Graduate Cost for Communications (CMDI)

Communication, Media, Design and Information

  • Tuition and fees for graduate students are generally determined by residency classification, number of credit hours, college/school/program and graduate status as determined by the Graduate School.
  • Eligible graduate assistants receive a waiver for most fees as part of their compensation package (see Graduate Student Appointment Information).
  • Estimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Actual cost may vary. To view tuition and fees for Summer 2026, see Tuition and Fee Rate Sheets.
Fall 2026–Spring 2027

2026–27 Per Semester

Credit HoursIn-State TuitionOut-of-State/International TuitionFall/Spring Student Fees
1$1,311$2,618$149-$445
2$2,214$4,828$149-$445
3$3,117$7,038$149-$445
4$4,020$9,248$149-$445
5$4,923$11,458$149-$445
6$5,826$13,668$445
7$6,729$15,878$445
8$7,632$18,088$445
9–18$8,535$20,298$445
  • See Mandatory Student Fees for fee descriptions.
  • In addition to tuition and fees:
    • Plan about $75 per credit hour for books and supplies
    • If you are a new domestic, transfer or international graduate student, add a one-time New Student Fee for $62
    • If you are an international student, add an Immigration Compliance Fee for $40 per semester or term

Rates published by the Bursar’s Office are approved by the Board of Regents annually in accordance with the level of cash fund appropriations set for the university by the Colorado General Assembly. The Board of Regents reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time. Tuition charged is based on residency classification, number of credit hours and your college, school or program. Fractional credit hours outside of flat rate tuition are assessed the average rate between the two closest credit hours. Dual degrees and double majors are charged the higher rate. These rates apply to Boulder Main Campus only. Classes taken on different campuses and Boulder Continuing Education have separate tuition, fees and billing. Cost listed is billed directly by CU Boulder but may not include everything. See Understanding Your Cost of Attendance. Rates and deadlines may be subject to change.

Summer 2026
Credit HoursIn-State TuitionOut-of-State/International TuitionSummer Fees
1$1,261$2,140$134–$269
2$2,130$3,947$134–$269
3$2,999$5,754$134–$269
4$3,868$7,561$134–$269
5$4,737$9,368$134–$269
6$5,606$11,175$134–$269
7$6,475$12,982 $134–$269
8$7,344$14,789$134–$269
9–18$8,213$16,596$134–$269
  • See Mandatory Student Fees for fee descriptions.
  • In addition to tuition and fees:
    • Plan about $75 per credit hour for books and supplies
    • If you are a new domestic graduate student or new transfer, add a one-time New Student Fee for $62
    • If you are a new international graduate student, add a one-time New Student Fee for $145
    • If you are an international student, add an Immigration Compliance Fee for $40 per semester or term

Rates published by the Bursar’s Office are approved by the Board of Regents annually in accordance with the level of cash fund appropriations set for the university by the Colorado General Assembly. The Board of Regents reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time. Tuition charged is based on residency classification, number of credit hours and your college, school or program. Fractional credit hours outside of flat rate tuition are assessed the average rate between the two closest credit hours. Dual degrees and double majors are charged the higher rate. These rates apply to Boulder Main Campus only. Classes taken on different campuses and Boulder Continuing Education have separate tuition, fees and billing. Cost listed is billed directly by CU Boulder but may not include everything. See Understanding Your Cost of Attendance. Rates and deadlines may be subject to change.

Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. 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.