by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for University of Denver, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on DU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at University of Denver ran about $54,819 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Students from Colorado did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $53,640 | $1,179 | $54,819 |
University of Denver tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does University of Denver cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. University of Denver 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 $54,819. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at DU.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of Denver compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Colorado | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Denver Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for University of Denver increased with an average annual rate of 2.74% over the past five years. Tuition grew by 2.77%, and fees grew by 1.29%. This school year, students can expect to pay $57,863 if the growth keeps up.
This means an estimated $117,310 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at DU, and $241,133 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at DU.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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