Tuition and Fees
2026-2027
The following information reflects the average cost of attendance for a full-time student during the 2026-2027 fall/spring academic year. But as a note, these are estimated expenses. Please consider the following information when reviewing the cost of attendance at 吃瓜官网. But don’t let these numbers deter you! 吃瓜官网 also offers many types of scholarships and financial aid opportunities for students to take advantage of.
Additional Information
Tuition and fees are considered direct costs (based on 15 credit hours per semester) while all other expenses will vary based on living arrangements, major, marital status, and lifestyle. Your cost of attendance may vary if you are taking classes through the Division of Extended Studies.
Charges for Technology, Special Course Fees and Differential Tuition, and loan fees (if you are a Direct Loan borrower) are not included in these estimates. "Other Educational Expenses" include allowances for personal/miscellaneous expenses and, where applicable, student health insurance costs.
Differential Tuition is assessed to the Business program, Computer Information Systems program, Engineering program and Nursing program. Differential tuition is assessed to the graduate Athletic Training program.
Guest students will be billed based on the application data entered by the student. Guest students not receiving credit will be charged half the Colorado resident rate, will have no mandatory fees but will be subject to any course or program fees. Guest students receiving credit will be charged the full regular student tuition rate, full mandatory fees and any course or program fees. Senior Citizen students may elect to take courses as a guest student not receiving credit and enjoy no tuition charges, no mandatory fees and are only responsible for course or program fees. Guest students receiving credit are not eligible to take Extended Study courses as stated in the catalog.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Western Undergraduate Education (WUE) rates apply to residents of (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States)
TWOLF rates apply to residents of the following states: (FL, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NC, OH, OK, TX)
RISE rates apply to residents of the following states: (AZ, CA, KS, NE, NV, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY) and residents of the following countries: (China, Italy, Mexico, Slovenia, or South Korea)
Non-resident rates will apply to all other states and international students.
*WUE rate, TWOLF rate and Non-Resident students are also eligible to receive a $1,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Graduate Tuition Rates
Extended Studies Online
Mandatory Student Fees
Other Fees
- Course and Program Fees
- Room Fees
- Meal Plan Fees
- Parking Fees
- Miscellaneous Fees
- Institutional Fee Plan
Fee Exceptions
Estimated Cost of Attendance (2026–2027)
The tables below show the estimated annual Cost of Attendance (COA) for full-time students at 吃瓜官网. Each table represents a different student category. These figures include tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
| Living Arrangement | Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| On-Campus | $31,034 |
| Off-Campus | $35,076 |
| Commuter (With Parents) | $29,316 |
| Living Arrangement | Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| On-Campus | $40,994 |
| Off-Campus | $45,036 |
| Commuter (With Parents) | $39,276 |
| Living Arrangement | Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| On-Campus | $28,424 |
| Off-Campus | $32,466 |
| Commuter (With Parents) | $26,706 |
| Living Arrangement | Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| On-Campus | $35,732 |
| Off-Campus | $39,774 |
| Commuter (With Parents) | $34,014 |
*All estimates are for the 2026-2027 academic year and based on full-time enrollment. Costs are subject to change each year. For detailed program-specific rates, contact Student Financial Services .
Past Years
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2025-2026
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Western Undergraduate Education (WUE) rates apply to residents of (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States)
TWOLF rates apply to residents of the following states: (FL, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NC, OH, OK, TX)
RISE rates apply to residents of the following states: (AZ, CA, KS, NE, NV, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY) and residents of the following countries: (China, Italy, Mexico, Slovenia, or South Korea)
Non-resident rates will apply to all other states and international students.
*WUE rate, TWOLF rate and Non-Resident students are also eligible to receive a $1,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Graduate Tuition Rates
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States)
Extended Studies Online
Mandatory Student Fees
Other Fees
- Course and Program Fees
- Room Fees
- Meal Plan Fees
- Parking Fees
- Miscellaneous Fees
- Institutional Fee Plan
Fee Exceptions
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2024-2025
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2024-2025 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Western Undergraduate Education (WUE) rates apply to residents of (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States)
TWOLF rates apply to residents of (FL, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NC, OH, OK, TX)
Non-resident rates will apply to all other states and international students.
*WUE rate, TWOLF rate and Non-Resident students are also eligible to receive a $1,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Graduate Tuition Rates
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States)
Extended Studies Online
Mandatory Student Fees
Other Fees
- Course and Program Fees
- Room Fees
- Meal Plan Fees
- Parking Fees
- Miscellaneous Fees
- Institutional Fee Plan
Fee Exceptions
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2023-2024
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2023-2024 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Western Undergraduate Education (WUE) rates apply to residents of (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States)
TWOLF rates apply to residents of (FL, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NC, OH, OK, TX)
Non-resident rates will apply to all other states and international students.
*WUE rate, TWOLF rate and Non-Resident students are also eligible to receive a $1,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Graduate Tuition Rates
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States)
Extended Studies Online
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2022-2023
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2022-2023 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Extended Studies Online
Graduate Tuition Rates
WUE rates apply to residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY.
TWOLF rates apply to residents of all other U.S. states and international countries.
*WUE rate and TWOLF rate students are also eligible to receive a $2,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Mandatory Student Fees
Other Fees
Fee Type Amount Admissions/Registrar's Application fee - Graduate Students $35.00 Application fee - Domestic Undergraduates $25.00 Application fee - International Undergraduates $30.00 Credit by Examination per course $50.00 Transcript $10.00-$50.00 Transcript FAX (Domestic unofficial transcript) $2.50 Transcript FAX (International unofficial transcript) $7.50 Diploma Replacement $5.00 Late Submission of Graduation Contracts or Planning Sheets $25.00 Service Rates/Counseling and Testing Rates Miller Analogies Test $75.00 Miscellaneous Testing $20.00 CLEP $110.00 Business Office Returned/Short Check $25.00 Late Add rate per Course $10.00 Re-Instatement $50.00 Extended Payment Plan (% of outstanding balance) 1.50% Withdrawal Processing Fee $45.00 Identification Card Original $10.00 Replacement $10.00 Activity Validation (Faculty/Staff) $11.00 Law Enforcement Records Retrieval ($5.00 for 1st 10 pages, .50 cents per page thereafter.) $5.00 Photographs $5.00 Video Tapes or Dispatch Tape retrieval $5.00 Video Tapes or Dispatch Tape copying $5.00 Fingerprinting Fee (not required for course work) $10.00 Placement Credential Processing $4.00 Student Health Services Exams Free MMR $65.00 RX Dispensing Fees Variable, $5-$25 Physical Exams/Sports PE $30.00 Lab Fees Variable, starting at $5 Minor Surgery Free Women Services $30-$60, depending on service Influenza Vaccines $15 Miscellaneous Music Instrument Maintenance $50.00 Music Locker Rental $5.00 -
2021-2022
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2021-2022 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Extended Studies Online
Graduate Tuition Rates
Mandatory Student Fees
WUE rates apply to residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY.
TWOLF rates apply to residents of all other U.S. states and international countries.
*WUE rate and TWOLF rate students are also eligible to receive a $2,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Other Fees
Miscellaneous Fees Amount Admissions/Registrar's Application fee - Graduate Students $35.00 Application fee - Domestic Undergraduates $25.00 Application fee - International Undergraduates $30.00 Credit by Examination per course $50.00 Transcript $10.00-$50.00 Transcript FAX (Domestic unofficial transcript) $2.50 Transcript FAX (International unofficial transcript) $7.50 Diploma Replacement $5.00 Late Submission of Graduation Contracts or Planning Sheets $25.00 Service Rates/Counseling and Testing Rates Miller Analogies Test $75.00 Miscellaneous Testing $20.00 CLEP $110.00 Business Office Returned/Short Check $25.00 Late Add rate per Course $10.00 Re-Instatement $50.00 Extended Payment Plan (% of outstanding balance) 1.50% Withdrawal Processing Fee $45.00 Identification Card Original $10.00 Replacement $10.00 Activity Validation (Faculty/Staff) $11.00 Law Enforcement Records Retrieval ($5.00 for 1st 10 pages, .50 cents per page thereafter.) $5.00 Photographs $5.00 Video Tapes or Dispatch Tape retrieval $5.00 Video Tapes or Dispatch Tape copying $5.00 Fingerprinting Fee (not required for course work) $10.00 Placement Credential Processing $4.00 Student Health Services Exams Free MMR $65.00 RX Dispensing Fees Variable, $5-$25 Physical Exams/Sports PE $30.00 Lab Fees Variable, starting at $5 Minor Surgery Free Women Services $30-$60, depending on service Influenza Vaccines $15 Miscellaneous Music Instrument Maintenance $50.00 Music Locker Rental $5.00 -
2020-2021
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2019-2020 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Undergraduate Tower & Sturm Collaboration Location Rates
Graduate Tuition Rates
WUE rates apply to residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY.
TWOLF rates apply to residents of all other U.S. states and international countries.
*WUE rate and TWOLF rate students are also eligible to receive a $2,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Other Fees
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2019-2020
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2019-2020 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Undergraduate Tower & Sturm Collaboration Location Rates
Graduate Tuition Rates
WUE rates apply to residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY; TWOLF rates apply to residents of FL, KS, NE, OK, and TX); Twolf rates apply to residents of all other U.S. states and international countries who began their first semester Fall 2019 or later.
*WUE rate and TWOLF rate students are also eligible to receive a $2,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Other Fees
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2018-2019
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2018-2019 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Graduate Tuition Rates
WUE rates apply to residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY; TWOLF rates apply to residents of FL, KS, NE, OK, and TX); Twolf rates will also apply to residents*of AR, IA, IL, MI, MN, MO, Canada and Mexico who begin their first semester Fall 2019 or later.
*Non resident students, WUE students, and ThunderWolf rate students are also eligible to receive a $2,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Other Fees
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2017-2018
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2017-2018 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Graduate Tuition Rates
(WUE rates apply to residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY; TWOLF rates apply to residents of FL, KS, NE, OK, and TX)
*Non resident students, WUE students, and ThunderWolf rate students are also eligible to receive a $2,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Other Fees
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2016-2017
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2016-2017 academic year:
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Graduate Tuition Rates
(WUE rates apply to residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY; TWOLF rates apply to residents of FL, KS, NE, OK, and TX)
*Non resident students, WUE students, and ThunderWolf rate students are also eligible to receive a $2,000 per year Living Learning Incentive discount as long as they live on campus in one of the residence halls or University Village at Walking Stick.
Other Fees
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2015-2016
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2015-2016 academic year:
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2014-2015
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2014-2015 academic year:
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2013-2014
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2013-2014 academic year:
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2012-2013
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2012-2013 academic year:
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2011-2012
The following tables illustrate semester tuition, program, course, and mandatory fees for the 2011-2012 academic year:
Please note that certain majors have differential tuition charges and certain courses have specific course and/or program fees (see tables above). Your actual bill can be viewed via (Personal Access to Web Services). New academic year tuition & fees rates are posted on our web page during the summer.
