Incoming Undergraduate Cost For Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
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We know college is an investment, which is why we want to help you understand the cost of college, as well as the value of a degree. We believe all students should enter college knowing the cost of a degree. The CU Boulder Undergraduate Tuition Guarantee offers predictability and transparency of tuition costs for four years from your first term of enrollment.ÌýDifferences in tuition tiers below reflect differences in the cost of instruction.
Undergraduate Resident Cost
Tuition Type: Base Rate
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition1ÌýRate and Undergraduate Fees2 | $7,001 | $14,002 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $16,498 | $32,996 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 2
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $7,961 | $15,922 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $17,458 | $34,916 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 3
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $8,909 | $17,818 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $18,406 | $36,812 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 4
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 4 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $9,941 | $19,882 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $19,438 | $38,876 |
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Costs listed hereÌýshow tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.Ìý
A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The full cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as on-campus housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance. View more information about the full cost of attendance.
1Ìý Based on 2024–25Ìýacademic year tuition and fee rates.ÌýEstimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Costs may vary depending on residency classification, number of credit hours and your college, school or program. Rates may be subject to change.Ìý
2Ìý AÌýone-time New Student FeeÌýof $232 for new domestic degree students and new transfersÌýis not included here.
3ÌýThis rate for on-campus housing and food is based on a residence hall standard double room (roommate(s) and community bath) and 19 meals per week. The housing and food allowanceÌýdetermined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education is $8,897, which is based on an average of rates for a CU Boulder residence hall room and 19 meals plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing and food cost on campus may be more or less depending on your selections. Please seeÌýmore housing options.
4Ìý Tier 3 tuition applies to students participating in the CU/Western Colorado University partnership or the CU/Mesa University partnership. Fees vary. Please see the appropriate partnershipÌýpage for more details.
Undergraduate Nonresident Cost
Tuition Type: Base Rate
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition1ÌýRate and Undergraduate Fees2 | $21,811 | $43,622 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $31,308 | $62,616 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 2
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $22,783 | $45,566 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $32,280 | $64,560 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 3
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $23,585 | $47,170 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $33,082 | $66,164 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 4
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 4 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $23,760 | $47,520 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $33,257 | $66,514 |
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Costs listed hereÌýshow tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.Ìý
A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The full cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as on-campus housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance. View more information about the full cost of attendance.
1Ìý Based on 2024–25Ìýacademic year tuition and fee rates.ÌýEstimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Costs may vary depending on residency classification, number of credit hours and your college, school or program. Rates may be subject to change.Ìý
2Ìý AÌýone-time New Student FeeÌýof $232 for new domestic degree students and new transfersÌýis not included here.
3ÌýThis rate for on-campus housing and food is based on a residence hall standard double room (roommate(s) and community bath) and 19 meals per week. The housing and food allowanceÌýdetermined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education is $8,897, which is based on an average of rates for a CU Boulder residence hall room and 19 meals plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing and food cost on campus may be more or less depending on your selections. Please seeÌýmore housing options.
4Ìý Tier 3 tuition applies to students participating in theÌýCU/Western Colorado University partnershipÌýor theÌýCU/Mesa University partnership. Fees vary. Please see the appropriate partnershipÌýpage for more details.
Undergraduate International Cost
Tuition Type: Base Rate
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition1ÌýRate and Undergraduate Fees2 | $22,838 | $45,676 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $32,335 | $64,670 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 2
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $23,755 | $47,510 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $33,252 | $66,504 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 3
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $24,552 | $49,104 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total Estimate | $34,049 | $68,098 |
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Tuition Type: Tier 4
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| Ìý | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 4 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2 | $24,785 | $49,570 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Total | $34,282 | $68,564 |
Ìý
Costs listed hereÌýshow tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.Ìý
A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The full cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as on-campus housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance. View more information about the full cost of attendance.
1Ìý Based on 2024–25 academic year tuition and fee rates.ÌýEstimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Costs may vary depending on residency classification, number of credit hours and your college, school or program. Rates may be subject to change.Ìý
2Ìý AÌýone-time New Student FeeÌýof $500Ìýfor new international degree students and new transfers,Ìýand an Immigration Fee of $40 per semester areÌýnot included here.
3ÌýThis rate for on-campus housing and food is based on a residence hall standard double room (roommate(s) and community bath) and 19 meals per week. The housing and food allowanceÌýdetermined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education is $8,897, which is based on an average of rates for a CU Boulder residence hall room and 19 meals plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing and food cost on campus may be more or less depending on your selections. Please seeÌýmore housing options.
4Ìý Tier 3 tuition applies to students participating in theÌýCU/Western Colorado University partnershipÌýor theÌýCU/Mesa University partnership. Fees vary. Please see the appropriate partnershipÌýpage for more details.