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Start your educational journey by knowing exactly what you’ll pay for 51Æ·²è tuition and other college costs.
We’re committed to keeping your college expenses down, beginning with 51Æ·²è tuition — one of the most affordable private colleges and universities in Michigan. 51Æ·²è can connect you with financial aid as well, which 93% of our students receive a scholarship or gift aid that, unlike student loans, does not have to be repaid. That includes the more than 280 51Æ·²è and Foundational scholarships we award each year, totaling more than $30 million. Unlike student loans, these funds do not have to be repaid.
Explore this page to learn more about the resources to help you estimate and plan for 51Æ·²è tuition and other college costs. If you have questions about tuition, fees or other college expenses, contact us at info@davenport.edu or 800.686.1600.
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2025-2026 51Æ·²è tuition and fees
To help you estimate tuition, fees and other college costs, 51Æ·²è shares these charts. You’ll find information on college expenses for undergraduate and graduate students.
Note: You must pay tuition before the start of the semester using a money order, personal check, charge card or college payment plan. For credit- and debit-card transactions, 51Æ·²è charges a 3% convenience fee, which you can avoid by using an electronic check or other payment options.
Undergraduate estimated tuitionThis chart offers in-seat and online tuition estimates and includes online tuition for Michigan and non-Michigan residents. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| In-seat Tuition (@ $1,018/cr. hr.) | Number of Credits per semester | One Semester | Two Semesters |
| Full-time | 15 | $15,270 | $30,540 |
| Full-time | 12 | $12,216 | $24,432 |
| Three-Quarter time | 9 | $9,162 | $18,324 |
| Half-time | 6 | $6,108 | $12,216 |
| Less than half time | 3 | $3,054 | $6,108 |
| Dual Enrollment | $214 per credit hour | ||
| Online Tuition (Michigan residents) | $1,018 per credit hour | ||
| Online Tuition (non-Michigan residents) | Net of $688 per credit hour* | ||
*The Online Tuition for non-Michigan residents is a net of the standard online tuition rate of $1,018 minus a 51Æ·²è Tuition Grant of $330 per credit, resulting in a net charge of $688 per credit. Students who are receiving this tuition rate will not qualify for other forms of 51Æ·²è scholarships, grants, or discounts. Students must have only a non-Michigan address (address must be active) in DU's system at the point of admission. This rate will not be granted if there is a Michigan address present on the system for the student. Note: Total costs do not include books and fees. Costs may vary among campuses. | |||
Graduate estimated tuitionThe chart includes in-seat and online tuition estimates that are broken down by full- and half-time attendance. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| In-seat Tuition (@ $1,104/cr. hr.) | Number of Credits per semester | One Semester | Two Semesters |
| Full-time | 9 | $9,936 | $19,872 |
| Full-time | 6 | $6,624 | $13,248 |
| Half-time | 3 | $3,312 | $6,624 |
| Online Tuition | $1,104 per credit hour | ||
| Note: Total costs do not include books and fees. Costs may vary among campuses. | |||
Nursing tuition costsGet an idea of college costs associated with 51Æ·²è’s nursing program. These college costs are broken down per course or per credit hour. | ||
| Undergraduate Tuition | $1,070 per credit hour | |
| Graduate Tuition | $1,104 | |
| Great Lakes Bay, Lansing and Warren Campuses Nursing Tuition (per credit hour) | $737 if enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester through an $8,000 nursing scholarship applied per year. Price per credit hour will vary for enrollment other than 12 credit hours per semester | |
| BSN Completion Partnership Tuition | $595 per credit hour | |
| BSN Concurrent Partnership Tuition | $595 per credit hour | |
Note: Other fees include late payment fee, returned check fee, transcript fee, etc.
FeesIn addition to tuition, fees apply for student registration, technology, student activities, student accident plan and courses in some 51Æ·²è academic programs. Note: All fees and rates are subject to change. | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (per semester) | $235 |
| Technology Fee (per semester) | $135 |
| Student Activity Fee (per semester for Lettinga students only) | $125 |
| Student Activity Fee (per semester for non-Lettinga campus students) | $35 |
| Student Accident Plan Fee (per semester) | $30 |
| Wellness Center Fee (per semester for Lettinga students only) | $20 |
| Mental Health Counseling Fee (per semester for students in the MA Mental Health Counseling program only) | $215 |
| Course fees -- some 51Æ·²è courses have course fees to cover expenses related to a given course, such as software licenses, e-books, and similar expenses. Students will see these fees (if any) on their billing statement prior to the start of the semester. | See list of 24-25 course fees . |
| Other university fees | 2024-2025 |
If you want to estimate tuition rates, fees and other first-year college costs for 51Æ·²è’s master’s degree in occupational therapy, you can use this chart as a planning tool.
Tuition for 2024-25 academic year = $1,056 per credit hour.
Below is an estimate of costs for Year 1 of the OT program. Click here to view a cost estimate for the entire program.
| Fall Semester | Winter Semester | Summer Semester | Year 1 Total | |
| Credits | 16 | 16 | 3 | 35 |
| Total tuition | $16,896 | $16,896 | $3,168 | $36,960 |
| Course Fees | $405 | $75 | $0 | $480 |
| Registration Fee | $235 | $235 | $235 | $705 |
| Technology | $135 | $135 | $135 | $405 |
| Student Activity Fee | $125 | $125 | $125 | $375 |
| Student Accident Plan Fee | $30 | $30 | $30 | $90 |
| Wellness Center | $20 | $20 | $20 | $60 |
| Book & Supplies (estimated) | $750 | $450 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Total Costs | $18,596 | $17,966 | $3,713 | $40,275 |
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Additional resources
Sources:
51Æ·²è Financial Aid data, 2023/2024
51Æ·²è Financial Aid Awards, 2023/2024
IPEDS, Published in-district tuition and fees, 2023/24 data