Tuition and Estimated Costs

We understand that financing is a major factor when deciding which academic institution you should join. Here, we break down the Tuition and Estimated Costs of enrolling at ID, and provide information about financial aid and fellowships to help you make a well-informed decision.

Master of Design Program Baseline Costs

Below is a breakdown of the estimated semesterly costs for the Master of Design program. Note that students entering the program without a previous degree in design will be required to take our Foundation classes, which makes the program 5 semesters in total. Foundation students should factor in one additional semester to get the total estimated costs.

	Total	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
MDes credits (baseline)	54	13.5	13.5	13.5	13.5
Tuition	$101,792	$25,448	$25,448	$25,448	$25,448

ID studio fee	$160	$40	$40	$40	$40
ID student activity fee	$400	$100	$100	$100	$100
Miscellaneous class costs and supplies	$3,400	$850	$850	$850	$850
Health insurance (billed annually)	$4,580	$2,290		$2,290
Expected fees & expenses	$10,520	$4,270	$990	$4,270	$990

Room & board (on-campus)	$33,000	$16,500		$16,500
CTA transportation card	$640	$320		$320
Miscellaneous personal expenses	$13,600	$6,800		$6,800
Typical living expenses	$47,240	$23,620		$23,620

Total out of pocket cost (estimated)	$159,552	$79,776		$79,776

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MDes + MBA Dual Degree Program Baseline Costs

Below is a detailed breakdown of the estimated semesterly costs for the Master of Design + MBA program. Note that students entering the program without a previous degree in design will be required to take ID Foundation classes, which makes the program 5 semesters in total. Foundation students should factor in one additional semester to get the total estimated costs.

	Total	Fall	Spring	Summer	Fall	Spring
MDes credits (baseline)	48	12	12	0	12	12
MBA credits (baseline)	30	6	6	6	6	6
Tuition	$124,866	$29,550	$29,550	$6,666	$29,550	$29,550

ID studio fee	$160	$40	$40	$0	$40	$40
ID student activity fee	$400	$100	$100	$0	$100	$100
Miscellaneous class costs and supplies	$3,400	$800	$800	$200	$800	$800
Health insurance (billed annually)	$4,580	$2,290			$2,290
Expected fees and expenses	$8,540	$3,230	$940	$200	$3,230	$940

Room & board (on-campus)	$33,000	$16,500			$16,500
CTA transportation card	$640	$320			$320
Miscellaneous personal expenses	$13,600	$6,800			$6,800
Typical living expenses	$41,240	$20,620			$20,620

Total out of pocket cost (estimated)	$174,646	$90,756			$83,890

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MDes + MPA Dual Degree Program Baseline Costs

Below is a detailed breakdown of the estimated semesterly costs for the Master of Design + Master of Public Administration program. Note that students entering the program without a previous degree in design will be required to take our Foundation classes, which makes the program 5 semesters in total. Foundation students should factor in one additional semester to get the total estimated costs.

	Total	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
MDes credits (baseline)	45	12	12	10.5	10.5
MPPA credits (baseline)	24	6	6	6	6
Tuition	$112,328	$28,082	$28,082	$28,082	$28,082

ID studio fee	$160	$40	$40	$40	$40
ID student activity fee	$400	$100	$100	$100	$100
Miscellaneous class costs and supplies	$3,400	$850	$850	$850	$850
Health insurance (billed annually)	$4,580	$2,290		$2,290
Expected fees and expenses	$10,520	$4,270	$990	$4,270	$990

Room & board (off-campus)	$33,000	$16,500		$16,500
CTA transportation card	$640	$320		$320
Miscellaneous personal expenses	$13,600	$6,800		$6,800
Typical living expenses	$47,240	$23,620		$23,620

Total out of pocket cost, estimated	$170,088	$85,044		$85,044