Cost of Attendance Budget 2026-2027
The information below is provided to assist incoming students in estimating their monthly budget while considering available financial resources for the academic year (e.g., earnings, financial aid, family assistance). Tuition and fees are billed directly to a student’s account by the University. Budget items are estimated costs based on the average monthly living expenses multiplied by the number of months in the program’s academic year. These costs may vary for each student, consequently, each student should determine anticipated expenses while in school. Please note, student loans are not available during periods of non-attendance (i.e., summer quarter, leave of absence), however, the Federal Work-Study program may be an option to those that qualify.
Tuition and Fees Living
| Tuition and Fees | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,165 | $53,165 | $53,165 |
| Student Services Fee | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Disability Insurance Fee | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | 54,728 | 54,728 | 54,728 |
Living Expenses and Other Costs
| Budget Items/Estimated Costs | 1st Year (9-Month Budget) | 2nd Year (12-Month Budget) | 3rd Year (12-Month Budget) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $1,440 | $345 | $110 |
| Personal Expenses: on-campus/off-campus/with parent option | 2,700 | 3,600 | 3,600 |
| Health Insurance | 2,802 | 3,736 | 3,736 |
| Housing: on-campus option | 9,123 | 9,123 | 9,123 |
| Housing: off-campus option | 16,650 | 22,200 | 22,200 |
| Housing: with parent option | 3,600 | 4,800 | 4,800 |
| Food: on-campus/off-campus/with parent option | 4,050 | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| Travel/Transportation: on-campus option (includes auto insurance and registration) | 2,638 | 3,484 | 8,977 |
| Travel/Transportation: off-campus/with parent option (includes auto insurance and registration) | 5,463 | 7,251 | 10,547 |
| Average Loan Origination Fees | 217 | 2,373 | 2,373 |
| Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: on-campus option | $22,970 | $28,061 | $33,319 |
| Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: off-campus option | $33,322 | $44,905 | $47,966 |
| Total Budget Items/Estimated Costs: with parent option | $20,272 | $27,505 | $30,566 |
Total Cost of Attendance (All Years) for Occupational Therapy – Downers Grove
| Option | Total Cost (All Years) |
|---|---|
| On-campus | $248,534 |
| Off-campus | $290,377 |
| With parent | $242,527 |