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.
Undergraduate Estimated 2020-2021
- 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 $10,424 (after COF)** $10,424 (after COF)** Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,684 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $11,438 Personal/ Transportation/ Medical $3,774 $3,774 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $27,164 $26,918 Nonresident
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $22,496 $22,496 Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,684 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $11,438 Personal/ Transportation/ Medical $3,774 $3,774 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $39,236 $38,990 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $17,306 $17,306 Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,684 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $11,438 Personal/ Transportation/ Medical $3,774 $3,774 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $34,046 $33,790 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2020-2021 academic year. It is estimated for 28 credits per year and also includes an estimated $499 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 $10,424 (after COF)** Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,626 Personal/ Transportation/Medical $3,620 Loan Fees $82 Total $19,952 Nonresident with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Nonresident with Parent Tuition and Fees $22,496 Book/Supplies Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,626 Personal/ Transportation/Medical $3,620 Loan Fees $82 Total $32,024 These are Estimated figures based on a student who lives with parents or relatives during the 2020-2021 academic year. It is estimated for 28 credits per year and also includes an estimated $499 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 $17,306 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,626 Personal/ Transportation/Medical $3,620 Loan Fees $82 Total $26,834 These are Estimated figures based on a student who lives with parents or relatives during the 2020-2021 academic year. It is estimated for 28 credits per year and also includes an estimated $499 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 six 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 $4,380 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,626 Personal/Medical $1,868 Loan Fees $82 Total $12,156 Without Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Part-Time Extended Campus not with Parent Tuition and Fees $4,380 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $11,438 Personal/Medical $1,868 Loan Fees $82 Total $18,968 These are Estimated figures based on a student who lives with parents or relatives or off-campus during the 2020-2021 academic year. It is estimated for 12 credits per year. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary. Full-time estimates are $16,536 for those with parent and $23,348 for those not with parents. Again, actual costs may vary.
Undergraduate Estimated 2019-2020
- Full Time Undergraduate
This includes resident and nonresident students who are enrolled in 12 or more semester hours, and who live on or off-campus.
Resident
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $10,188(after COF)** $10,188 (after COF)** Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,204 (Tier II Housing) $11,204 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,518 $3,518 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $26,192 $26,192 Nonresident
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $22,260 $22,260 Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,204 (Tier II Housing) $11,204 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,518 $3,518 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $38,264 $38,264 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $17,070 $17,070 Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,204 (Tier II Housing) $11,204 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,518 $3,518 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $33,074 $33,074 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2019-2020 academic year. It also includes an estimated $334 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 12 or more semester hours, and who live with parent(s).
Resident with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Resident with Parent Tuition and Fees $10,188 (after COF)** Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,616 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,365 Loan Fees $82 Total $19,451 Nonresident with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Nonresident with Parent Tuition and Fees $22,260 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,616 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,365 Loan Fees $82 Total $31,523 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 2019-2020 academic year. It also includes an estimated $334.00 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 $17,070 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,616 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,365 Loan Fees $82 Total $26,333 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives with a parent or legal guardian and who commute 20 miles or less to the UNC campus during the 2019-2020 academic year. It also includes an estimated $334 for differential tuition and for various course fees. As these are averages, your actual costs may vary.
Graduate Estimated 2019-2020
- 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 $7,200 $12,530 Book Allowance $674 $674 Room/ Board $11,546 $11,546 Medical $2,430 $2,430 Personal $1,358 $1,358 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $25,402 $30,372 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2018-2019 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status.
- Part Time Graduate Commuter
This includes resident and nonresident students who are enrolled in 5 to 8 semester hours, and who live with parent or relative.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Resident Nonresident Tuition and Fees $7.410 $12,930 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $11,798 $11,798 Medical $2,620 $2,620 Personal $1,404 $1,404 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $25666 $31,186 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2017-2018 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status.
Graduate Estimated 2020-2021
- 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 $7,458 $12,978 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $11,438 $11,438 Insurance/Medical $3,020 $3,020 Personal $1,440 $1,440 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $25,790 $31,310 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives on or off-campus during the 2020-2021 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status. Full-time estimates are $32,360 for Resident and $42,296 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
Category Resident Nonresident Tuition and Fees $7,458 $12,978 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $4,626 $4,626 Insurance/Medical $3,020 $3,020 Personal $1,286 $1,286 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $18,824 $24,344 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 $7,458 $7,458 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $11,438 $4,626 Insurance/Medical $3,020 $3,020 Personal $1,440 $1,286 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $25,790 $18,824 These are estimated figures based on a student who lives with a parent, legal guardian or relative who commute to the UNC campus during the 2020-2021 academic year. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status.
