CU Boulder / Financial aid
Paying for CU Boulder
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what CU Boulder actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
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Your estimated cost
$0/ year
Tuition after aid$0
Room, board & fees$0
An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run CU Boulder's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
Under $30k$8,200/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$13,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$19,500/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$25,000/yr after aid
$110k+$29,500/yr after aid
The full cost
Sticker (cost of attendance)$36,862
In-state tuition$12,486
Out-of-state tuition$36,546
Room & board$16,950
Average net price$20,580
Students on aid42%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit
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