Incoming Undergraduate Cost For Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

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We know college is an investment, which is why we want to help you understand the cost of college, as well as the value of a degree. We believe all students should enter college knowing the cost of a degree. The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Undergraduate Tuition Guarantee offers predictability and transparency of tuition cost for four years from your first term of enrollment.ÌýDifferences in tuition tiers below reflect differences in the cost of instruction.

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Undergraduate Resident Cost

Tuition Type: Base Rate

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Base Tuition1ÌýRate and Undergraduate Fees2$7,507$15,014
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$17,728$35,456

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Tuition Type: Tier 2

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 2 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$8,515$17,030
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$18,736$37,472

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Tuition Type: Tier 3

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 3 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$9,535$19,070
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$19,756$39,512

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Tuition Type: Tier 4

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 4 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$10,627$21,254
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$20,848$41,696

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Cost listed hereÌýshows tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.Ìý

A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. 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.

1Ìý Based on 2026–27 academic year tuition and fee rates for full-time enrollment. Estimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Cost may vary depending on residency classification, number of credit hours and your area of study. Rates may be subject to change.
2ÌýA one-time New Student Fee of $232 for new domestic degree students and new transfers is not included here.
3ÌýThis rate for on-campus housing and food is based on a residence hall standard double room (roommate(s) and community bath) and 19 meals per week. The 2025–26 housing and food allowance determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education was $9,603, which is based on an average of rates for a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder residence hall room and 19 meals plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing and food cost on campus may be more or less depending on your selections. Please seeÌýmore housing options.
4ÌýTier 3 tuition applies to students participating in the CU/Western Colorado University partnership or the CU/Mesa University partnership. Fees vary. Please see the appropriate partnership page for more details.

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Undergraduate Nonresident Cost

Tuition Type: Base Rate

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Base Tuition1ÌýRate and Undergraduate Fees2$23,029$46,058
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$33,250$66,500

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Tuition Type: Tier 2

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 2 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$24,053$48,106
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$34,274$68,548

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Tuition Type: Tier 3

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 3 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$24,899$49,798
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$35,120$70,240

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Tuition Type: Tier 4

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 4 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$25,083$50,166
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$35,304$70,608

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Cost listed hereÌýshows tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.Ìý

A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. 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.

1Ìý Based on 2026–27 academic year tuition and fee rates. Estimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Cost may vary depending on residency classification and your area of study. Rates may be subject to change.
2ÌýA one-time New Student Fee of $232 for new international degree students and new transfers and the Immigration Compliance Fee of $40 per semester are not included here.
3ÌýThis rate for on-campus housing and food is based on a residence hall standard double room (roommate(s) and community bath) and 19 meals per week. The 2025–26 housing and food allowance determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education was $9,603, which is based on an average of rates for a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder residence hall room and 19 meals plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing and food cost on campus may be more or less depending on your selections. Please seeÌýmore housing options.
4ÌýTier 3 tuition applies to students participating in the CU/Western Colorado University partnershipÌýor theÌýCU/Mesa University partnership. Fees vary. Please see the appropriate partnership page for more details.

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Undergraduate International Cost

Tuition Type: Base Rate

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Base Tuition1ÌýRate and Undergraduate Fees2$24,111$48,222
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$34,332$68,664

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Tuition Type: Tier 2

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 2 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$25,077$50,154
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$35,298$70,596

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Tuition Type: Tier 3

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 3 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$25,917$51,834
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total Estimate$36,138$72,276

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Tuition Type: Tier 4

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ÌýPer SemesterPer Year
Tier 4 Tuition1Ìýand Undergraduate Fees2$26,162$52,324
Books/Supplies$600$1,200
On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3$9,621$19,242
Total$36,383$72,766

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Cost listed hereÌýshows tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.Ìý

A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. 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.

1Ìý Based on 2026–27 academic year tuition and fee rates. Estimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Cost may vary depending on residency classification and your area of study. Rates may be subject to change.
2ÌýA one-time New Student Fee of $232 for new international degree students and new transfers and the Immigration Compliance Fee of $40 per semester are not included here.
3ÌýThis rate for on-campus housing and food is based on a residence hall standard double room (roommate(s) and community bath) and 19 meals per week. The 2025–26 housing and food allowance determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education was $9,603, which is based on an average of rates for a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder residence hall room and 19 meals plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing and food cost on campus may be more or less depending on your selections. Please seeÌýmore housing options.
4ÌýTier 3 tuition applies to students participating in the CU/Western Colorado University partnershipÌýor theÌýCU/Mesa University partnership. Fees vary. Please see the appropriate partnership page for more details.

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