by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at University of Denver, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at University of Denver ran $61,398 per year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Required fees account for came to $1,350; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,048 |
| Fees | $1,350 |
| Total | $61,398 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does University of Denver cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Denver costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Denver sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the University of Denver Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Denver has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $53,640 |
| Two Years Ago | $55,260 |
| One Year Ago | $58,032 |
| Most Recent Year | $60,048 |
The following chart shows how tuition at DU has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 3.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $63,530 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.85%, putting next year’s cost near $63,764.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $63,764 |
| In 2 Years | $66,221 |
| In 3 Years | $68,773 |
| In 4 Years | $71,423 |
| In 5 Years | $74,175 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $270,181.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Denver, go to the University of Denver Financial Aid page.
