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Tuition

​​​​​​Tuition for Academic Year 2025 - 2026

  • First-Year JD Full-Time Program (Three-Year Package Rate): $55,328
  • JD Part-Time (Package Rate): $35,946​
  • JD and LLM Per Credit Hour: $1,808​​
    • LLM Program (total 24 credit hours): $43, 392​
  • MLS Per Credit Hour:$1,296​
    • MLS Program (total 30 credit hours): $38, 880

General Fees per Semester*

  • Comprehensive Fee: ​$150
  • VENTRA U-Pass: $171
  • Late Fee: $100
  • Service Fee for Returned Check: $25
  • Student Health Insurance:  ​$1,200 
*This fee consolidates the Law Activity, LRAP, and Law Journal fees. A full fee schedule is available on the website​.

*Plea​se note that only JD Day students registered for at least 12 credit hours or JD Evening students registered for at least 9 credit hours are eligible for the VENTRA U-Pass. If eligible, students are charged $84 for the summer semester for the U-Pass. More information on fees can be found here.

*Students who already have active health insurance coverage—such as an individual plan or through a parent’s or guardian’s plan—will be able to opt out of DePaul’s Student Health Insurance Plan with proof of active insurance. Information on plans that qualify for a waiver is on the AHP website​​. 

Estimated Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Students (2025-2026)

When budgeting for law school, take into account the following estimated expenses*:

Tuition for the Full-time Day Program $55,328
Estimated fees $300
Estimated loan origination fees $1,368
Estimated cost of books and supplies $1,​650
Estimated living expenses $24,792
TOTAL $84,738
*The expenses listed are estimates and may vary from student to student. Loan origination fees are not payable to DePaul; they are charged by the Department of Education upon disbursement.

Estimated Cost of Attendance for Part-Time Students (2025-2026)

When budgeting for law school, take into account the following expenses*:

Tuition for the Part-Time Program $35,946​​
Estimated fees $300
Estimated loan origination fees $1,304
Estimated cost of books and supplies $990
Estimated living expenses $24,792
TOTAL $64,632
*The expenses listed are estimates and may vary from student to student. Loan origination fees are not payable to DePaul; they are charged by the Department of Education upon disbursement.

 
For more information on tuition rates, please visit Student Accounts.
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