 $42,651 * Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per credit hour rate.
Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
(1–11 credit hours; includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms)
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $668 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $668 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $729 College of Science & Health $750 College of Communication $775 College of Computing & Digital Media $882 School of Music (Pre-2021 Cohort) $882 School of Music (2021 Cohort) $913 The Theatre School $882 School of Theatre (Graduate)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2018 $11,940 $35,820 2019 $12,178 $36,534 2020 $12,178 $36,534 2021 $12,422 $37,266 Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Graduate Business (Per Credit Hour) $1,102 Graduate Business – MSHR (Per Credit Hour) $1,202 Executive DBA 2019 $14,333 $43,000 Executive DBA 2020 $14,333 $43,000 Executive DBA 2021 $14,333 $43,000 College of Law
Description Semester Rate Annual Rate Per Credit Hour (1–8 credit hours) $1,622 Master in Jurisprudence (MJ), Per Credit Hour $1,163 Part-Time Evening JD Package (9–12 credit hours) $16,127 $32,254 Package Rate, Entering 2019 (12–16 credit hours) $24,335 $48,670 Package Rate, Entering 2020 (12–16 credit hours) $24,335 $48,670 Package Rate, Entering 2021 (12–16 credit hours) $24,822 $49,644 Required Fees
General Fees
Fee Amount Athletic Fee $25 Late Fee $100 Health Plan
Student Type Amount Undergraduate / Graduate $60 Law $81 New Student Orientation Fee
Student Type Amount First-Year Student $100 Transfer Student $75 Student Activity Fee
Description Amount Per Term, Full-Time $27 Monarch Butterfly, Per Term, Full-Time $2 Law Student Fees
Fee Amount Law Activity Fee $20 Law Journal Fee $25 Loan Repayment Assistance Program $10 CTA U-Pass
Enrollment Status Amount Full-Time New or Transfer Undergraduate (12 credit hours) $105 Undergraduate Summer $86 Full-Time Graduate Students (LAS, Theatre, CDM, Education, SNL, Communication, Driehaus College of Business, Kellstadt FTMBA, Music – 6 credit hours) $105 Graduate Summer $86 College of Law (9 credit hours) $168 Law Summer $74 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.
2021-2022 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Division
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hour over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) Driehaus College of Business, Communication, Computing & Digital Media, Education, LA&SS, and CSH $655 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $480 – $655 Music, Theatre $895 Dual Degree Students
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 the College of Computing and Digital Media, tuition for each course will reflect the tuition rate of the school or college offering that course.
Full-Time Undergraduate Annual Package Rates
12–18 credit hours (includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms). School for New Learning students are excluded.
Driehaus College of Business / College of Computing & Digital Media / College of Science & Health
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Package Rate, Entering 2017 $13,322 $39,966 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2017 $13,672 $41,016 Package Rate, Entering 2018 $13,385 $40,155 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2018 $13,735 $41,205 Package Rate, Entering 2019 $13,517 $40,551 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2019 $13,867 $41,601 Package Rate, Entering 2020 $13,517 $40,551 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2020 $13,867 $41,601 College of Communication / College of Education / College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2017 $13,322 $39,966 2018 $13,385 $40,155 2019 $13,517 $40,551 2020 $13,517 $40,551 School of Music (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2017 $13,203 $39,609 2018 $13,533 $40,599 2019 $13,938 $41,814 2020 $13,938 $41,814 The Theatre School (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2017 $13,203 $39,609 2018 $13,533 $40,599 2019 $13,938 $41,814 2020 $13,938 $41,814 * Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per credit hour rate.
Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
(1–11 credit hours; includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms)
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $655 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $655 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $715 College of Science & Health $735 College of Communication $760 College of Computing & Digital Media $865 School of Music $865 The Theatre School $865 School of Theatre (Graduate)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2017 $11,707 $35,121 2018 $11,940 $35,820 2019 $12,178 $36,534 2020 $12,178 $36,534 Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Graduate Business 2020 (Per Credit Hour) $1,080 Graduate Business MSHT 2020 (Per Credit Hour) $1,180 Executive DBA 2018 $14,333 $43,000 Executive DBA 2019 $14,333 $43,000 Executive DBA 2020 $14,333 $43,000 College of Law
Description Semester Rate Annual Rate Per Credit Hour (1–8 credit hours) $1,590 Master in Jurisprudence (MJ), Per Credit Hour $1,140 Part-Time Evening JD Package (9–12 credit hours) $15,810 $31,620 Package Rate, Entering 2018 (12–16 credit hours) $23,858 $47,716 Package Rate, Entering 2019 (12–16 credit hours) $24,335 $48,670 Package Rate, Entering 2020 (12–16 credit hours) $24,335 $48,670 Required Fees
General Fees
Fee Amount Athletic Fee $25 Late Fee $100 Health Plan
Student Type Amount Undergraduate / Graduate $60 Law $81 New Student Orientation Fee
Student Type Amount First-Year Student $100 Transfer Student $75 Student Activity Fee
Description Amount Per Term, Full-Time $27 Law Student Fees
Fee Amount Law Activity Fee $20 Law Journal Fee $25 Loan Repayment Assistance Program $10 CTA U-Pass
Enrollment Status Amount Full-Time New or Transfer Undergraduate (12 credit hours) $105 Undergraduate Summer $86 Full-Time Graduate Students (LAS, Theatre, CDM, Education, SNL, Communication, Driehaus College of Business, Kellstadt FTMBA, Music – 6 credit hours) $105 Graduate Summer $84 College of Law (9 credit hours) $168 Law Summer $74 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.
2020-2021 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Division
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hour over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) Driehaus College of Business, Communication, Computing & Digital Media, Education, LA&SS, and CSH $655 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $480 – $655 Music, Theatre $895 Dual Degree Students
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 the College of Computing and Digital Media, tuition for each course will reflect the tuition rate of the school or college offering that course.
Full-Time Undergraduate Annual Package Rates
12–18 credit hours (includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms). School for New Learning students are excluded.
Driehaus College of Business / College of Computing & Digital Media / College of Science & Health
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Package Rate, Entering 2017 $13,322 $39,966 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2017 $13,672 $41,016 Package Rate, Entering 2018 $13,385 $40,155 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2018 $13,735 $41,205 Package Rate, Entering 2019 $13,517 $40,551 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2019 $13,867 $41,601 Package Rate, Entering 2020 $13,517 $40,551 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2020 $13,867 $41,601 College of Communication / College of Education / College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2017 $13,322 $39,966 2018 $13,385 $40,155 2019 $13,517 $40,551 2020 $13,517 $40,551 School of Music (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2017 $13,203 $39,609 2018 $13,533 $40,599 2019 $13,938 $41,814 2020 $13,938 $41,814 The Theatre School (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2017 $13,203 $39,609 2018 $13,533 $40,599 2019 $13,938 $41,814 2020 $13,938 $41,814 * Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per credit hour rate.
Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
(1–11 credit hours; includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms)
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $655 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $655 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $715 College of Science & Health $735 College of Communication $760 College of Computing & Digital Media $865 School of Music $865 The Theatre School $865 School of Theatre (Graduate)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2017 $11,707 $35,121 2018 $11,940 $35,820 2019 $12,178 $36,534 2020 $12,178 $36,534 Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Graduate Business 2020 (Per Credit Hour) $1,080 Graduate Business MSHT 2020 (Per Credit Hour) $1,180 Executive DBA 2018 $14,333 $43,000 Executive DBA 2019 $14,333 $43,000 Executive DBA 2020 $14,333 $43,000 College of Law
Description Semester Rate Annual Rate Per Credit Hour (1–8 credit hours) $1,590 Master in Jurisprudence (MJ), Per Credit Hour $1,140 Part-Time Evening JD Package (9–12 credit hours) $15,810 $31,620 Package Rate, Entering 2018 (12–16 credit hours) $23,858 $47,716 Package Rate, Entering 2019 (12–16 credit hours) $24,335 $48,670 Package Rate, Entering 2020 (12–16 credit hours) $24,335 $48,670 Required Fees
General Fees
Fee Amount Athletic Fee $25 Late Fee $100 Health Plan
Student Type Amount Undergraduate / Graduate $60 Law $81 New Student Orientation Fee
Student Type Amount First-Year Student $100 Transfer Student $75 Student Activity Fee
Description Amount Per Term, Full-Time $27 Law Student Fees
Fee Amount Law Activity Fee $20 Law Journal Fee $25 Loan Repayment Assistance Program $10 CTA U-Pass
Enrollment Status Amount Full-Time New or Transfer Undergraduate (12 credit hours) $105 Undergraduate Summer $86 Full-Time Graduate Students (LAS, Theatre, CDM, Education, SNL, Communication, Driehaus College of Business, Kellstadt FTMBA, Music – 6 credit hours) $105 Graduate Summer $84 College of Law (9 credit hours) $168 Law Summer $74 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
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Division
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hour over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) Driehaus College of Business, Communication, Computing & Digital Media, Education, LA&SS, and CSH $655 School for New Learning (SNL) $480 Music, Theatre $895 Dual Degree Students
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 the College of Computing and Digital Media, tuition for each course will reflect the tuition rate of the school or college offering that course.
Full-Time Undergraduate Annual Package Rates
12–18 credit hours (includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms). School for New Learning students are excluded.
Driehaus College of Business / College of Computing & Digital Media / College of Science & Health
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Package Rate, Entering 2016 $13,160 $39,480 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2016 $13,510 $40,530 Package Rate, Entering 2017 $13,322 $39,966 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2017 $13,672 $41,016 Package Rate, Entering 2018 $13,385 $40,155 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2018 $13,735 $41,205 Package Rate, Entering 2019 $13,517 $40,551 Junior/Senior Standing, Entered 2019 $13,867 $41,601 College of Communication / College of Education / College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2016 $13,160 $39,480 2017 $13,322 $39,966 2018 $13,385 $40,155 2019 $13,517 $40,551 School of Music (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2016 $12,727 $38,181 2017 $13,203 $39,609 2018 $13,533 $40,599 2019 $13,938 $41,814 The Theatre School (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2016 $12,727 $38,181 2017 $13,203 $39,609 2018 $13,533 $40,599 2019 $13,938 $41,814 * Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per credit hour rate.
Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
(1–11 credit hours; includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms)
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $655 School for New Learning $655 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $715 College of Science & Health $735 College of Communication $760 College of Computing & Digital Media $865 School of Music $865 The Theatre School $865 Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Graduate Business Entering 2018 (Per Credit Hour) $1,060 – $1,080 Executive DBA (2017) $14,333 $43,000 Executive DBA (2018) $14,333 $43,000 Executive DBA (2019) $14,333 $43,000 College of Law
Description Semester Rate Annual Rate Per Credit Hour (1–8 credit hours) $1,590 Master in Jurisprudence (MJ), Per Credit Hour $1,140 Part-Time Evening JD Package (9–12 credit hours) $15,810 $31,620 Package Rate, Entering 2017 (12–16 credit hours) $23,390 $46,780 Package Rate, Entering 2018 (12–16 credit hours) $23,858 $47,716 Package Rate, Entering 2019 (12–16 credit hours) $24,335 $48,670 Required Fees
General Fees
Fee Amount Athletic Fee $25 Late Fee $100 Health Plan
Student Type Amount Undergraduate / Graduate $60 Law $81 New Student Orientation Fee
Student Type Amount First-Year Student $225 Transfer Student $75 Student Activity Fee
Description Amount Per Term, Full-Time $27 Law Student Fees
Fee Amount Law Activity Fee $20 Law Journal Fee $25 Loan Repayment Assistance Program $10 CTA U-Pass
Enrollment Status Amount Full-Time New or Transfer Undergraduate (12 credit hours) $105 Undergraduate Summer $84 Full-Time Graduate Students (LAS, Theatre, CDM, Education, SNL, Communication, Driehaus College of Business, Kellstadt FTMBA, Music – 6 credit hours) $105 Graduate Summer $84 College of Law (9 credit hours) $168 Law Summer $74 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 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
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Undergraduate Division
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hour over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) Driehaus College of Business, Communication, Computing & Digital Media, Education, LA&SS, and CSH $630 School for New Learning (SNL) $470 Music, Theatre $860 Dual Degree Students
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 the College of Computing and Digital Media, tuition for each course will reflect the rate of the school or college offering that course.
Full-Time Undergraduate Annual Package Rates
12–18 credit hours (includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms). School for New Learning students are excluded.
Driehaus College of Business / College of Computing & Digital Media / College of Science & Health
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Package Rate, Entering 2015 $12,745 $38,235 Junior/Senior Standing or Entering 2015 $13,078 $39,234 Package Rate, Entering 2016 $12,902 $38,706 Junior/Senior Standing or Entering 2016 $13,235 $39,705 Package Rate, Entering 2017 $13,060 $39,180 Junior/Senior Standing or Entering 2017 $13,393 $40,179 Package Rate, Entering 2018 $13,123 $39,369 Junior/Senior Standing or Entering 2018 $13,457 $40,371 College of Communication / College of Education / College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2015 $12,745 $38,235 2016 $12,902 $38,706 2017 $13,060 $39,180 2018 $13,123 $39,369 School of Music (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2015 $12,267 $36,801 2016 $12,727 $38,181 2017 $13,203 $39,609 2018 $13,533 $40,599 The Theatre School (Full-Time)
Entering Class Year Term Rate Annual Rate 2015 $12,267 $36,801 2016 $12,727 $38,181 2017 $13,203 $39,609 2018 $13,533 $40,599 * Credit hours over 18 are charged at the part-time per credit hour rate.
Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
(1–11 credit hours; includes Fall, Winter, and Spring terms)
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $640 School for New Learning $640 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $700 College of Science & Health $720 College of Communication $745 College of Computing & Digital Media $850 School of Music $850 The Theatre School $850 Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Description Term Rate Annual Rate Graduate Business Entering 2018 (Per Credit Hour) $1,060 Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA) $14,333 $43,000 College of Law
Description Semester Rate Annual Rate Per Credit Hour (1–8 credit hours) $1,560 Master in Jurisprudence (MJ), Per Credit Hour $1,120 Part-Time Evening JD Package (9–12 credit hours) $15,500 $31,000 Package Rate, Entering 2016 (12–16 credit hours) $22,930 $45,860 Package Rate, Entering 2017 (12–16 credit hours) $23,390 $46,780 Package Rate, Entering 2018 (12–16 credit hours) $23,858 $47,716 Required Fees
General Fees
Fee Amount Athletic Fee $25 Late Fee $100 Health Plan
Student Type Amount Undergraduate / Graduate $60 Law $81 New Student Orientation Fee
Student Type Amount First-Year Student $225 Transfer Student $75 Student Activity Fee
Description Amount Per Term, Full-Time $27 Law Student Fees
Fee Amount Law Activity Fee $20 Law Journal Fee $25 Loan Repayment Assistance Program $10 CTA U-Pass
Enrollment Status Amount Full-Time New or Transfer Undergraduate (12 credit hours) $105 Undergraduate Summer $84 Full-Time Graduate Students (LAS, Theatre, CDM, Education, SNL, Communication, Driehaus College of Business, Kellstadt FTMBA, Music – 6 credit hours) $105 Graduate Summer $84 College of Law (9 credit hours) $168 Law Summer $74 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 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
Tuition and Fees
Estimated Additional Expenses
2017-2018 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Estimated Additional Expenses
2016-2017 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Estimated Additional Expenses
2025-2026 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees
Part-Time Undergraduate Rates
(1–11 credit hours; and any hours over 18 credit hours)
College / Program Rate (Per Credit Hour) 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 Credit Hour Rates
Program Name Per Credit 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 Nonprofit 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, approximately 25% lower than DePaul’s standard undergraduate part-time tuition rate. 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-credit-hour rate, except for the 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.
Full-Time Undergraduate Package Rates
Richard H. Driehaus College of Business, Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media, College of Science & Health, College of Communication, College of Education, and College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Entering Class Per Term Annual 2022 $15,215 $45,645 2023 $15,292 $45,876 2024 $15,442 $46,326 2025 $15,592 $46,776 School of Music and The Theatre School
Entering Class Per Term Annual 2022 $14,502 $43,506 2023 $15,010 $45,030 2024 $15,535 $46,605 2025 $16,312 $48,936 Graduate Division
Graduate Per Credit Hour Rates
College / School Rate (Per Credit Hour) College of Education $744 School of Continuing and Professional Studies $744 College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences $812 College of Science & Health $836 College of Science & Health, Speech Language Pathology $856 College of Communication $863 Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media $983 School of Music (Pre-2021 Cohort) $983 School of Music (All Other Cohorts) $1,018 Theatre School $983 Kellstadt Graduate Business $1,228 Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Description Per Term Annual Full-Time Tuition (Rates include tuition and fees) $15,205 $45,615 The Theatre School (Graduate)
Entering Class Per Term Annual 2022 $12,671 $38,013 2023 $12,924 $38,772 2024 $13,442 $40,326 2025 $13,845 $41,535 - The Graduate Theatre full-time 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 as part of the curriculum.
Professional Division
College of Law
Per Semester Credit Hour
Program Rate Master of Legal Studies $1,296 All Other Programs $1,808 The College of Law package rates are available for the Fall and Spring terms only.
Program 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 may be charged per credit hour according to the program offering each course.
- For questions regarding tuition rates, contact Student Accounts at (312) 362–8610.
Required Fees (2025–2026)
Comprehensive Fee
Student Type Quarterly Annual (Fall/Winter/Spring) Annual (Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer) Full-Time Undergraduate $300 $900 $1,000 Part-Time Undergraduate $200 $600 $700 Full-Time Graduate $150 $450 $550 Part-Time Graduate $100 $300 $400 Law $150 (per semester) $300 (Fall/Spring) $400 (Fall/Spring/Summer) Student Health Insurance Plan
Student Type Quarterly Undergraduate $830 Graduate $830 Law $1,245 Dental (Annual) $242.76 Vision (Annual) $62.76 Questions regarding the Student Health Insurance Plan may be directed to Student Affairs / Academic Health Plans (AHP).
CTA U-Pass (Based on Eligibility)
Enrollment Status Fee ELA / Undergraduate / Graduate – Quarterly (Fall/Winter/Spring) $108 Undergraduate / Graduate – Summer $89 Law – Per Semester (Fall/Spring) $171 Law – Summer $77 U-Pass Fall 2025 is opt-in and based on registration/credit hours, beginning 6/1/25. Students not enrolled in a minimum of four credit hours by the last date to drop classes will have their cards deactivated and the U-Pass fee credited to their student account.
Questions may be sent to upass@depaul.edu or visit upass.depaul.edu.
Other Fees
Fee Amount Notes Late Fee $100 Returned Check Fee $25 International Student Status Maintenance Fee $125 OPT International Student Status Maintenance Fee $125 STEM-OPT Nursing Students (Per Quarter) $20 12- or 10-Month Payment Plan $80 6-Month Payment Plan $60 Single-Term Payment Plan $30 ETD Payment Plan (Per Term) $50 $125 Annual (Fall/Winter/Spring) ETD Payment Plan – Law Students $60 $125 Annual (Fall/Spring) 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.