DePaul University

What is the cost of studying for a year at DePaul University?

DePaul's published undergraduate price is substantial, and the amount a student ultimately pays depends heavily on aid and living arrangements. For 2024-25, IPEDS lists average full-time undergraduate tuition of $44,601 and required fees of $804. DePaul is private, so those reported tuition and fee amounts do not differ by Illinois residency.

• 2024-25 average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $45,405 combined.
• Typical reported annual room charge: $11,952; typical board charge: $7,944.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,104.

Adding those 2024-25 figures produces $66,405 before transportation and other personal expenses. It is an illustration, not every student's official cost of attendance: housing choices, meal plans, course materials and commuting expenses change the total. DePaul has published later tuition figures, so applicants should use the estimate for their actual entry year rather than treat this earlier calculation as a current bill.

Grants and scholarships can reduce the price without requiring repayment. Students may also be eligible for federal grants and loans, Illinois assistance, institutional awards or military education benefits, depending on their circumstances. Aid applications and scholarship deadlines deserve attention: a grant award and a loan can both appear in an aid offer but have very different long-term costs.

Reported average net prices for 2024-25 varied by family income. For families with income of $48,000 or less, the figure was $25,950; for families above $110,000, it was $37,092. These are averages after applicable aid, not quotes for an individual household. A prospective student's most useful comparison is the full annual cost estimate minus grants and scholarships, with loans shown separately.

What are the work-study opportunities at DePaul University?

DePaul students can seek part-time employment and use career services, but a campus job, a Federal Work-Study award and an internship are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is a need-based student-aid program for eligible students; an award permits earnings from an approved job rather than appearing as money automatically deducted from tuition.

Students can look for university employment and, where eligible, approved work-study positions through DePaul's student-employment resources. Job availability, hiring and permitted hours depend on the position. Other part-time jobs do not require a work-study award, while internships may be paid, unpaid or tied to academic credit under program rules.

DePaul's Career Center offers individual career planning, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search tools and employer events. Students can also explore internships and networking or mentoring opportunities involving alumni. These services provide help with applications and career decisions; their availability should not be mistaken for a guaranteed job offer.