CU-Boulder 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,496

Cost of attendance at University of Colorado Boulder in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,314

Cost of attendance at University of Colorado Boulder in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Colorado Boulder was $22,532. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CU-Boulder

CU-Boulder net price calculator

$22,532

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Colorado and nationwide.

Colorado's average	$14,122
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of CU-Boulder for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$22,532	$1,334 (6%)	$13,807	$15,194	$18,334	$25,611	$29,352
2021	$21,198	$879 (4%)	$13,141	$13,901	$18,204	$25,326	$28,622
2020	$22,077	$611 (3%)	$13,366	$14,361	$18,979	$25,863	$29,055
2019	$21,466	$1,143 (6%)	$13,049	$14,945	$19,194	$25,875	$27,901
2018	$20,323	$2,404 (11%)	$11,734	$14,373	$18,525	$24,334	$27,217
2017	$22,727	$1,479 (7%)	$15,109	$17,104	$21,439	$27,315	$29,203
2016	$21,248	$195	$13,714	$16,033	$20,982	$26,184	$28,201
2015	$21,053	$759 (4%)	$14,071	$17,569	$22,129	$25,639	$27,362
2014	$20,294	--	$13,636	$18,042	$22,596	$25,500	$27,065

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Colorado Boulder's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$29,725	$453 (2%)	$12,496	$16,029	$1,200
2021	$29,272	$34	$12,466	$15,606	$1,200
2020	$29,306	$58	$12,500	$15,606	$1,200
2019	$29,248	$640 (2%)	$12,532	$14,916	$1,800
2018	$28,608	$1,195 (4%)	$12,086	$14,722	$1,800
2017	$27,413	$1,954 (7%)	$11,531	$14,082	$1,800
2016	$29,367	$3,080 (12%)	$11,091	$16,476	$1,800
2015	$26,287	$678 (3%)	$10,789	$13,698	$1,800
2014	$25,609	$585 (2%)	$10,347	$13,462	$1,800
2013	$25,024	--	$9,482	$13,742	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at CU-Boulder? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $15,220 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at CU-Boulder is $1,691 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CU-Boulder estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CU-Boulder estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,979

If living off-campus, with family: $4,806

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,979
How much is CU-Boulder application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CU-Boulder offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Colorado Boulder cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$450	$676
For out-of-state students	$1,523	$1,790

Housing and Meal

**CU-Boulder requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Colorado Boulder for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$15,220	19	7,500
2021	N/A	N/A	$15,220	19	7,550
2020	N/A	N/A	$14,778	19	8,040
2019	N/A	N/A	$14,418	19	7,300
2018	N/A	N/A	$13,998	19	8,081
2017	N/A	N/A	$13,590	19	8,036
2016	N/A	N/A	$13,194	19	8,027

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Colorado Boulder during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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