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Tuition & Affordability

An exceptional Vincentian education is within your reach!

At DePaul College Prep, we understand that attending a Catholic high school requires a financial commitment. Our mission to make tuition affordable and accessible and to maintain a diverse student body aligns with our Vincentian charism. 

2026-2027 Tuition & Fees

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  • Tuition

    Tuition$20,600
    Registration Fee
    (nonrefundable)    		$550
    Total$21,150

  • Additional Fees

    Graduation Fee (Class of 2027)$275
    One-Time School-Issued iPad fee (All incoming students)$800

  • Discounts

    Sibling Discount$500 per sibling
    Full Pay Tuition Discount (if full payment made by July 15, 2026)2%

Tuition Policy

Tuition covers only a portion of the cost to educate a student at DePaul. Our Board of Directors, generous donors, and outside charitable organizations close the gap between the actual cost and the tuition charged. 

Payment Plans 

DePaul College Prep offers four payment plans for the 2027-2028 school year. 

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  • Annual 

    One Payment due on June 15

  • Semi-Annual

    Two Payments: June and December

  • Quarterly 

    Four Payments: June, September, December, March

  • Monthly 

    Ten Payments: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March 

Determining Financial Assistance

Our commitment to affordability in 2026-2027 looks like:
  • $3.4 million awarded in tuition assistance
  • 49% of students receive financial assistance 

Financial assistance is awarded based on the need shown in each family’s application. Every application is carefully reviewed to ensure that awards are distributed thoughtfully and fairly. Our goal is to provide meaningful support to help lighten the financial burden on families in need.

We adjust tuition based on each family’s unique situation, considering factors such as income, family size, number of household members, and extraordinary expenses.

Applying for Assistance

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  • Key Financial Assistance Dates

    • October 1, 2026 - Financial Aid opens for Incoming 9th grade and Returning Students
    • December 31, 2026 - Financial Aid Application closes for Incoming 9th Graders
    • February 5, 2027 - Financial Aid Application closes for Returning Students
    • February 2027 - Incoming 9th Grade Awards Communicated
    • March 2027 - Returning Student Awards Communicated

  • Criteria for Applications

    • Late or incomplete applications are not eligible for consideration;
    • For returning students/families, the tuition account must be current, with no amounts owed;
    • Students who receive financial aid must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA;
    • Students must observe all school discipline policies and procedures. 
Students must sit for the entrance exam at DePaul College Prep to be eligible for Financial Aid.

DePaul Prep Scholarships

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  • Merit Scholarships

    Through the generosity of our Benefactors, DePaul College Prep is able to offer academic scholarship opportunities to high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds. Due to the limited number and competitive nature of merit-based scholarships, DePaul College Prep selects high achieving prospective first-year students to receive these awards. Students must sit for the entrance exam at DePaul College Prep to be eligible. A financial aid application is not required to receive an academic award. 
     
    Students must meet eligibility criteria to receive their academic scholarships annually. 
     
    Two academic awards are available:
    • Merit Scholarship - $3,000 - Incoming 9th grade students testing at DePaul Prep who score at the 85th percentile and above on the entrance exam will be awarded the Merit Scholarship for academic excellence. The annual renewal of this scholarship requires a continued academic performance of a 3.0 GPA.
    • Sister Julian Griffin Scholarship -  $2,000 - Incoming 9th grade Students of Color, as reported on the DePaul College Prep admissions application, who score at the 80th percentile and above on the entrance exam at DePaul Prep will be awarded the Sister Julian Griffin Scholarship. The annual renewal of this scholarship requires a continued academic performance of a 3.0 GPA. Students who qualify for this award and who score at the 85th percentile and above will earn both a Merit Scholarship and the Sister Julian Griffin Award for a total award amount of $5,000.

    Admitted students who earn an academic scholarship award will receive notice of the award in the acceptance letter from DePaul Prep's Admissions team. 

  • ComEd Scholars

    ComEd proudly funds the ComEd Scholars program for rising DePaul Prep juniors interested in STEM who wish to study STEM at DePaul University. The scholarship is applied to the student's tuition their junior and senior years at DePaul Prep, and can increase and follow the student who chooses to study STEM at DePaul University. 
     
    Successful applicants in their junior year will be known as ComEd Scholars and will receive:
    • A scholarship of $6,000 in their junior year at DePaul Prep.
    • A scholarship of $6,000 in their senior year at DePaul Prep.
    • A scholarship of $12,000 per year if accepted at DePaul University with the intent of studying one of the approved STEM majors.
    • Guaranteed internship interview at ComEd upon graduation from DePaul University.
    • Opportunity to take a dual enrollment class for credit at DePaul University free of charge in the summer between junior and senior year at DePaul Prep.
    • Mentorship and extracurricular opportunities related to these fields of study during the school year and in the summer, while at DePaul Prep and DePaul University
     
    This is a competitive scholarship. To be eligible, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, obtain 2 letters of recommendation from science, tech or math teachers and submit an essay about why the student's interest in STEM and interest in attending DePaul University should qualify for them to become a ComEd Scholar.

  • Haerther Scholars

    The Daniel P. Haerther Scholars Program is a scholarship opportunity for DePaul College Prep students who show outstanding academic potential, exemplary personal behavior, and a commitment to community service. 
     
    Haerther Scholar Program Requirements:
    • Maintain a 3.0 GPA with the aspiration for a 3.5 GPA.
    • No major disciplinary issues. 
    • Focused on attending college. 
    • Co-curricular involvement in clubs, fine arts, athletics, and/or campus ministry.
    • Scholars will participate in learning experiences, field trips, and service projects within the Haerther Scholars Program .
    • Scholars will meet with Haerther Trustees once a year.
    • Scholars must sign and submit a scholarship agreement each school year
     
    To be considered for this scholarship, students are nominated by members of an internal selection committee.

  • Endowed and Named Scholarships

    DePaul College Prep also offers a variety of Endowed and Named Scholarships.

Outside Scholarships

DePaul Prep is proud to have students and families who receive support from many wonderful outside scholarship organizations. We encourage prospective families who seek additional tuition assistance to begin inquiring with these scholarship organizations in 7th and 8th grade. 

Find out more about the various outside scholarship organizations and their application processes:

Contact

Main Entrance & Parking: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Mailing Address: 3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 539-3600

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