MS Finance and MS Real Estate Estimated Cost of Attendance
The following estimated MS Finance and MS Real Estate graduate student budget is designed to give you a projection of your tuition and living expenses, based on two semesters (fall and spring). The living expenses budget is prepared by the CU Boulder Office of Financial Aid for use by all graduate students. These are estimates only. Figures are based on the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 tuition rate sheets for the Graduate Professional business program.
| Tuition and Required Student Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Resident Tuition | $36,392 | 2 semesters, 30 credits |
| Fees* | $953 | |
| Total | $37,345 | |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $50,672 | 2 semesters, 30 credits |
| Fees* | $953 | |
| Total | $51,625 | |
| International student Tuition | $50,672 | 2 semesters, 30 credits |
| Fees ** | $1,116 | |
| Total | $51,788 | |
* Fee estimate for Colorado residents and non-residents includes a one-time entrance fee of $62. These estimates are based on the tuition rates for graduate professional business programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition and fees for the classes entering in 2026 and later are subject to change based tuition rates that are in effect at the time. All prices are shown in U.S. Dollars (USD). | ||
| Estimated 12-month Living Expenses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Room & Board (assumed off-campus) | $18,656 | Rent, utilities, food |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | |
| Transportation (CO residents) | $1,314 | |
| Transportation (US resident, outside of Colorado) | $2,016 | |
| Medical | $3,150 | |
| Personal | $1,728 | Miscellaneous |
| Total | Colorado resident - $26,048 US Non-resident - $26,750 |
Colorado Residency
Tuition classification determines student residency for tuition purposes. Your initial tuition classification is determined from information you supply on your application for admission to the MS Program. Click here to learn more about Tuition Classification. If you have additional questions, you can email tuitclass@colorado.edu or call 303-492-6970.