Example Financial Aid Budget

Undergraduate budget examples

Figures reflect 2026-27Ìýbase tuition and fees and estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) for a new student enrolled full-time.

ÌýOn-CampusOff-CampusLiving with
Parent(s)
Tuition and Fees$15,014*$15,014*$15,014*
Books/Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
Housing and Food$20,682**$18,540$11,780
Personal$1,782$1,782$1,682
Transportation$1,314$1,314$1,314
Total$39,992$37,850$30,990

*Tuition:

  • Tuition reflectsÌý2026-27Ìýbase tuition rateÌýfor students enrolled full-timeÌýand assumes that resident, undergraduates have applied for and authorized use of the .ÌýTo estimate costs based on your program, check your specific tuition tier from the Bursar's Office.
  • This does not include a one-time new student fee of $232 charged the first semester.

**Housing and Food: amount is based on the average room rate for a CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó residence hall, a meal
plan with 19 meals-per-week, plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing & food cost may be less depending on your selections.

Figures reflect 2026-27Ìýand estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) for a new student enrolled full-time.

ÌýOn-CampusOff-Campus
Tuition and Fees$46,058*$46,058*
Books/Supplies$1,200$1,200
Housing and Food$20,682**$18,540
Personal$1,782$1,782
Transportation$2,062$2,062
Total$71,784$69,642

*Tuition:

  • Tuition reflectsÌý2026-27Ìýbase tuition rateÌýfor new students enrolled full time.ÌýTo estimate costs based on your program, check your specific tuition tier from the Bursar's Office.
  • This does not include a one-time new student fee of $232 charged the first semester.

**Housing and Food: amount is based on the average room rate for a CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó residence hall, a meal
plan with 19 meals-per-week, plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing & food cost may be less depending on your selections.

If you are not a Colorado resident but a member of an American Indian Tribe with historical ties to Colorado, you may qualify for in-state tuition under theÌý. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply, or contactÌýtuitclass@colorado.eduÌýfor more information.

Graduate budget examples

Figures are based on estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) in the 2026-27 academic year.

ÌýFull-TimeHalf-Time
Tuition and Fees

$11,198*

$6,452*
Books/Supplies

$1,200

$600
Housing and Food

$18,684*

$18,684*
Personal

$1,782

$1,782
Transportation

$1,314

$1,314
Medical Expenses

$8,136

$8,136
Total

$42,314

$36,968

*Tuition note: Tuition is based on full-time (6 or more credit hours) and half-time (3 to 5 credit hours) enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences. Housing and foodÌýis based on living off-campus.

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Tuition & fee totals vary based on yourÌýprogram and courses. Check the estimated costs for your program provided by the Bursar's Office.

Figures are based on estimated expenses for two semesters (fall and spring) in the 2026-27Ìýacademic year.

ÌýFull-TimeHalf-Time
Tuition and Fees$26,882*$14,294*
Books/Supplies$1,200$600
Housing and Food$18,684*$18,684*
Personal$1,782$1,782
Transportation$2,062$2,062
Medical Expenses$8,136$8,136
Total$58,746$45,558

*Tuition note: Tuition is based on full-time (6 or more credit hours) and half-time (3 to 5 credit hours) enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences. Room and board is based on living off-campus.

If you are not a Colorado resident but a member of an American Indian Tribe with historical ties to Colorado, you may qualify for in-state tuition under theÌý(effective Fall 2021). Learn more about eligibility and how to apply, or contactÌýtuitclass@colorado.eduÌýfor more information.

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