Example Financial Aid Budget
Undergraduate Budget Examples
Figures reflect 2025-26 base tuition and fees and estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) for a new student enrolled full-time.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | Living with Parent(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $14,442* | $14,442* | $14,442* |
| Books/Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing and Food | $19,206** | $18,656 | $12,212 |
| Personal | $1,728 | $1,728 | $1,628 |
| Transportation | $1,314 | $1,314 | $1,314 |
| Total | $37,890 | $37,340 | $30,796 |
*Tuition:
- Tuition reflects 2025-26 base tuition rate for students enrolled full-time and assumes that resident, undergraduates have applied for and authorized use of the College Opportunity Fund. To estimate costs based on your program, view the Bill Estimator provided by the Bursar's Office.
- This does not include a one-time new student fee of $232 charged the first semester.
**Housing and Food: amount is based on the average room rate for a CU Boulder residence hall, a meal
plan with 19 meals-per-week, plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing & food cost may be less depending on your selections.
Figures reflect 2025-26 and estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) for a new student enrolled full-time.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $44,742* | $44,742* |
| Books/Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing and Food | $19,206** | $18,656 |
| Personal | $1,728 | $1,728 |
| Transportation | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| Total | $68,892 | $68,342 |
*Tuition:
- Tuition reflects 2025-26 base tuition rate for new students enrolled full time. To estimate costs based on your program, view the Bill Estimator provided by the Bursar's Office.
- This does not include a one-time new student fee of $232 charged the first semester.
**Housing and Food: amount is based on the average room rate for a CU Boulder residence hall, a meal
plan with 19 meals-per-week, plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing & food cost may be less depending on your selections.
If you are not a Colorado resident but a member of an American Indian Tribe with historical ties to Colorado, you may qualify for in-state tuition under the Colorado American Indian Tribes In-State Tuition Act . Learn more about eligibility and how to apply, or contact tuitclass@colorado.edu for more information.
Graduate Budget Examples
Figures are based on estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) in the 2025-26 academic year.
| Full-Time | Half-Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $10,810* | $6,244* |
| Books/Supplies | $1,200 | $600 |
| Housing and Food | $18,656* | $18,656* |
| Personal | $1,728 | $1,728 |
| Transportation | $1,314 | $1,314 |
| Medical Expenses | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Total | $36,858 | $31,692 |
*Tuition note: Tuition is based on full-time (6 or more credit hours) and half-time (3 to 5 credit hours) enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences. Housing and food is based on living off-campus.
Estimate Your Cost
Tuition & fee totals vary based on your program and courses. To estimate costs based on your program, view the Bill Estimator provided by the Bursar's Office.
Figures are based on estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) in the 2025-26 academic year.
| Full-Time | Half-Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $25,894* | $13,786* |
| Books/Supplies | $1,200 | $600 |
| Housing and Food | $18,656* | $18,656* |
| Personal | $1,728 | $1,728 |
| Transportation | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| Medical Expenses | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Total | $52,644 | $39,936 |
*Tuition note: Tuition is based on full-time (6 or more credit hours) and half-time (3 to 5 credit hours) enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences. Room and board is based on living off-campus.
If you are not a Colorado resident but a member of an American Indian Tribe with historical ties to Colorado, you may qualify for in-state tuition under the Colorado American Indian Tribes In-State Tuition Act (effective Fall 2021). Learn more about eligibility and how to apply, or contact tuitclass@colorado.edu for more information.
Estimate Your Cost
- Tuition & fee totals vary based on your program and courses. To see your specific costs, view the Bill Estimator provided by the Bursar's Office.
For Law budget example visit the Law School's website.