Prospective Students - Freshman

Resident Undergraduate Estimated Costs/Tuition

As a major flagship public university, resident tuition at CU-Boulder is one of the lowest of any major state school in the country. Click on a college or school below to view estimated expenses for Colorado residents.

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Architecture
• College of Business
• College of Engineering
• College of Music
• School of Journalism and Mass Communication

College of Arts & Sciences
Estimated Expenses

Expenses	Resident1
Tuition and Fees	$7,932
On-Campus Room and Board2	$10,378
Books/Supplies	$1,749
On-Campus Estimated Total3	$20,059

College of Architecture
Estimated Expenses

Expenses	Resident1
Tuition and Fees	$7,932
On-Campus Room and Board2	$10,378
Books/Supplies	$1,749
On-Campus Estimated Total3	$20,059

College of Business
Estimated Expenses

Expenses	Resident1
Tuition and Fees	$11,782
On-Campus Room and Board2	$10,378
Books/Supplies	$1,749
On-Campus Estimated Total3	$23,909

College of Engineering
Estimated Expenses

Expenses	Resident1
Tuition and Fees	$10,418
On-Campus Room and Board2	$10,378
Books/Supplies	$1,749
On-Campus Estimated Total3	$22,545

College of Music
Estimated Expenses

Expenses	Resident1
Tuition and Fees	$8,174
On-Campus Room and Board2	$10,378
Books/Supplies	$1,749
On-Campus Estimated Total3	$20,301

School of Journalism and Mass Communication Estimated Expenses

Expenses	Resident1
Tuition and Fees	$8,174
On-Campus Room and Board2	$10,378
Books/Supplies	$1,749
On-Campus Estimated Total3	$20,301

1.The resident tuition amount assumes eligibility for, and authorization for the use of, the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend at CU-Boulder.
2.Based on standard double-occupancy in a university residence hall with a dining plan providing 19 meals per week.
3.Transportation, medical, and personal cost estimates are not included in these figures because costs can vary depending upon individual circumstances and spending habits.

Funding Opportunities

College Opportunity Fund (COF) provides direct funding to resident undergraduate students. As a qualified resident undergraduate student you can apply for COF vouchers that will be applied to a portion of your university bill.

Regent Scholarship is available to entering freshmen who graduate from Colorado high schools. One $1,000 Regent Scholarship is awarded each year per Colorado high school, based on high academic achievement as measured by GPA, rank in class, level of course work, and test scores. No application required.

Presidents Leadership Class (PLC) offers a $2,000 - $12,000 merit-based scholarship over a four-year period and students receive four years of rigorous leadership training that fosters both intellectual and personal growth.

Norlin Scholars Program is a merit-based award of $3,000 per year. The length of the award varies.

Puksta Scholar Program is a non-profit, educational foundation whose mission is to provide financial resources to upstanding, civic, and socially minded Colorado residents attending college in the state of Colorado. This program offers a $4,500 annual scholarship renewable for four years.