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Can You Afford University of Denver?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at DU’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2020 - 2021 Costs Between $24,605 and $71,929

Feeling a little stressed about paying $71,929 to attend University of Denver each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for Colorado students, 89.1% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $29,958. Students from low-income families receive an average of $47,324 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$53,775
+ Room and board$14,178
+ Other expenses$3,976
Total cost$71,929
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$71,929
- Grants and scholarships$29,958
Net price$41,971
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$71,929
- Grants and scholarships$47,324
Net price$24,605
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at DU.

Projected Costs Between $90,495 and $447,575 For a Four Year Degree. Between $46,337 and $216,222 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend DU in 2020 - 2021 was $71,929. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.4% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $76,963 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $85,182 for a bachelor degree candidate ($79,610 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $324,104 over the course of four years ($156,573 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Denver

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.6%3.4%
Freshman year$23,448$45,065$76,963
Senior year$22,890$46,696$79,610
Total 2-year net price$46,337$91,761$156,573
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$17,653$34,957$59,649
Total monthly payment$533$1,056$1,802
Total amount paid$63,990$126,718$216,222
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.6%3.4%
Freshman year$23,448$45,065$76,963
Senior year$21,813$50,138$85,182
Total 4-year net price$90,495$190,285$324,104
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$34,475$72,492$123,472
Total monthly payment$1,041$2,190$3,730
Total amount paid$124,971$262,777$447,575

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Denver.

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