Example Financial Aid Budget

Undergraduate Budget Examples

Figures reflect 2024-25Ìýbase tuition and fees and estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) for a new student enrolled full-time.

ÌýOn-CampusOff-CampusLiving with
Parent(s)
Tuition and Fees$14,002*$14,002*$14,002*
Books/Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
Housing and Food$18,468$17,784$11,186
Personal$1,746$1,746$1,556
Transportation$1,376$1,376$1,376
Total$36,792$36,108$29,320

*Tuition notes:

  • Tuition reflectsÌý2024-25Ìýbase tuition rateÌýfor students enrolled full-timeÌýand assumes that resident, undergraduates have applied for and authorized use of the .ÌýTo estimate costs based on your program, view the Bill Estimator provided by the Bursar's Office.Ìý
  • This does not include a one-time new student fee of $232 charged the first semester.

Figures reflect 2024-25Ìýand estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) for a new student enrolled full-time.

ÌýOn-CampusOff-Campus
Tuition and Fees$43,622*$43,622*
Books/Supplies$1,200$1,200
Housing and Food$18,468$17,784
Personal$1,746$1,746
Transportation$2,078$2,078
Total$67,114$66,430

*Tuition notes:

  • Tuition reflectsÌý2024-25Ìýbase tuition rateÌýfor new students enrolled full time.ÌýTo estimate costs based on your program, view the Bill Estimator provided by the Bursar's Office.Ìý
  • This does not include a one-time new student fee of $232 charged the first semester.

If you are not a Colorado resident but a member of an American Indian Tribe with historical ties to Colorado, you may qualify for in-state tuition under theÌý. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply, or contactÌýtuitclass@colorado.eduÌýfor more information.

Graduate Budget Examples

Figures are based on estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) in the 2024-25 academic year.

ÌýFull-TimeHalf-Time
Tuition and Fees

$10,592*

$6,128*
Books/Supplies

$1,200

$600
Housing and Food

$18,494*

$18,494*
Personal

$1,746

$1,746
Transportation

$1,376

$1,376
Medical Expenses

$3,150

$3,150
Total

$36,558

$31,494

*Tuition note: Tuition is based on full-time (6 or more credit hours) and half-time (3 to 5 credit hours) enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences. Housing and foodÌýis based on living off-campus.

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Estimate Your Cost

Tuition & fee totals vary based on yourÌýprogram and courses. To estimate costs based on your program, view the Bill Estimator provided by the Bursar's Office.

Figures are based on estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) in the 2024-25Ìýacademic year.

ÌýFull-TimeHalf-Time
Tuition and Fees$25,340*$13,502*
Books/Supplies$1,200$600
Housing and Food$18,494*$18,494*
Personal$1,746$1,746
Transportation$2,078$2,078
Medical Expenses$3,150$3,150
Total$52,008$39,570

*Tuition note: Tuition is based on full-time (6 or more credit hours) and half-time (3 to 5 credit hours) enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences. Room and board is based on living off-campus.

If you are not a Colorado resident but a member of an American Indian Tribe with historical ties to Colorado, you may qualify for in-state tuition under theÌý(effective Fall 2021). Learn more about eligibility and how to apply, or contactÌýtuitclass@colorado.eduÌýfor more information.

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Estimate Your Cost

  • Tuition & fee totals vary based on your program and courses. To see your specific costs,Ìýview theÌýBill EstimatorÌýprovided by the Bursar's Office.Ìý

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