Student Budgets
For the purposes of determining financial aid, our office follows the Colorado Department of Higher Education and federal guidelines to develop an estimated, average Cost of Attendance (budget) for different student classifications.
Budgets include estimated figures for tuition and mandatory fees and estimated averages for room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal (miscellaneous) expenses. These are estimated averages; your costs may vary.
The tuition costs for undergraduate Colorado residents budget figures include only student share of tuition. Be sure to apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend, or you will pay more for tuition.
Estimated Undergraduate Costs 2022-2023
- Full Time Undergraduate
These charts reflect resident and nonresident students who are enrolled in 14 semester hours, and who live on or off-campus.
Resident
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $11,332 (after COF)** $11,332 (after COF)** Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $12,870 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $12,014 Personal/ Transportation/ Medical $3,326 $4,182 Loan Fees $66 $66 Total $28,794 $28,794 Nonresident
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $24,722 $24,722 Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $12,870 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $12,014 Personal/ Transportation/ Medical $3,326 $4,182 Loan Fees $66 $66 Total $42,184 $42,184 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $18,538 $18,538 Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $12,870 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $12,014 Personal/ Transportation/ Medical $3,326 $4,182 Loan Fees $66 $66 Total $36,000 $36,000 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2022-2023 academic year. It is estimated for 28 credits per year and also includes an estimated $570 for differential tuition and for various course fees. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary.
**The above estimated figures include only the student share of tuition. Be sure to apply for COF at www.unco.edu/cof.
- Full Time Undergraduate Commuter
These charts reflect resident, nonresident and WUE students who are enrolled in 14 semester hours, and who live with parent(s).
Resident with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Resident with Parent Tuition and Fees $11,332 (after COF)** Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,922 Personal/ Transportation/Medical $4,030 Loan Fees $66 Total $21,550 Nonresident with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Nonresident with Parent Tuition and Fees $24,722 Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,922 Personal/ Transportation/Medical $4,030 Loan Fees $82 Total $34,940 These are Estimated figures based on a student who lives with parents or relatives during the 2022-2023 academic year. It is estimated for 28 credits per year and also includes an estimated $570 for differential tuition and for various course fees. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary.
**The above Estimated figures include only the student share of tuition. Be sure to apply for COF at www.unco.edu/cof or you will pay more for tuition.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category WUE with Parent Tuition and Fees $18,538 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,922 Personal/ Transportation/Medical $4,030 Loan Fees $66 Total $28,756 These are Estimated figures based on a student who lives with parents or relatives during the 2022-2023 academic year. It is estimated for 28 credits per year and also includes an estimated $570 for differential tuition and for various course fees. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary.
- Part Time Extended Campus
These charts reflect students who are enrolled in Extended Campus programs nine credit hours per semester, and who live with parent(s) or off-campus.
With Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Part-Time Extended Campus with Parent Tuition $7,254 Book Allowance $ 900 Living Allowance $4,922 Personal/Medical $1,818 Loan Fees $66 Total $14,960 Without Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Part-Time Extended Campus not with Parent Tuition and Fees $7,254 Book Allowance $ 900 Living Allowance $12,014 Personal/Medical $1,970 Loan Fees $66 Total $22,204 These are Estimated figures based on a student who lives with parents or relatives or off-campus during the 2022-2023 academic year. It is estimated for 18 credits per year. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary. Full-time estimates are $17,678 for those with parent and $24,922 for those not with parents. Again, actual costs may vary.
Undergraduate Estimated 2023-2024
- Full Time Undergraduate
This includes resident and nonresident students who are enrolled in 14 semester hours, and who live on or off-campus.
Resident
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $11,536(after COF)** $11,536 (after COF)** Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $15,230 (Tier III Housing & 21 meals per week) $14,678 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,172 $3,724 Loan Fees $66 $66 Total $31,204 $31,204 Nonresident
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $26,204 $26,204 Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $15,230(Tier III Housing & 21 meals per week) $14,678 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance
$3,172 $3,724 Loan Fees $66 $66 Total $45,872 $45,872 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $18,728 $18,728 Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $15,230 (Tier III Housing & 21 meals per week) $14,678 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,172 $3,724 Loan Fees $66 $66 Total $38,396 $38,396 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. It also includes an estimated $628 for differential tuition and for various course fees. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary.
**The above estimated figures include only the student share of tuition. Be sure to apply for College Opportunity Fund (COF) at www.unco.edu/cof.
- Full Time Undergraduate Commuter
This includes resident, nonresident and WUE students who are enrolled in 14 semester hours, and who live with parent(s).
Resident with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Resident with Parent Tuition and Fees $11,536 (after COF)** Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $9,792 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,554 Loan Fees $66 Total $26,148 Nonresident with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Nonresident with Parent Tuition and Fees $26,204 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $9,792 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,554 Loan Fees $66 Total $40,816 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives with a parent or legal guardian and who commute to the UNC campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. It also includes an estimated $628.00 for differential tuition and for various course fees. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary.
**The above estimated figures include only the student share of tuition. Be sure to apply for COF at www.unco.edu/cof or you will pay more for tuition.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category WUE with Parent Tuition and Fees $18,728 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $9,792 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,554 Loan Fees $66 Total $33,340 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives with a parent or legal guardian during the 2023-2024 academic year. It also includes an estimated $628 for differential tuition and for various course fees. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary.
- Part Time Extended Campus
These charts reflect students who are enrolled in Extended Campus programs nine credit hours per semester, and who live with parent(s) or off-campus.
With Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Part-Time Extended Campus with Parent Tuition $7,614 Book Allowance $ 900 Living Allowance $9,792 Personal/Medical $1,890 Loan Fees $66 Total $20,262 Without Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Part-Time Extended Campus not with Parent Tuition and Fees $7,614 Book Allowance $ 900 Living Allowance $14,678 Personal/Medical $2,060 Loan Fees $66 Total $25,318 These are Estimated figures based on a student who lives with parents or relatives or off-campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. It is estimated for 18 credits per year. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary. Full-time estimates are $23,100 for those with parent and $28,156 for those not with parents. Again, actual costs may vary.
Graduate Estimated 2021-2022
- Part Time Graduate
This includes resident and nonresident students who are enrolled in 6 to 8 semester hours, and who live on or off-campus.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Resident/WICHE Nonresident Tuition and Fees $9.020 $15,836 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $11,844 $11,844 Medical $2,990 $2,990 Personal $1,484 $1,484 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $27,772 $34,558 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2021-2022 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $33,208 for Resident and $43,402 for NonResidents. Again, actual costs may vary.
- Part Time Graduate Commuter
This includes resident and nonresident students who are enrolled in 6 to 8 semester hours, and who live with parent or relative.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Resident/WICHE Nonresident Tuition and Fees $9,020 $15,836 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $4,804 $4,804 Medical $2,990 $2,990 Personal $1,332 $1,332 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $20,580 $27,396 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2021-2022 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $26,016 for Resident and $36,240 for NonResidents. Again, actual costs may vary.
- Part Time Graduate Extended Campus
This chart reflects students who are enrolled in Graduate Extended Campus programs, 6 credit hours per semester, and who live off-campus.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Part-Time Extended Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $6,864 Book Allowance $600 Living Allowance $11,844 Personal/Medical $4,474 Loan Fees $170 Total $23,952 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives off-campus during the 2021-2022 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $31,416. Again, actual costs may vary.
This chart reflects students who are enrolled in Graduate Extended Campus programs, 6 credit hours per semester, and who live with a parent or relative.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Part-Time Extended Campus with Parent or Relative Tuition and Fees $6,864 Book Allowance $600 Living Allowance $4,804 Personal/Medical $4,322 Loan Fees $170 Total $16,670 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives with a parent or relative during the 2021-2022 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $24,224. Again, actual costs may vary.
Graduate Estimated 2022-2023
- Part Time Graduate
This includes resident and nonresident students who are enrolled in 5 to 8 semester hours, and who live on or off-campus.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Resident Nonresident Tuition and Fees $9,212 $16,160 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $12,014 $12,014 Insurance/Medical $3,120 $3,120 Personal $1,520 $1,520 Transportation $2,212 $2,212 Loan Fees $176 $176 Total $28,854 $35,802 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2022-2023 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $34,394 for Resident and $44,816 for NonResidents. Again, actual costs may vary.
- Part Time Graduate Commuter
This includes resident and nonresident students who are enrolled in 5 to 8 semester hours.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Resident Nonresident Tuition and Fees $9,212 $16,160 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $4,922 $4,922 Insurance/Medical $3,120 $3,120 Personal $1,368 $1,368 Transportation $2,212 $2,212 Loan Fees $176 $176 Total $21,610 $28,558 These are estimated figures for the 2022-2023 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time Resident estimates are $27,240 if living with parent or relative and $37,562 for full-time, Non-resident living with parent or relative. Again, actual costs may vary.
This includes resident, nonresident and WICHE students who are enrolled in 5 to 8 semester hours.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category WICHE WICHE Commuter Tuition and Fees $9,212 9,212 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $12,014 $4,922 Insurance/Medical $3,120 $3,120 Personal $1,520 $1,368 Transportation $2,212 $2,212 Loan Fees $176 $176 Total $28,854 $21,610 These are estimated figures for the 2022-2023 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $34,396 for Wiche students on or off campus and $27,240 if living with parent or relative. Again, actual costs may vary.
