Costs and Financing

Tuition costs

Tuition is set by the Board of Trustees and is subject to change each year.

Costs for books

Costs of required books range for each course range from $0 to $130. Average cost for books, both required and optional, is about $73 per course. When used books are available, the average cost for books per course drops to $56.

Other costs

Other costs students should consider are the costs of books needed for the dissertation above and beyond books for course work, material costs (such as document printing which is currently $0.05/page on campus), as well as basic costs of living, transportation costs, relocation costs etc.


Financial Aid

Graduate students can apply for student loans and Graduate Plus Loans to help finance their studies.

Scholarships and fellows

DPLS does not offer scholarships or fellowships. Students must pursue these forms of financial support on their own.