Paying for University of Northern Colorado

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,528 7.05%	$25,940 7.37%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,788 6.65%	$25,426 5.94%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Northern Colorado (U of Northern Colorado) are $11,528 for Colorado residents and $25,940 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at U of Northern Colorado.

98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,813. It could cover 30.12% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,383 for Colorado residents and $37,795 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Northern Colorado's 4-year tuition is $49,895 for Colorado residents and $113,131 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $139,274 for Colorado residents and $202,510 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 Northern Colorado is $11,528 for Colorado residents and $25,940 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.05% for Colorado residents and increased by 7.37% 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 ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of Northern Colorado is $12,340 for Colorado residents and $27,852 for out-of-state students, a 7.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Northern Colorado Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,769	$24,159	$16,262
2023-2024	$11,528	$25,940	$18,468
Change % 2023-2024	7.05%	7.37%	13.57%
2024-2025	$12,340	$27,852	$20,973

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,788 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $25,426. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Northern Colorado is $15,771 for Colorado residents and $26,937 for out-of-state students , a 5.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Northern Colorado Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,866	$24,000	$16,262
2023-2024	$14,788	$25,426	$18,468
Change % 2023-2024	6.65%	5.94%	13.57%
2024-2025	$15,771	$26,937	$20,973

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 U of Northern Colorado. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $352 for Colorado residents and $925 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $678 for Colorado residents and $1,269 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$332	$873
	2023-2024	$352	$925
	2024-2025	$373	$980
Graduate	2022-2023	$646	$1,209
	2023-2024	$678	$1,269
	2024-2025	$712	$1,332

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,468. The Living costs increased by 13.57% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The U of Northern Colorado's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,196 for state residents and $45,608 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,196 for state residents and $45,608 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of Northern Colorado
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,528
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$25,940
Room & Board	$15,230	$14,678
Personal Expenses	$3,238	$3,790
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$31,196	$31,196
COA (Out-of-State)	$45,608	$45,608

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 U of Northern Colorado?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Northern Colorado is $49,895 for Colorado residents and $113,131 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.

U of Northern Colorado 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,895	$12,273	$12,663	$13,065	$49,895
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,845	$27,782	$28,751	$29,754	$113,131
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$12,273	$12,663	$13,065	$13,481	$51,482
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,782	$28,751	$29,754	$30,792	$117,078
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,663	$13,065	$13,481	$13,909	$53,118
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,751	$29,754	$30,792	$31,866	$121,163
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,065	$13,481	$13,909	$14,352	$54,807
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,754	$30,792	$31,866	$32,978	$125,390
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,481	$13,909	$14,352	$14,808	$56,550
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,792	$31,866	$32,978	$34,129	$129,765

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 $139,274 for Colorado residents and $202,510 for out-of-state students.

U of Northern Colorado 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$32,576	$34,023	$35,541	$37,133	$139,274
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$47,527	$49,532	$51,629	$53,822	$202,510
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$34,023	$35,541	$37,133	$38,804	$145,502
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$49,532	$51,629	$53,822	$56,115	$211,098
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$35,541	$37,133	$38,804	$40,556	$152,035
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$51,629	$53,822	$56,115	$58,513	$220,079
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,133	$38,804	$40,556	$42,395	$158,889
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$53,822	$56,115	$58,513	$61,021	$229,472
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,804	$40,556	$42,395	$44,324	$166,079
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$56,115	$58,513	$61,021	$63,645	$239,295

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% 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 $108,022 for Colorado residents and $171,258 for out-of-state students.

U of Northern Colorado 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,763	$26,210	$27,728	$29,320	$108,022
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,714	$41,719	$43,816	$46,009	$171,258
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,210	$27,728	$29,320	$30,991	$114,250
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,719	$43,816	$46,009	$48,302	$179,846
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,728	$29,320	$30,991	$32,743	$120,783
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$43,816	$46,009	$48,302	$50,700	$188,827
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,320	$30,991	$32,743	$34,582	$127,637
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,009	$48,302	$50,700	$53,208	$198,220
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,991	$32,743	$34,582	$36,511	$134,827
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,302	$50,700	$53,208	$55,832	$208,043

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Northern Colorado	$11,528	$25,940
California State University-Sacramento	$7,602	$19,482
Portland State University	$10,617	$28,257
Northern Arizona University	$12,238	$19,015
Weber State University	$6,391	$17,084
Idaho State University	$8,356	$27,466