The costs and fees listed here are estimates. They are intended for you to use as a guide in planning your study at the English Language Academy (ELA).
Application Fee: $130 (Non-refundable)
Fees Paid to DePaul University ELA
| |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
| Tuition |
$4,200 |
$4,200 |
$4,200 |
$3,900 |
| U-Pass* |
$108 |
$108 |
$108 |
$89 |
| Health Insurance Fee** |
Click here for details about the Student Health Insurance program details and cost. |
* The U-Pass fee may vary year to year, depending on the number of available CTA service days.
** All DePaul University students will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. For more information about the health insurance plan and information about requesting a waiver, click here.
Other Required Fees
Pre-Placement Test Fee: $60
Textbooks: Approximately $250 per term (Students will purchase their textbooks at the bookstore on campus. The total cost for textbooks varies depending on their classes.)
Explanation of IEP Fees
Class Fees: Covers tuition for 4 ELA courses
Pre-Placement Test Fee: New students pay the testing fee through their Blue Demon Domain.
Health Insurance: Cost of mandatory health insurance for all DePaul students
U-Pass: Discounted CTA rail and bus pass for full-time ELA students
Textbooks: Students buy their own books at the beginning of the term.
Fall, Winter and Spring Per-course Tuition (AY 2025-2026): Some students may choose to enroll in ELA courses on a part-time basis. Tuition for one course is $1,100, two courses $2,200, and three courses $3,300.
Summer Per-Course Tuition (AY 2025-2026): Some students may choose to enroll in ELA courses on a part-time basis. Tuition for one course is $1,025, two courses $2,050, and three courses $3,075.