Tuition and Fees By Program
Anatomy
Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)
Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.)
Health Care Administration / Public Health
Occupational Therapy
Osteopathic Medicine
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Podiatric Medicine
Other Fees to be Charged When Incurred
Academic Year 2024-25
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Credit Card Service Fee | 2.35% (min. $3.95) |
| eCheck Service Fee | No Fee |
|
Application Fee (Non-Degree Only) |
$60 |
| Late Fees | |
| Balance of $5,000 or Less | $100/Term |
| Balance Greater Than $5,000 | $250/Term |
| Repeated Course Fee (Based on Tuition/Credits) | |
| D.O. | $1,484 |
| D.P.M. | $1,075 |
| D.P.T. — 1st Year | $1,044 |
| D.P.T. — 2nd Year | $1,044 |
| D.P.T. — 3rd Year | $913 |
| M.S.P.A.S. | $905 |
| O.T.D. | $1,045 |
| Ph.D. | $546 |
| M.S.A., M.B.S., M.H.A., M.P.H. | Actual Course Tuition |
| Parking Registration (Annual, Expires July 31) * | No Fee |
| Parking Fine — Restricted Area With Valid Sticker | $50 |
| Parking Fine — Failure to Display Valid Sticker | $50 |
| Parking Fine — Overnight Parking | $50 |
|
Parking Fine — Late Payment Fee (30 Days Outstanding) |
$10 |
| Seat Deposit (Non-Refundable) | |
| D.O. | $1,500 |
| D.P.M. | $1,000 |
| D.P.T. | $500 |
| M.S.P.A.S. | $500 |
| O.T.D. | $250 |
| M.S.A., M.B.S., M.H.A., M.P.H. | $250 |
| Non-Degree | $250 |
| Library Fine After Three Weeks Overdue | Replacement Cost + $20 |
|
Overnight Mail (Domestic Only, Inquire for International Pricing) |
$45 |
| Replacement Diploma | $25 |
| Expedited Processing Fee From Paradigm | $25 |
| CeDiploma (Certified Electronic Diploma) | $50 |
| Return Check (NSF Fee) | $20 |
|
ID Card – Initial Card (Alumni, Retirees, Plus Ones) |
$10 |
|
ID Card – Replace Lost Card (Alumni, Retirees, Plus Ones) |
$25 |
|
ID Card – Replace Lost Card (Current Students, Employees) |
$10 |
*Parking permits do not guarantee availability of a parking spot in campus parking lots.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
All communication from the Business and Finance Office regarding charges, credits and outstanding balances is sent to the student’s Des Moines University email account. Students access their statement of account on myPulse Self-Service. The university does not mail paper statements. For further information regarding billing, payments or the online system, contact the Business and Finance Office at 515-271-1473.
Tuition, fees and other balances reflected as University accounts receivable are to be paid by the published due date. DMU accepts cash, checks and money orders in the Business and Finance Office, which is located on the 5th floor of the Edge of Advancement Building. Please make checks payable to Des Moines University. Checks may be mailed to:
Des Moines University
Attn: Business and Finance Department
8025 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
eCheck (ACH) and credit/debit card payments can be made online through myPulse Self-Service. eCheck payments are accepted for no additional fee. Credit/debit cards are accepted for a service fee per the tuition schedule. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are only accepted on the portion of tuition and fees not covered by financial aid (including loan funds and/or scholarships).
Students may authorize a parent, or other individuals, access to their online account and to make a payment. Only students can establish ‘Person Proxy’ and can find guidance on myPulse Self-Service.
All seat deposits will be applied toward tuition.
Failure to Pay
Failure to pay an account in full by the tuition due date will result in the following:
- A hold will be placed on the student account. The student will be asked to sign an Acknowledgement of Financial Responsibility if one is not already on file. If an Acknowledgement of Financial Responsibility is not signed, the student will be immediately placed on an administrative leave of absence.
- The account will be viewed as having a delinquent status. Students having delinquent accounts may not be permitted the following privileges: registration, admission to classes, transcripts and a diploma.
- Late fees will be applied to the student’s account per the fee schedule if the outstanding balance is not paid within the grace period.
Employer Reimbursement
Students with employer agreements are subject to the same payment terms as private pay. Students will be responsible for securing reimbursement from their employer. Any credit balance that would result from employer payments received in addition to student payments will be refunded to the student within five business days of the date the credit balance was created.
Leave of Absence and Suspension Implications
For tuition implications related to leaves of absence and suspensions, please refer to the Academic Catalog.
Readmission Following Withdrawals and Dismissals
If a student applies for reinstatement into their original program, the student will be required to follow the Petition for Reinstatement process. Students who apply to a different DMU program must follow current admission requirements.
Tuition will be charged at the current academic year’s approved rates. No credit shall be granted for any prior tuition or deposits paid.
Distribution of Returned Funds
Per current federal policy, we will distribute refunds of financial aid as follows:
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan
- Federal Grad PLUS
- State, private or University aid
- The Student if funds remain after paying the above.
Change of Registration
Applicable only to M.H.A., M.P.H., M.S.A. and M.S.B.S.
Tuition refunds for courses dropped during the registration period will be processed within five business days after the registration period closes. Refunds to credit cards and eChecks may take 5-10 business days to appear in your credit card account. There are no tuition refunds for courses dropped after the add/drop deadline.