Tuition & net price

How much does University of Colorado Boulder cost?

Published tuition is $15,666 in-state and $44,918 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $37,684 a year. After aid, families pay between $14,231 and $34,818 depending on income.

In-state tuition$15,666before aid
Out-of-state$44,918before aid
Lowest net price$14,231families under $30k
Highest net price$34,818families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $14,231 38%
$30,001–$48,000 $14,381 38%
$48,001–$75,000 $18,828 50%
$75,001–$110,000 $26,915 71%
Over $110,000 $34,818 92%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
14%
Take federal loans
25%
Typical repayment
$207/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 2 tied to University of Colorado Boulder.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Colorado.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Colorado School of Mines $21,914 $45,824 $40,560 $16,849
Regis University $46,340 $46,340 $54,800 $13,713
Colorado Christian University $41,342 $41,342 $54,242 $26,010
University of Denver $61,398 $61,398 $78,476 $20,097
University of Northern Colorado $12,416 $27,266 $29,254 $12,695
Colorado Mesa University $9,927 $25,124 $24,046 $10,792

University of Colorado Boulder costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Colorado Boulder?
Published tuition is $15,666 for in-state students and $44,918 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Colorado Boulder actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $14,231 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $34,818.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Colorado Boulder?
$37,684 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of Colorado Boulder worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $69,738 ten years after starting, against $19,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.