2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the CDU's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Catholic Distance University are $9,600 on average over undergraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 8.11% from last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees are $9,900 on average. The graduate tuition & fees have increased by 4.76% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Catholic Distance University Tuition & fees
YearUndergraduateGraduate
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2020$7,320 $1,085$7,320 $1,085
2021$7,320 $1,085$7,320 $1,085
2022$7,320 $1,085$7,320 $1,085
2023$7,680 $1,200$7,680 $1,200
2024$8,280 $1,320$8,280 $1,320

Living Costs

The 2024 average living cost is $10,771 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has decreased by 0.97% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$7,177$2,075
2021$7,177$2,075
2022$7,177$2,075
2023$8,612$2,490
2024$8,576$2,195

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,175 at Catholic Distance University. The books & supplies cost has increased by 46.88% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
Catholic Distance University 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$625
2021$625
2022$625
2023$800
2024$1,175

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Catholic Distance University is $345 on average over undergraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 7.81% from last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition per credit hour is $495 on average. The graduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 4.21% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Tuition per Credit Hour
YearUndergraduateGraduate
2020$305 $450
2021$305 $450
2022$305 $465
2023$320 $475
2024$345 $495