Incoming Undergraduate Cost For Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
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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 CU Boulder Undergraduate Tuition Guarantee offers predictability and transparency of tuition costs for four years from your first term of enrollment. Differences in tuition tiers below reflect differences in the cost of instruction.
Undergraduate Resident Cost
Tuition Type: Base Rate
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition1 Rate and Undergraduate Fees2 | $7,303 | $14,606 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $17,155 | $34,310 |
Tuition Type: Tier 2
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $8,287 | $16,574 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $18,139 | $36,278 |
Tuition Type: Tier 3
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $9,271 | $18,542 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $19,123 | $38,246 |
Tuition Type: Tier 4
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 4 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $10,339 | $20,678 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $20,191 | $40,382 |
Costs listed here show tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.
A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. 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.
1 Based on 2025–26 academic year tuition and fee rates for full-time enrollment. Estimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Costs may vary depending on residency classification, number of credit hours and your area of study. Rates may be subject to change.
2 A one-time New Student Fee of $232 for new domestic degree students and new transfers is not included here.
3 This 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 housing and food allowance determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education is $9,603, which is based on an average of rates for a CU Boulder 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 see more housing options.
4 Tier 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.
Undergraduate Nonresident Cost
Tuition Type: Base Rate
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition1 Rate and Undergraduate Fees2 | $22,374 | $44,748 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $32,226 | $64,452 |
Tuition Type: Tier 2
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $23,368 | $46,736 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $33,220 | $66,440 |
Tuition Type: Tier 3
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $24,189 | $48,378 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $34,041 | $68,082 |
Tuition Type: Tier 4
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 4 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $24,368 | $48,736 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $34,220 | $68,440 |
Costs listed here show tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.
A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. 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.
1 Based on 2025–26 academic year tuition and fee rates. Estimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Costs may vary depending on residency classification and your area of study. Rates may be subject to change.
2 A one-time New Student Fee of $500 for new international degree students and new transfers and the Immigration Compliance Fee of $40 per semester are not included here.
3 This 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 housing and food allowance determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education is $9,603, which is based on an average of rates for a CU Boulder 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 see more housing options.
4 Tier 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.
Undergraduate International Cost
Tuition Type: Base Rate
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Tuition1 Rate and Undergraduate Fees2 | $23,424 | $46,848 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $33,276 | $66,552 |
Tuition Type: Tier 2
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $24,362 | $48,724 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $34,214 | $68,428 |
Tuition Type: Tier 3
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $25,178 | $50,356 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total Estimate | $35,030 | $70,060 |
Tuition Type: Tier 4
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 4 Tuition1 and Undergraduate Fees2 | $25,416 | $50,832 |
| Books/Supplies | $600 | $1,200 |
| On-Campus Housing and Meal Plans3 | $9,252 | $18,504 |
| Total | $35,268 | $70,536 |
Costs listed here show tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.
A Word About Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. 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.
1 Based on 2025–26 academic year tuition and fee rates. Estimates are provided for general planning purposes only. Costs may vary depending on residency classification and your area of study. Rates may be subject to change.
2 A one-time New Student Fee of $500 for new international degree students and new transfers and the Immigration Compliance Fee of $40 per semester are not included here.
3 This 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 housing and food allowance determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education is $9,603, which is based on an average of rates for a CU Boulder 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 see more housing options.
4 Tier 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.