by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder were $15,666 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $44,918. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,922 in-state and $1,922 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,744 | $42,996 |
| Fees | $1,922 | $1,922 |
| Total | $15,666 | $44,918 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does University of Colorado Boulder cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Colorado Boulder costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Colorado Boulder is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the University of Colorado Boulder Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Colorado Boulder has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,728 | $36,546 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,520 | $38,770 |
| One Year Ago | $14,784 | $40,297 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,744 | $42,996 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CU - Boulder has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 6.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $47,926 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 8.53%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $17,002. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.45%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $47,366.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,002 | $47,366 |
| In 2 Years | $18,452 | $49,948 |
| In 3 Years | $20,026 | $52,671 |
| In 4 Years | $21,734 | $55,542 |
| In 5 Years | $23,588 | $58,569 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $205,527, compared with about $77,214 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Colorado Boulder, go to the University of Colorado Boulder Financial Aid page.
