Calculate Your Cost

This information is subject to change without notice.

Estimated Cost of Attendance for Academic Year 2025-2026:

 

 

Illinois Resident

Nonresident

International

Tuition

$15,578

$35,930

$36,924

Campus Fees

$5,054

$5,054

$5,054

Food & Housing

$15,184

$15,184

$15,184

Books & Supplies

$1,200

$1,200

$1,200

Other

$2,500

$2,840

$2,840

Total

$39,516

$60,208

$61,202

 

The following costs are unique to the DPD Program:

 

Lab Coat

Students must wear and maintain a clean, professional lab coat and chef hat for laboratory classes.

$34.99

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Membership

Students are strongly encouraged to join the Academy early in their curriculum. Student membership includes free access to educational and training materials, reduced registration fees for professional meetings, and the monthly professional journal.

Student membership is required for scholarships sponsored by the Academy and its affiliates.

$58.00 per year for student membership (6-year maximum allowed)

Study Abroad

Education Abroad

Varies by program

Dietetic Internship/Supervised

Practice Program Application Fees

Some supervised practice programs charge additional fees when an application is

submitted. The program application fee is in addition to the DICAS fee.

Variable

Graduate School Application Fees for

Masters Degree

All students pursuing the RDN credential must complete a masters degree before

taking the RDN certificate exam.

Varies by program