DePaul University's published cost of attendance is $63,052. Net price by income band is less differentiated than at institutions with deeper need-based aid: low-income families see a net price of approximately $27,359, middle-income families pay around $28,687, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,092.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $63,052 |
| Tuition and Fees | $45,999 |
| Room and Board | $19,095 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$32,150 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,902 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $27,359 |
| $30–48k | $25,950 |
| $48–75k | $28,687 |
| $75–110k | $31,057 |
| $110k+ | $37,092 |
DePaul University's published cost of attendance is $63,052. Net price by income band is less differentiated than at institutions with deeper need-based aid: low-income families see a net price of approximately $27,359, middle-income families pay around $28,687, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,092. Azimuth ranks DePaul University #1228 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 13.8th percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The lower affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker and the debt load graduates carry out: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, but at DePaul the gap between sticker and net price is smaller than at institutions with larger endowments. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,168, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $41,563; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and DePaul University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,466, median federal debt of $23,168 projects to a monthly payment of about $262 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Depaul University earn median 4-year earnings of $73,466, placing Depaul University in the 74.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,380 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 87.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Depaul University #208 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Finance and Financial Management Services reports 247 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $93,719, ranked #43 nationally in its major. Marketing reports 177 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $78,164, ranked #45 nationally in its major. Film/Video and Photographic Arts reports 176 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,969, ranked #21 nationally in its major. Accounting and Related Services reports 172 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $93,592, ranked #43 nationally in its major.
