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Paying for Denver

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Denver actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Denver's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$19,659/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$20,735/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$27,530/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$31,512/yr after aid
$110k+$41,414/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$75,966
Tuition & fees$57,936
Room & board$17,049
Average net price$39,200
Students on aid83%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

Denver cost & aid FAQ

How much does Denver cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $39,200 per year at Denver after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $75,966. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Denver cost by family income?

At Denver, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $19,659 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $41,414 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Denver give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Denver's financial aid office.

Does Denver meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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