Tuition and fees listed on this page are applicable to the MS and PhD students in the following graduate programs:
Tuition and fees at the university have been established by the Board of Regents, the governing body of the University of Colorado, and is subject to change any time.
Tuition Rates - 2012-2013 Academic Year
| Program |
Resident Tuition |
Non-Resident Tuition |
|---|
| Biostatistics Ph.D/Epidemiology Ph.D/Health Services Research Ph.D |
$399 per credit hour |
$1,012 per credit hour |
| Biostatistics MS / Epidemiology MS |
$410 per credit hour |
$1,152 per credit hour |
Public Health - MPH, Certificate, and Non-Degree
Doctor of Public Health - DrPH |
$639 per credit hour
$399 per credit hour |
$1,152 per credit hour
$1,012 per credit hour |
Tuition for Courses Taken for No Credit
Tuition for courses taken for no credit (NC) is the same as for courses taken for credit.
Fractional Credit
Fractional credit is regarded as 1 hour in assessing tuition and fee charges.
Campuswide Fees
| Campus Wide Fees |
2012-2013 Rates |
Per Year |
Comments |
|---|
| Per Term |
|---|
| Activity Fee |
|
$20.00 |
Activity Fee - This fee is used to support the activities of the Student Senate and the student's home school student governance organization. |
| * Health Insurance Fees (12 months of coverage): |
Health Insurance Fee - This fee pays for a comprehensive insurance plan covering student injury and illness. It is mandatory for any student taking at least 5 credit hours in a term. Students carrying their own insurance may request that this fee be waived. |
| Health Insurance Plan |
|
$3,460.00 |
| Option: High Deductible Insurance Plan |
|
$2,688.00 |
| Dental Plan (voluntary) |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
| Academic Support Services Fee |
$75.00 |
|
Academic Support Services Fee - This campus-wide fee supports the library (67%), the registrar's office (26%), and educational support services (7%), to cover costs associated with instructional and other academic services. This fee was approved by students in spring 2005. |
| AMC RTD College Pass Program(Click here for waiver information.) |
$48.35 |
|
AMC RTD College Pass Program - This student activity fee, approved by a student election in fall 2008 and required of all degree-seeking students at the Anschutz Medical Campus, supports the RTD College Pass Program. The fee covers the payments due to RTD and the cost of providing term decals and student badges. |
* Health Insurance is mandatory and all degree students enrolled in at least 5 credit hours will be billed for coverage with the Anschutz Medical Campus health plan. A student may waive health insurance if the student's comparable private plan meets waiver requirements. Contact Student Health Services for more information.
Other Charges
| Charge Description |
2012-2013 Rates |
|---|
| Amount |
Frequency |
|---|
Matriculation
Revenues from this fee are used to provide registration and records services (including transcripts) to students and alumni. The fee also covers the cost of student ID badges. |
$140.00 |
One-time |
Deferred Payment Plan Charge
Students who choose to take advantage of the Deferred Payment Plan are subject to a $35 charge for electing this option. |
$35.00 |
Each semester when signing up for the payment plan |
Service Charge
Students who do not pay their University bill by the payment due date indicated on their electronic billing statement (e-bill) are subject to a service charge each month on the past due portion of their account balance. |
1.75% of past due balance |
Monthly |
Returned Check Charge
Students who submit invalid bank items (checks, e-checks, etc.) to CU Denver are subject to a returned check charge. This includes but is not limited to items returned for insufficient funds, stopped payments, and invalid account numbers. |
$20.00 |
Each time a bank item is returned. |
Late Registration Penalty
A late registration penalty will be charged to students who are authorized to register after their regular registration period (this includes Candidate for Degree and Doctoral Thesis registrations). The registration penalty is separate and distinct from any penalty that may be assessed for late payment of tuition and fees. |
$60.00 |
Each semester that a student registers for courses after their regular registration period. |
Tuition and fees at the university have been established by the Board of Regents, the governing body of the University of Colorado, and is subject to change any time.
Tuition Rates - 2012-2013 Academic Year
| Program |
Resident Tuition |
Non-Resident Tuition |
|---|
| Biostatistics Ph.D/Epidemiology Ph.D/Health Services Research Ph.D |
$399 per credit hour |
$1,012 per credit hour |
| Biostatistics MS / Epidemiology MS |
$410 per credit hour |
$1,152 per credit hour |
Public Health - MPH, Certificate, and Non-Degree
Doctor of Public Health - DrPH |
$639 per credit hour
$399 per credit hour |
$1,152 per credit hour
$1,012 per credit hour |
Tuition for Courses Taken for No Credit
Tuition for courses taken for no credit (NC) is the same as for courses taken for credit.
Fractional Credit
Fractional credit is regarded as 1 hour in assessing tuition and fee charges.
Campuswide Fees
| Campus Wide Fees |
2012-2013 Rates |
Per Year |
Comments |
|---|
| Per Term |
|---|
| Activity Fee |
|
$20.00 |
Activity Fee - This fee is used to support the activities of the Student Senate and the student's home school student governance organization. |
| * Health Insurance Fees (12 months of coverage): |
Health Insurance Fee - This fee pays for a comprehensive insurance plan covering student injury and illness. It is mandatory for any student taking at least 5 credit hours in a term. Students carrying their own insurance may request that this fee be waived. |
| Health Insurance Plan |
|
$3,460.00 |
| Option: High Deductible Insurance Plan |
|
$2,688.00 |
| Dental Plan (voluntary) |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
| Academic Support Services Fee |
$75.00 |
|
Academic Support Services Fee - This campus-wide fee supports the library (67%), the registrar's office (26%), and educational support services (7%), to cover costs associated with instructional and other academic services. This fee was approved by students in spring 2005. |
| AMC RTD College Pass Program(Click here for waiver information.) |
$48.35 |
|
AMC RTD College Pass Program - This student activity fee, approved by a student election in fall 2008 and required of all degree-seeking students at the Anschutz Medical Campus, supports the RTD College Pass Program. The fee covers the payments due to RTD and the cost of providing term decals and student badges. |
* Health Insurance is mandatory and all degree students enrolled in at least 5 credit hours will be billed for coverage with the Anschutz Medical Campus health plan. A student may waive health insurance if the student's comparable private plan meets waiver requirements. Contact Student Health Services for more information.
Other Charges
| Charge Description |
2012-2013 Rates |
|---|
| Amount |
Frequency |
|---|
Matriculation
Revenues from this fee are used to provide registration and records services (including transcripts) to students and alumni. The fee also covers the cost of student ID badges. |
$140.00 |
One-time |
Deferred Payment Plan Charge
Students who choose to take advantage of the Deferred Payment Plan are subject to a $35 charge for electing this option. |
$35.00 |
Each semester when signing up for the payment plan |
Service Charge
Students who do not pay their University bill by the payment due date indicated on their electronic billing statement (e-bill) are subject to a service charge each month on the past due portion of their account balance. |
1.75% of past due balance |
Monthly |
Returned Check Charge
Students who submit invalid bank items (checks, e-checks, etc.) to CU Denver are subject to a returned check charge. This includes but is not limited to items returned for insufficient funds, stopped payments, and invalid account numbers. |
$20.00 |
Each time a bank item is returned. |
Late Registration Penalty
A late registration penalty will be charged to students who are authorized to register after their regular registration period (this includes Candidate for Degree and Doctoral Thesis registrations). The registration penalty is separate and distinct from any penalty that may be assessed for late payment of tuition and fees. |
$60.00 |
Each semester that a student registers for courses after their regular registration period. |