Paying for University of Colorado Boulder

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,556 23.56%	$41,943 7.65%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$17,462 3.92%	$38,020 3.96%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) are $15,556 for Colorado residents and $41,943 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at CU Boulder.

56% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,017. It could cover 26.27% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,793 for Colorado residents and $52,180 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

CU Boulder's 4-year tuition is $70,342 for Colorado residents and $181,381 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $161,217 for Colorado residents and $272,256 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Colorado Boulder is $15,556 for Colorado residents and $41,943 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 23.56% for Colorado residents and increased by 7.65% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of CU Boulder is $19,221 for Colorado residents and $45,152 for out-of-state students, a 7.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CU Boulder Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,590	$38,962	$19,160
2023-2024	$15,556	$41,943	$20,054
Change % 2023-2024	23.56%	7.65%	4.67%
2024-2025	$19,221	$45,152	$20,990

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $17,462 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $38,020. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at CU Boulder is $18,146 for Colorado residents and $39,527 for out-of-state students , a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of Colorado Boulder has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $34,747 for in-state and $42,217 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law page. The medical school tuition is $45,220 for in-state and $71,175 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Colorado School of Medicine page.

CU Boulder Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$16,804	$36,570	$19,160
2023-2024	$17,462	$38,020	$20,054
Change % 2023-2024	3.92%	3.96%	4.67%
2024-2025	$18,146	$39,527	$20,990

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CU Boulder. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $616 for Colorado residents and $1,680 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $881 for Colorado residents and $2,023 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$480	$1,557
	2023-2024	$616	$1,680
	2024-2025	$791	$1,813
Graduate	2022-2023	$847	$1,945
	2023-2024	$881	$2,023
	2024-2025	$916	$2,104

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,054 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.67% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.18% compared to the previous year.

The CU Boulder's 2024 on-campus COA is $36,810 for state residents and $63,197 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $35,330 for state residents and $61,717 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At CU Boulder
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$15,556
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$41,943
Room & Board	$16,950	$15,470
Personal Expenses	$3,104	$3,104
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$36,810	$35,330
COA (Out-of-State)	$63,197	$61,717

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CU Boulder?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CU Boulder is $70,342 for Colorado residents and $181,381 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

CU Boulder 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,329	$17,139	$17,990	$18,884	$70,342
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,262	$44,622	$46,025	$47,472	$181,381
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,139	$17,990	$18,884	$19,822	$73,835
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,622	$46,025	$47,472	$48,965	$187,084
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,990	$18,884	$19,822	$20,806	$77,502
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,025	$47,472	$48,965	$50,504	$192,966
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,884	$19,822	$20,806	$21,839	$81,351
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,472	$48,965	$50,504	$52,092	$199,033
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,822	$20,806	$21,839	$22,924	$85,391
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,965	$50,504	$52,092	$53,730	$205,291

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $161,217 for Colorado residents and $272,256 for out-of-state students.

CU Boulder 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$38,152	$39,549	$41,002	$42,515	$161,217
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$65,085	$67,031	$69,036	$71,103	$272,256
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$39,549	$41,002	$42,515	$44,090	$167,155
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$67,031	$69,036	$71,103	$73,233	$280,403
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$41,002	$42,515	$44,090	$45,729	$173,335
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$69,036	$71,103	$73,233	$75,427	$288,799
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$42,515	$44,090	$45,729	$47,436	$179,769
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$71,103	$73,233	$75,427	$77,689	$297,451
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$44,090	$45,729	$47,436	$49,213	$186,468
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$73,233	$75,427	$77,689	$80,019	$306,368

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 56% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $117,149 for Colorado residents and $228,188 for out-of-state students.

CU Boulder 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,135	$28,532	$29,985	$31,498	$117,149
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$54,068	$56,014	$58,019	$60,086	$228,188
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,532	$29,985	$31,498	$33,073	$123,087
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$56,014	$58,019	$60,086	$62,216	$236,335
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,985	$31,498	$33,073	$34,712	$129,267
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$58,019	$60,086	$62,216	$64,410	$244,731
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,498	$33,073	$34,712	$36,419	$135,701
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$60,086	$62,216	$64,410	$66,672	$253,383
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,073	$34,712	$36,419	$38,196	$142,400
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$62,216	$64,410	$66,672	$69,002	$262,300

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Colorado Boulder	$15,556	$41,943
University of Arizona	$13,277	$38,784
University of Southern California	$68,237
University of Oregon	$14,751	$41,194
University of Utah	$9,315	$29,837
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524