Costs and Financing
Tuition costs
Tuition is set by the Board of Trustees and is subject to change each year.
- Information about current tuition costs (scroll down to TUITION & FEES, ROOM & BOARD to see Graduate Tuition costs / credit hour)
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.