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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.

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 2022-2023 UNC Costs

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 2023-2024

  • 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 $10,280 $17,576
    Book Allowance $600 $600
    Room/ Board $14,678 $14,678
    Medical $3,120 $3,120
    Personal $1,610 $1,610
    Transportation $1,664 $1,664
    Loan Fees $172 $172
    Total $32,124 $39,420

    These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $37,003 for Resident and $47,947 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 $10,280 $17,576
    Book Allowance $600 $600
    Room/ Board $9,792 $9,792
    Medical $3,120 $3,120
    Personal $1,440 $1,440
    Transportation $1,664 $1,664
    Loan Fees $172 $172
    Total $27,068 $34,364

    These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $31.946 for Resident and $42,890 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 $7,344
    Book Allowance $600
    Living Allowance $14,678
    Personal/Medical $4,730
    Loan Fees $172
    Total $27,524

    These are estimated figures based on a student who lives off-campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $31,324. 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 $7,344
    Book Allowance $600
    Living Allowance $9,792
    Personal/Medical $4,560
    Loan Fees $172
    Total $22,468

    These are estimated figures based on a student who lives with a parent or relative during the 2023-2024 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $26,440. 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.