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 (commuter/non-commuter, undergraduate/graduate, resident/nonresident, etc.).
Budgets include estimated figures for tuition and mandatory fees and estimated averages for room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal (miscellaneous) expenses. Remember; 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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- Undergraduate Estimated 2020-2021
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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 $10,644 (after COF)** $10,644 (after COF)** Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,685 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $11,428 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,554 $3,554 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $27,166 $26,908 Nonresident
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $22,716 $22,716 Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,685 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $11,428 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,554 $3,554 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $39,238 $38,980 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $17,526 $17,526 Book Allowance $1,200 $1,200 Living Allowance $11,685 (Tier III Housing & 14 meal plan) $11,428 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,554 $3,554 Loan Fees $82 $82 Total $34,048 $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 $10,644 (after COF)** Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,626 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,400 Loan Fees $82 Total $19,952 Nonresident with Parent
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Nonresident with Parent Tuition and Fees $22,716 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,626 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,400 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 $17,526 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,626 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,400 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.
- Graduate 2018-2019
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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.
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category Resident Nonresident Tuition and Fees $7,200 $12,530 Book Allowance $674 $674 Room/ Board $4,490 $4,490 Medical $2,430 $2,430 Personal $1,206 $1,206 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $17,834 $23,164 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 $7,200 $7,200 Book Allowance $674 $674 Room/ Board $11,546 $4,490 Medical $2,430 $2,430 Personal $1,358 $1,206 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $25,042 $17,834 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 2018-2019 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status.
- Undergraduate Estimated 2019-2020
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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 $21,876 $21,876 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 $37,880 $37,880 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
9-Month Expense Budgets
Category On-Campus Off-Campus Tuition and Fees $16,788 $16,788 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 $32,792 $32,792 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 $21,876 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,616 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,356 Loan Fees $82 Total $31,130 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 $16,788 Book Allowance $1,200 Living Allowance $4,616 Personal/ Transportation/ Insurance $3,365 Loan Fees $82 Total $26,051 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
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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 $7.410 $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.
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 $4,616 $4,616 Medical $2,620 $2,620 Personal $1,250 $1,250 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $18,330 $23,850 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 $7,410 $7,410 Book Allowance $600 $600 Room/ Board $11,798 $4,616 Medical $2,620 $2,620 Personal $1,404 $1,250 Transportation $1,664 $1,664 Loan Fees $170 $170 Total $25,666 $18,330 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 2017-2018 academic year. These are average costs. You should be aware that costs will vary by program and enrollment status.
