Tuition and Fees

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is based on estimated student expenses that include direct costs such as tuition and fees, as well as indirect costs such as housing, books/supplies and personal/ miscellaneous expenses. The COA assumes you will be enrolled full-time. These estimated budgets are used to award financial aid and are published annually.

Since COA differs based on program, carefully review the COA for your program of interest below.


Cost of attendance at CU Denver for programs within the...

College of Architecture and Planning
College of Arts and Media
Business School
School of Education and Human Development
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Engineering, Design and Computing
School of Public Affairs
College of Nursing
Colorado School of Public Health
Graduate School*
School of Dental Medicine
School of Medicine
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

 

*Many programs in the Graduate School provide full or partial support. Please check individual program websites for more information.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Information on financial aid, scholarships, important dates, and financial planning differs based on program and campus.

CU Denver Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

CU Anschutz Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

Western Regional Graduate Program

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) allows master’s, graduate certificate, and PhD students who are residents of the WICHE member states to enroll in one of our participating WRGP's and pay Colorado in-state tuition.

Learn more about WRGP's at CU Anschutz.

Fellowships and Grants

You may be eligible for fellowships and grants based on financial need, educational background, discipline, professional affiliation, and cultural identity.

The Graduate School populates and maintains a database of major funding opportunities.

Employee Tuition Waiver Benefit

Are you a current employee of the University of Colorado? Faculty and staff may be eligible for a tuition waiver benefit, providing discounted tuition for university courses.

Visit the Employee Services website for more information on Employee Tuition Waiver Benefits.