DePauw 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,896

Cost of attendance at DePauw University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,896

Cost of attendance at DePauw University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at DePauw University was $27,348. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at DePauw

DePauw net price calculator

$27,348

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Indiana and nationwide.

Indiana's average	$9,921
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of DePauw for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$27,348	$2,835 (9%)	$13,670	$14,221	$14,281	$21,254	$33,735
2021	$30,183	$626 (2%)	$19,503	$18,320	$22,316	$23,092	$32,624
2020	$29,557	$295 (1%)	$14,008	$19,206	$18,183	$23,477	$32,041
2019	$29,262	$56	$13,591	$16,489	$18,608	$24,637	$33,073
2018	$29,318	$1,545 (5%)	$17,108	$14,570	$18,056	$24,110	$30,674
2017	$30,863	$1,314 (4%)	$12,916	$13,830	$18,006	$22,050	$30,797
2016	$29,549	$22	$14,489	$17,510	$20,283	$25,261	$33,473
2015	$29,527	$1,106 (4%)	$14,332	$16,626	$18,819	$22,112	$32,140
2014	$28,421	--	$15,166	$15,282	$18,209	$23,893	$31,749

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of DePauw University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$67,196	$1,266 (2%)	$53,896	$12,100	$1,200
2021	$65,930	$1,484 (2%)	$52,630	$12,100	$1,200
2020	$64,446	$2,642 (4%)	$51,146	$12,100	$1,200
2019	$61,804	$1,866 (3%)	$49,704	$11,100	$1,000
2018	$59,938	$1,390 (2%)	$47,838	$11,100	$1,000
2017	$58,548	$1,870 (3%)	$46,448	$11,100	$1,000
2016	$56,678	$2,862 (5%)	$44,678	$11,100	$900
2015	$53,816	$2,206 (4%)	$42,746	$10,170	$900
2014	$51,610	$1,890 (4%)	$40,640	$10,070	$900
2013	$49,720	--	$38,750	$10,070	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at DePauw? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $14,098 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at DePauw is $1,566 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: DePauw estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, DePauw estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,200

If living off-campus, with family: $2,100

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,100
How much is DePauw application fees?: DePauw does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: DePauw offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

DePauw University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,653	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,653	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**DePauw requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at DePauw University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$14,098	1,300
2021	N/A	N/A	$13,788	1,480
2020	N/A	N/A	$13,400	1,480
2019	N/A	N/A	$13,020	1,500
2018	N/A	N/A	$12,529	1,500
2017	N/A	N/A	$12,240	1,480
2016	N/A	N/A	$11,700	1,480

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by DePauw University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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