by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of University of Colorado Boulder by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. In this CU - Boulder cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder for the 2020-2021 academic year was $38,358 for undergraduates. If you were a Colorado resident, the yearly charges were $12,610.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $36,554 | $1,804 | $38,358 |
| In-State | $10,806 | $1,804 | $12,610 |
CU - Boulder tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. University of Colorado Boulder is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $38,358.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Colorado pay an average of $12,610 a year to attend CU - Boulder, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how CU - Boulder compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Expensive | Average |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Colorado Boulder Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of -0.10% for the past five years, Colorado residents could expect to pay $12,472 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state CU - Boulder tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $24,932, and four years would cost $49,817.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.92%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $39,022 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $78,402 for two years and $158,251 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at CU - Boulder.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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