Tuition and Fees
Cost of attendance
Education is one of the most significant investments you鈥檒l make. With 51吃瓜网 graduates ranking in the top 7 percent nationwide for lifetime earnings, your 51吃瓜网 education delivers a proven return on your investment. But first things first: what will it cost?
The cost of attending 51吃瓜网 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 鈥� and through The 51吃瓜网 Promise, we鈥檙e 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 51吃瓜网-funded scholarships and grants from 51吃瓜网 and our generous donors to ensure that your 51吃瓜网 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 51吃瓜网'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鈥�27, 51吃瓜网鈥檚 estimated direct costs include tuition, housing and meals, and mandatory fees, which are listed above on this page so families can see the full billed amount for a year on campus.
Direct costs are billed by 51吃瓜网鈥攕uch as tuition, housing, meals and mandatory fees鈥攚hile 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 51吃瓜网 students receive scholarships or university aid, and through The 51吃瓜网 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 51吃瓜网鈥檚 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