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Start your educational journey by knowing exactly what you’ll pay for Davenport University tuition and other college costs.
We’re committed to keeping your college expenses down, beginning with Davenport University tuition — the third lowest among private colleges in Michigan. Davenport can connect you with financial aid as well, which 92% of our students receive. That includes the more than 250 Davenport and Foundational scholarships we award each year, totaling $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 Davenport University 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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Plan for tuition, fees, housing, books and other college expenses with the Davenport net price calculator. This easy-to-use tool will estimate your college costs, including your DU tuition, and your eligibility for financial aid, including scholarships, grants and loans.
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2024-2025 Davenport University tuition and fees
To help you estimate tuition, fees and other college costs, Davenport shares these charts. You’ll find information on college expenses for undergraduate and graduate students as well as academic programs that have separate fees. Charts for undergraduates and graduates include online tuition per credit.
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, Davenport 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. |
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In-seat Tuition (@ $974/cr. hr.) |
Number of Credits per semester |
One Semester |
Two Semesters |
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Full-time |
15 |
$14,610 |
$29,220 |
| Full-time | 12 | $11,688 | $23,376 |
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Three-Quarter time |
9 | $8,766 |
$17,532 |
| Half-time | 6 | $5,844 | $11,688 |
| Less than half time | 3 | $2,922 | $5,844 |
| Success Academy | $462 per class | ||
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Online Tuition (Michigan residents) |
$974 per credit hour |
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Online Tuition (non-Michigan residents) |
Net of $658 per credit hour* | ||
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*The Online Tuition for non-Michigan residents is a net of the standard online tuition rate of $974 minus a Davenport Tuition Grant of $316 per credit, resulting in a net charge of $658 per credit. Students who are receiving this tuition rate will not qualify for other forms of Davenport 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. |
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Graduate estimated tuitionThe chart includes in-seat and online tuition estimates that are broken down by full- and half-time attendance for one to three semesters. |
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In-seat Tuition (@ $1,056/cr. hr.) |
Number of Credits per semester |
One Semester |
Two Semesters |
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Full-time |
9 |
$9,504 |
$19,008 |
| Full-time | 6 | $6,336 | $12,672 |
| Half-time | 3 | $3,168 | $6,336 |
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Online Tuition |
$1,056 per credit hour |
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Note: Total costs do not include books and fees. Costs may vary among campuses. |
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Nursing tuition costsGet an idea of college costs associated with Davenport’s nursing program. These college costs are broken down per course or per credit hour. |
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Undergraduate Tuition |
$1,024 per credit hour | |
| Graduate Tuition | $1056 | |
| Great Lakes Bay, Lansing and Warren Campuses Nursing Tuition (per credit hour) | $691 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 | $569 per credit hour | |
| BSN Concurrent Partnership Tuition | $569 per credit hour | |
FeesIn addition to tuition, fees apply for student registration, technology, student activities, student accident plan and courses in some Davenport academic programs. Note: All fees and rates are subject to change. |
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| Registration Fee (per semester) | $230 |
| Technology Fee (per semester) | $131 |
| Student Activity Fee (per semester for Lettinga students only) |
$123 |
| Student Activity Fee (per semester for non-Lettinga campus students) |
$33 |
| Student Accident Plan Fee |
$26 |
| Wellness Center Fee (per semester for Lettinga students only) | $16 |
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Course fees -- some Davenport courses have course fees to cover expenses related to a given course, such as software licenses, e-books, and similar expenses. These fees typically range from $25 to $75 per course, if the course has a fee. Students will see these fees (if any) on their billing statement prior to the start of the semester. Students will see these fees (if any) on their billing statement prior to the start of the semester. See a list of course 23-24 fees here. |
$25 to $75 range |
If you want to estimate tuition rates, fees and other first-year college costs for Davenport’s master’s degree in occupational therapy, you can use this chart as a planning tool.
Tuition for 2023-24 academic year = $1,006 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 |
$16,096 |
$16,096 | $3,018 | $35,210 |
| Course Fees | $405 | $75 | $0 | $480 |
| Registration Fee | $230 | $230 | $230 | $690 |
| Technology | $131 | $131 | $131 | $369 |
| Student Activity Fee | $123 | $123 | $123 | $369 |
| Student Accident Plan Fee | $26 | $26 | $26 | $78 |
| Wellness Center | $16 | $16 | $16 | $48 |
| Book & Supplies (estimated) | $750 | $450 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Total Costs | $17,777 | $17,147 | $3,544 | $38,468 |
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Additional resources
Sources:
DU Financial Aid Awards, 2022/2023
Davenport Financial Aid data, 2022/2023
IPEDS, Competitor Tuition and Fees, Fall 2022