Estimates are based on current year rates and are provided for general planning purposes only. Actual costs may vary. For details, see Tuition and Fee Rate Sheets.

Estimated one-year cost of $15,282 includes tuition, fees and books:

Tuition & Fees $14,082 per year

Breakdown:

  • Tuition is $6,264 per semester for 9–18 credit hours, $12,528 per year
  • Student Fees are $777 per semester, $1,554 per year

Books & Supplies $1,200 per year

  • $600 per semester
  • Costs for books and supplies will vary depending on your program. See more information about charging your books to the bill.
  • This allowance is determined by the Colorado Department of Education and the Office of Financial Aid for financial aid purposes and can be used for general planning.

Other costs not included in this estimate:

Indirect Costs $6,164 for one year

  • Allowance for personal costs $1,520 (e.g., haircuts, laundry, cell phone, snacks, clothes)
  • Allowance for transportation costs for Colorado residents $1,494 (e.g., gas, parking)
  • Allowance for medical expenses $3,150

Indirect costs are not billed by the university. Allowances for personal and transportation costs are determined by the Colorado Department of Education and the Office of Financial Aid and are included in the Cost of Attendance for financial aid purposes. These estimates can also be used for general planning.

Housing & Meals $15,830 per year

This estimate is determined by the Colorado Department of Education, the Office of Financial Aid and Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations, and is included in the Cost of Attendance for financial aid purposes. This estimate can also be used for general planning.

Other Potential Costs

Costs will vary.

Research and Teaching Assistantships

Graduate Assistants, as defined in Graduate Student Appointment Information, may be eligible for tuition remission, a fee waiver and a benefit toward health insurance, depending on the percentage of your appointment.

See Research/Teaching Assistants (RA/TA) for details.