The cost of attendance is the cornerstone of establishing a student's financial need as it determines the limits on the total aid a student may receive for the purposes of state, federal, and campus based aid.
The cost of attendance is an estimate of each student's educational expenses for the period of enrollment. For direct costs, please click here.
If you are a prospective student seeking to estimate your eligibility for an Academic Achievement Award and need-based financial aid, please visit our Net Price Calculator.
To look at the 2018-2019 Cost of Attendance, please click here.
| On-campus | Off-campus | At Home | |
| Tuition | $39,680 | $39,680 | $39,680 |
| Fees | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| Room | $6,900 | $6,500 | $3,000 |
| Board | $5,860 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,820 | $1,620 | $1,220 |
| Pers. Expenses | $1,300 | $1,300 | $900 |
| Total | $59,600 | $55,640 | $51,340 |
To view the Student Account Services-hosted Tuition and Fees page, click here.
To complete your FAFSA, please click here.
Individual adjustments may be made for insurance, lab fees, loan fees, or dependent care upon request. Contact your financial aid counselor.
The average cost of tuition and fees for a typical student based on enrolling full-time per year. The actual costs that a student incurs will vary depending on the student's degree or certificate program. *The fees do not include the insurance if you choose to participate in the insurance program offered through UD. It also does not include lab fees ($20-$60), the Payment Plan fee ($60), or the orientation fee ($150).
The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for an entire year.
A reasonable estimate of what it would cost to live in Irving, Texas, while attending school. Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances.
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