DePauw Tuition and Fees

What does it cost to attend DePauw?

For 2026, DePauw’s estimated total cost of attendance is $80,120. This includes direct costs billed by the university — tuition, housing, meals and fees — as well as estimated indirect costs such as books, travel and personal expenses.

We know cost is one of the biggest questions families bring to the college search. The published cost of attendance is not necessarily what your family will pay. More than 90 percent of DePauw students receive scholarships, grants or other forms of university aid that help make a DePauw education more affordable.

Through The DePauw Promise, DePauw is committed to meeting the full calculated financial need of each student in the 2026 incoming class. That means we use the financial information your family provides to determine your need, then build an aid package designed to make DePauw more affordable.

Each year, DePauw provides more than $75 million in DePauw-funded scholarships and grants from the university and generous donors.

A DePauw education is also a long-term investment. DePauw graduates rank in the top 7 percent nationwide for lifetime earnings — and they leave with the relationships, mentoring and alumni connections that help them thrive long after graduation.

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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

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

Updated, July 1, 2026

Due to Federal Regulations, expenses reflected in the Cost of Attendance may differ from actual charges. Housing and meals are determined based on DePauw'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, DePauw'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 DePauw—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 DePauw students receive scholarships or university aid, and through The DePauw 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 DePauw’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.