Incoming Undergraduate Costs - 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 ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Undergraduate Tuition Guarantee offers predictability and transparency of tuition costs for four years from your first term of enrollment. Differences in tuition tiers below reflect differences in the cost of instruction.

 

Undergraduate Resident Costs

Tuition Type: Base Rate

  Per Semester Per Year
Base Tuition1 Rate 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

Tuition Type: Tier 2

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 2 Tuition1 and 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

Tuition Type: Tier 3

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 3 Tuition1 and 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

Tuition Type: Tier 4

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 4 Tuition1 and 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

Costs listed here show tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis. 

A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ. 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.

1  Based on 2024–25 academic year tuition and fee rates. Estimates 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. 
2  A one-time New Student Fee of $232 for new domestic degree students and new transfers is not included here.
3 This 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 allowance determined 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 ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 see more housing options.
4  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 partnership page for more details.

 

Undergraduate Nonresident Costs

Tuition Type: Base Rate

  Per Semester Per Year
Base Tuition1 Rate 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

Tuition Type: Tier 2

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 2 Tuition1 and 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

Tuition Type: Tier 3

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 3 Tuition1 and 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

Tuition Type: Tier 4

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 4 Tuition1 and 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

Costs listed here show tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis. 

A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ. 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.

1  Based on 2024–25 academic year tuition and fee rates. Estimates 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. 
2  A one-time New Student Fee of $232 for new domestic degree students and new transfers is not included here.
3 This 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 allowance determined 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 ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 see more housing options.
4  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 partnership page for more details.

 

Undergraduate International Costs

Tuition Type: Base Rate

  Per Semester Per Year
Base Tuition1 Rate 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

Tuition Type: Tier 2

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 2 Tuition1 and 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

Tuition Type: Tier 3

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 3 Tuition1 and 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

Tuition Type: Tier 4

  Per Semester Per Year
Tier 4 Tuition1 and 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

Costs listed here show tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis. 

A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ. 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.

1  Based on 2024–25 academic year tuition and fee rates. Estimates 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. 
2  A one-time New Student Fee of $500 for new international degree students and new transfers, and an Immigration Fee of $40 per semester are not included here.
3 This 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 allowance determined 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 ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 see more housing options.
4  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 partnership page for more details.