A university education is a big investment in your future. It’s important to consider the cost of a university education and make sure that you have planned carefully for all your expenses.
Tuition and Compulsory Ancillary Fees
Estimating the cost of a year of study varies from student to student and depends on the program you are interested in. For program-specific tuition fees, please visit carleton.ca/fees.
Ontario residents
$7,419 – $11,964
Canadian residents outside of Ontario
$8,428 – $13,749
Note: Tuition and compulsory ancillary fees are based on 2024-2025 rates and include classes, U-PASS (Ottawa public transportation), academic, administrative and career support, lab and project resources, library access, athletic facilities, and supplemental health plan.
Housing Fees
Living on campus is more than just housing. Residence fees cover all-inclusive dining, support services, activities and an inspiring community.
Type
On-campus
Off-campus
Cost
$12,907 (traditional double, guaranteed) $14,456 (traditional single, limited)
$12,000 – $24,000
Period
8 months*
1 year**
Inclusions
Furnishings, internet, utilities, All Access Meal plan, 24/7 reception desk, live-in professional staff, access to residence counsellors
See rental agreement
Additional costs**
Furnishings, internet, utilities, food
*Note: Residence is available 12 months of the year and requires an application for the summer term. **Note: Additional costs are based on common practices within Ottawa for rentals. Leases often require signing on for one year.
