Office of Financial Aid: Cost of Attendance
One of the most important decisions you will make is pursuing your degree at Divine Mercy University. We are constantly working to keep your tuition costs affordable and competitive with other institutions. Combined with scholarships and other forms of financial aid, you will find that paying for your education is possible.
Cost of attendance varies by program. Please navigate below to find the direct expenses and indirect expenses per program. Tuition and fees are evaluated and updated annually.
Direct expenses represent the direct cost of a DMU degree. This is the amount that it costs to attend classes. This is the amount that is due to DMU. Beyond this amount there may be incurred other personal expenses associated with attending the program. Indirect expenses are highly lifestyle dependent and can vary accordingly.
Indirect expenses are highly dependent on individual circumstances. Indirect expenses are not academic expenses owed to DMU. The costs that students pay to maintain their internet connection, purchase textbooks, travel due to program requirements can vary based on location. These figures represent the loan eligibility for indirect expenses. If there are extenuating circumstances that necessitate a higher level of indirect expenses than this award it is possible to consult the Financial Aid Office to see if loan eligibility may be increased by the extenuating circumstances.
Note that this is only an estimate of actual costs due to the inclusion of indirect expenses which vary from person to person. Also note that there is typically a 3% tuition increase per credit every fall which is not included in these figures.
For the 2023-2024 academic year please view below for all programs
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition | Per Credit Hour |
| Psy D (On Campus-122 Course Credits) | $1,170 |
| MS in Psychology (Online) (36 Course Credits) | $850 |
| MS in Counseling (66 Course Credits) | $925 |
| SD Certification Program | $800 |
| Audit Tuition | 50% program tuition/credit hour |
| Fees for all Degree Programs Per occurrence | Per occurrence |
| Application Fee | $55 |
| Late Registration Fee | $60 |
| Add/Drop Fee per course | $20 |
| Graduation Fee | $75 |
| Returned check fee (each service) | $35 |
| Diploma replacement fee | $50 |
| Fees PsyD Program | Per Semester (unless specified otherwise) |
| Technology Fee per Course (per semester) | $50 |
| Library Fee (per semester) | $110 |
| Student Activity fee (per semester) | $30 |
| Lab Fee (PSY 516, PSY 608, PSY 610, PSY 611, PSY 613, PSY 836) $130 for each lab | $130 |
| PsyD Continuous Enrollment Fee (per occurrence) | $585 |
| Fees MS Counseling Program | Per Course |
| Technology Fee per Course | $50 |
| Residency Fee (COUN 510, COUN 580, COUN 690) | $1,650 |
| Lab Fees (COUN 540, COUN 620, COUN 640 I, II, III) | $75 |
| Fees MS Psychology Program | |
| Technology Fee per Course | $50 |
| Residency Fee MSP (online) | $250 |
Payment of Student Account
The University requires students to satisfy their student account at the time of registration, prior to attending classes. The Financial Aid Office and the Business Office are available to assist students in obtaining resources for meeting these financial obligations.
Payment Plans
The University offers payment plans as an option for students who are unable to satisfy their student account at the time of registration. Applications for payment plans will be considered on an individual basis, through the Business Office.