Nonresident Undergraduate Estimated Costs/Tuition
While our nonresident tuition rates are well below those of many private institutions, we recognize it is still a considerable investment, one that provides great rewards in your future career and success. Click on a college or school below to view estimated expenses for out-of-state residents.
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Architecture
- College of Business
- College of Engineering
- College of Music
- School of Journalism and Mass Communication
| Expenses | Nonresident |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $28,186 |
| On-Campus Room and Board1 | $10,378 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,749 |
| On-Campus Estimated Total2 | $40,313 |
| Expenses | Nonresident |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $28,186 |
| On-Campus Room and Board1 | $10,378 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,749 |
| On-Campus Estimated Total2 | $40,313 |
| Expenses | Nonresident |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $31,506 |
| On-Campus Room and Board1 | $10,378 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,749 |
| On-Campus Estimated Total2 | $43,633 |
| Expenses | Nonresident |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $30,489 |
| On-Campus Room and Board1 | $10,378 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,749 |
| On-Campus Estimated Total2 | $42,613 |
| Expenses | Nonresident |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $28,436 |
| On-Campus Room and Board1 | $10,378 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,749 |
| On-Campus Estimated Total2 | $40,563 |
| Expenses | Nonresident |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $28,436 |
| On-Campus Room and Board1 | $10,378 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,749 |
| On-Campus Estimated Total2 | $40,563 |
1. Based on standard double-occupancy in a university residence hall with a dining plan providing 19 meals per week.
2. Transportation, medical, and personal cost estimates are not included in these figures because costs can vary depending upon individual circumstances and spending habits.
Funding Opportunities
Guaranteed Four-Year Tuition guarantees that your nonresident tuition will be constant for four full years. As a confirmed CU-Boulder student you are automatically awarded the guarantee.
Chancellor's Achievement Scholarship automatically awards $15,000 over four years to students whose academic qualifications put them in the top 25 percent of admitted nonresident freshmen. No application required.
Presidential Scholarship automatically awards $55,000 over four years to a small number of the highest-qualified incoming nonresident students as part of our commitment to creating an intellectually and geographically diverse freshman class. No application required.
Presidents Leadership Class (PLC) offers a $2,000 - $12,000 merit-based scholarship over a four-year period and students receive four years of rigorous leadership training that fosters both intellectual and personal growth.
Norlin Scholars Program is a merit-based award of $3,000 per year. The length of the award varies.
