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 Northern Colorado is $12,010 for Colorado residents and $26,204 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 11.52% for Colorado residents and increased by 8.46% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Northern Colorado is $13,394 for Colorado residents and $28,422 for out-of-state students which is a 8.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 11.52% for Colorado residents and increased by 8.46% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Colorado schools with tuition changes from last year at Colorado colleges tuition change page.
U of Northern Colorado Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,769 $24,159$16,262
2023-2024$12,010$26,204$18,468
Change % 2023-202411.52%8.46%13.57%
2024-2025$13,394$28,422$20,973
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 Northern Colorado - COA
University of Northern Colorado - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Northern Colorado - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $14,788 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $25,426 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is a 5.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
U of Northern Colorado Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,866 $24,000$16,262
2023-2024$14,788$25,426$18,468
Change % 2023-20246.65%5.94%13.57%
2024-2025$15,771$26,937$20,973
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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 Northern Colorado - 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 U of Northern Colorado. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $370 for Colorado residents and $947 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $689 for Colorado residents and $1,281 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$332$873
2023-2024$370$947
2024-2025$412$1,027
Graduate2022-2023$646$1,209
2023-2024$689$1,281
2024-2025$735$1,357
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 Northern Colorado - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Northern Colorado - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Northern Colorado and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Northern Colorado and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Northern Colorado$12,010$26,204
Weber State University$6,391$17,084
The University of Montana$8,152$31,622
California State University-Sacramento$7,602$19,482
Idaho State University$8,356$27,466
Portland State University$11,238$30,138

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Northern Colorado?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Northern Colorado is $53,112 for Colorado residents and $114,893 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$12,497$13,004$13,531$14,080$53,112
Out-of-State$27,175$28,182$29,226$30,309$114,893
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,004$13,531$14,080$14,651$55,265
Out-of-State$28,182$29,226$30,309$31,432$119,150
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,531$14,080$14,651$15,245$57,506
Out-of-State$29,226$30,309$31,432$32,597$123,565
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,080$14,651$15,245$15,863$59,838
Out-of-State$30,309$31,432$32,597$33,805$128,144
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,651$15,245$15,863$16,506$62,264
Out-of-State$31,432$32,597$33,805$35,058$132,892

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 $142,490 for Colorado residents and $204,271 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Northern Colorado.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$33,179$34,754$36,409$38,148$142,490
Out-of-State$47,857$49,933$52,105$54,377$204,271
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$34,754$36,409$38,148$39,974$149,285
Out-of-State$49,933$52,105$54,377$56,755$213,170
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$36,409$38,148$39,974$41,892$156,423
Out-of-State$52,105$54,377$56,755$59,244$222,482
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$38,148$39,974$41,892$43,906$163,919
Out-of-State$54,377$56,755$59,244$61,848$232,225
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$39,974$41,892$43,906$46,023$171,794
Out-of-State$56,755$59,244$61,848$64,574$242,422

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 $111,238 for Colorado residents and $173,019 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 Northern Colorado.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,366$26,941$28,596$30,335$111,238
Out-of-State$40,044$42,120$44,292$46,564$173,019
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,941$28,596$30,335$32,161$118,033
Out-of-State$42,120$44,292$46,564$48,942$181,918
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,596$30,335$32,161$34,079$125,171
Out-of-State$44,292$46,564$48,942$51,431$191,230
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$30,335$32,161$34,079$36,093$132,667
Out-of-State$46,564$48,942$51,431$54,035$200,973
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$32,161$34,079$36,093$38,210$140,542
Out-of-State$48,942$51,431$54,035$56,761$211,170

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 Northern Colorado.
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University of Northern Colorado 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,010$1,200$18,468$26,204$1,200 $18,468
Graduate$14,788 $1,200$18,468$25,426 $1,200$18,468
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