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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$22,422 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$7,672 tuition
$11,278 on campus room & board
$1,992 books
$1,480 fees

$43,600 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$28,850 tuition
$11,278 on campus room & board
$1,992 books
$1,480 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$5,860 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
58% of students receive aid
17% get federal aid ($6,413 avg)
15% get state aid ($1,272 avg)
37% get institn'l aid ($5,860 avg)
38% get loans ($7,025 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 7.94% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.27% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$17,853,130
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $8,971 39%
Federal Grant Aid $6,413 17%
Pell Grants $4,171 16%
Other Federal Grants $2,710 16%
Institution Grant Aid $5,860 37%
State Grant Aid $1,272 15%
Student Loans $7,025 38%
Federal Loans $5,240 38%
Other Loans $20,375 4%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: April 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Financial Aid Contact Info
Regent Drive at Broadway
Boulder, CO 80309-0017
(303) 492-1411
http://www.colorado.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $341
Out of State $28,850

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 3
  • Melissa from Boulder, CO
  • Mar-28-2013 I am a current student here

    CU is relatively expensive, with tuition comparable to UC Berkeley and other top schools with arguably better education. It is especially expensive for out-of-state students, however, in state tuition is easy to petition for. Many students drop out or transfer due to the cost of tuition along with the high cost of living in Boulder, with the average rent being between $700-900 per person, per month. The positives are a beautiful campus and a culturally diverse city. The price can be more than worth it for those who can get the most from their experiences, and while it is expensive, it is not impossible to pay for.

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  • Harrison from Boulder, CO
  • Feb-04-2013 I am a current student here

    I love CU with all my heart, but like a lot of state colleges in Colorado these days, it's really freaking expensive.

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  • Lindsay from Boulder, CO
  • Jan-23-2013 I am a current student here

    Out of state tuition is a little pricey, but in state is totally worth it. The engineering school, however, is nationally ranked, and I would recommend out of state student to come here for it.

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