• One year, 39 credits total (fall, spring, Maymester, summer)
  • $1,116 per credit hour for tuition plus mandatory fees
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Estimates are based on current year rates and are provided for general planning purposes. Actual costs may vary. For details, see Tuition and Fee Rate Sheets.

Estimated one-year program cost of $47,353 includes tuition, fees and books:

Tuition & Fees $45,553

Breakdown:

  • Fall semester tuition and fees $17,517 for 15 credit hours
  • Spring semester tuition and fees $17,517 for 15 credit hours
  • Maymester tuition and fees $3,348 for 3 credit hours
  • Summer tuition and fees $7,171 for 6 credit hours

Student Fees are $777 per semester, $0* for Maymester and $495* for summer. See Tuition & Fee Rate Sheets for other rates by credit hour.

*Based on last year's rates.

 

Books & Supplies $1,800

  • $600 per semester for fall and spring each; approx. $75 per credit hour for summer
  • 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/year (e.g., haircuts, laundry, cell phone, snacks, clothes)
  • Allowance for transportation costs for Colorado residents $1,494/year (e.g., gas, parking)
  • Allowance for medical expenses $3,150/year

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.