Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Colorado Boulder is $16,430 for Colorado residents and $41,943 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 30.50% for Colorado residents and increased by 7.65% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for CU Boulder is $21,441 for Colorado residents and $45,152 for out-of-state students which is a 7.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 30.50% for Colorado residents and increased by 7.65% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Colorado schools with tuition changes from last year at Colorado colleges tuition change page.
CU Boulder Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,590 $38,962$19,160
2023-2024$16,430$41,943$20,054
Change % 2023-202430.50%7.65%4.67%
2024-2025$21,441$45,152$20,990
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Colorado Boulder - COA
University of Colorado Boulder - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Colorado Boulder - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $17,462 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $38,020 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,804 $36,570$19,160
2023-2024$17,462$38,020$20,054
Change % 2023-20243.92%3.96%4.67%
2024-2025$18,146$39,527$20,990
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Colorado Boulder - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 tuition per credit hour is $626 for Colorado residents and $1,676 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $880 for Colorado residents and $2,022 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$480$1,557
2023-2024$626$1,676
2024-2025$816$1,804
Graduate2022-2023$847$1,945
2023-2024$880$2,022
2024-2025$914$2,102
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Colorado Boulder - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Colorado Boulder - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Colorado Boulder and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Colorado Boulder and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Colorado Boulder$16,430$41,943
University of Southern California$68,237
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$12,051$32,193
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$12,643$41,997
University of Oregon$15,669$43,302
Stanford University$62,484

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

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

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CU Boulder is $76,246 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,421$18,472$19,586$20,767$76,246
Out-of-State$43,262$44,622$46,025$47,472$181,381
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,472$19,586$20,767$22,020$80,845
Out-of-State$44,622$46,025$47,472$48,965$187,084
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,586$20,767$22,020$23,348$85,721
Out-of-State$46,025$47,472$48,965$50,504$192,966
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,767$22,020$23,348$24,756$90,892
Out-of-State$47,472$48,965$50,504$52,092$199,033
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$22,020$23,348$24,756$26,250$96,374
Out-of-State$48,965$50,504$52,092$53,730$205,291

Total College Costs Including 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 $167,121 for Colorado residents and $272,256 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Colorado Boulder.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$39,245$40,881$42,597$44,398$167,121
Out-of-State$65,085$67,031$69,036$71,103$272,256
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$40,881$42,597$44,398$46,288$174,164
Out-of-State$67,031$69,036$71,103$73,233$280,403
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$42,597$44,398$46,288$48,271$181,554
Out-of-State$69,036$71,103$73,233$75,427$288,799
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$44,398$46,288$48,271$50,353$189,310
Out-of-State$71,103$73,233$75,427$77,689$297,451
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$46,288$48,271$50,353$52,539$197,451
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 $123,053 for Colorado residents and $228,188 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Colorado Boulder.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$28,228$29,864$31,580$33,381$123,053
Out-of-State$54,068$56,014$58,019$60,086$228,188
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$29,864$31,580$33,381$35,271$130,096
Out-of-State$56,014$58,019$60,086$62,216$236,335
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$31,580$33,381$35,271$37,254$137,486
Out-of-State$58,019$60,086$62,216$64,410$244,731
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$33,381$35,271$37,254$39,336$145,242
Out-of-State$60,086$62,216$64,410$66,672$253,383
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$35,271$37,254$39,336$41,522$153,383
Out-of-State$62,216$64,410$66,672$69,002$262,300

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Colorado Boulder.
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University of Colorado Boulder 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$16,430$1,200$20,054$41,943$1,200 $20,054
Graduate$17,462 $1,200$20,054$38,020 $1,200$20,054
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