2023-2024 Graduate

The Cost of Attendance below reflects full-time graduate-level enrollment. Your estimated Cost of Attendance will vary depending on your specific academic program and enrollment level(full-time vs. part-time).  Your financial aid offer letter will include estimated expenses relevant to your academic program.

  • On-Campus

    Estimate Full-Time Cost of Attendance1 On Campus
    Tuition2(Base Allowance) $52,190
    Fee(Activity) Allowance $1,030
    Housing Allowance $11,020
    Food Allowance $7,590
    Direct Costs3 $71,830
    Off-Campus Housing Allowance6 $0
    Off-Campus Food Allowance6 $0
    Books Allowance $700
    Personal Allowance $4,572
    Transportation Allowance $980
    Estimated Loan Fees (if pursuing loans) $1,208
    Indirect Costs4 $7,460
    Total cost $79,290*

  • Off-Campus

    Estimate Full-Time Cost of Attendance1 Off-Campus
    Tuition2(Base Allowance) $52,190
    Fee(Activity) Allowance $1,030
    Housing Allowance $0
    Food Allowance $0
    Direct Costs3 $53,220
    Off-Campus Housing Allowance6 $11,020
    Off-Campus Food Allowance6 $7,590
    Books Allowance $700
    Personal Allowance $4,572
    Transportation Allowance $980
    Estimated Loan Fees (if pursuing loans) $1,208
    Indirect Costs4 $26,070
    Total cost $79,290*

  • Off-Campus w/Parent

    Estimate Full-Time Cost of Attendance1 Off-Campus w/Parent
    Tuition2(Base Allowance) $52,190
    Fee(Activity) Allowance $1,030
    Housing Allowance $0
    Food Allowance $0
    Direct Costs3 $53,220
    Off-Campus Housing Allowance6 $3,796
    Off-Campus Food Allowance6 $7,590
    Books Allowance $700
    Personal Allowance $4,572
    Transportation Allowance $2,296
    Estimated Loan Fees (if pursuing loans) $1,208
    Indirect Costs4 $20,162
    Total cost $73,382*
1 Budgets are provided for student planning purposes only, individual student bills may vary. Review your financial aid offer letter for your program estimated costs.
2 Estimated tuition for engineering and architecture students is slightly higher at $52,800. Estimated tuition for NCSSS is $21,600. The estimated tuition for Canon Law (12+ credits per semester) is $40,400.
3 Direct Costs are charges that are billed directly to the student by the university.
4 Indirect Costs are expenses that are not directly billed to the student by the university.
6 If living with a parent, your "Off-Campus Housing Allowance" is reduced.
* Figures do not include the cost of Catholic University Health Insurance which you may choose to purchase if you are not already covered by your own (or parent) health plan. Personal Allowance includes the average cost of health insurance.
Important: For specific housing charges by residence hall, each academic program's tuition and fees. Visit COMPLETE TUITION & FEE SCHEDULE