Tuition and Fees
Cost of attendance
Education is one of the most significant investments you’ll make. With Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduates ranking in the top 7 percent nationwide for lifetime earnings, your Â鶹ÊÓƵ education delivers a proven return on your investment. But first things first: what will it cost?
The cost of attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ includes both direct costs (tuition, housing, meals and fees) billed directly by the university and indirect costs (books, travel and personal expenses). More than 90 percent of our students receive some form of university aid or scholarships to help reduce and manage these costs – and through The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Promise, we’re committed to meeting the full calculated need of each student in the 2026 incoming class. That amounts to more than $75 million annually in the form of Â鶹ÊÓƵ-funded scholarships and grants from Â鶹ÊÓƵ and our generous donors to ensure that your Â鶹ÊÓƵ education is within reach.
Direct costs (2026-27 academic year)
| Billed expense | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,710 |
| Housing and meals | $16,240 |
| Mandatory fees | $1,170 |
| Total direct expenses | $80,120 |
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Indirect costs (2026-27 academic year)
| Non-billed expense | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $800 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Personal expenses | $1,700 |
| Average loan fees | $70 |
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Due to Federal Regulations, expenses reflected in the Cost of Attendance may differ from actual charges. Housing and meals are determined based on Â鶹ÊÓƵ's four-year residency requirement. Also, the Financial Aid Office calculates the cost of food for the 2026-2027 academic year at $8,590 which covers 21 meals per week (versus $7,850 for 18 swipes for the standard meal plan).
Please find a comprehensive list of tuition, fees and miscellaneous charges here.
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Tutition & Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
For 2026–27, Â鶹ÊÓƵ's estimated direct costs—tuition, housing and meals, and mandatory fees—total $80,120 for the year, with a full breakdown in the direct costs chart above. Beyond what's billed, families should also budget for indirect costs like books, transportation and personal expenses, estimated at $3,570 for the year, detailed in the indirect costs chart above.
Direct costs are billed by Â鶹ÊÓƵ—such as tuition, housing, meals and mandatory fees—while indirect costs include books, travel and personal expenses that vary by student and are not paid directly to the university.
More than 90 percent of Â鶹ÊÓƵ students receive scholarships or university aid, and through The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Promise the university is committed to meeting the full calculated need of each student in the 2027 incoming class, which reduces the overall cost for most families.
Prospective students can use Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Net Price Calculator, linked from the Tuition & Fees and Estimate Aid pages, to get a personalized estimate of cost after anticipated grants and scholarships.
Contact Us
Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
- financialaid@depauw.edu
- (765) 658-4030
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Emison Building
204 E. Seminary
Greencastle, Indiana 46135