University of Colorado Denver

Tuition: New tuition rate are established each spring and normally go into effect with fall semester. Many employers offer a tuition reimbursement benefit that can be applied to the costs of professional education programs. Tax benefits (life long learning credit) may also apply.

Fees and Other Costs

• Technology Fee: charged per online course each semester.
• Academic Support Services Fee: supports online library resources, online instruction, and the online student information and records system. The academic support services fee is charged once per semester, regardless of the number of classes for which you are registered.
• Rotation Fee: charged for each advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) or rotation in which you enroll, in addition to five credit hours of tuition.
• Credit-by-Challenge Fee: assessed per challenge portfolio. Please anticipate continued substantial escalation in these fees over the next 2-3 years.
• Background Check Fee: for new students (one-time occurrence).
• Matriculation Fee: for first-time students at the University of Colorado; covers expenses associated with the provision of records-related services for the lifetime of each student.

Other costs: Textbook requirements are determined by individual instructors, but are limited, since much of the required instructional material will be provided online. Textbooks may be ordered online through the University of Colorado Bookstore. You may incur additional costs related to the purchase of computer equipment, software, a printer, printer cartridges and paper, and Internet connectivity.

Important Notes

PLEASE NOTE: You will not receive a paper bill for tuition and fees. You must check your account balance online in the Web Registration System. You can view your account statement by logging on to Office of the Registrar and selecting “Student Web Portals” from the link below “How Can I…”

Tuition payments should be submitted directly to the Bursar’s Office.

All tuition and fees are due within 30 days of the first day of class. The University of Colorado assesses a 1% per month service penalty on any unpaid account balance. Service charges will not be applied to accounts with whom the Bursar's Office has a contractual agreement, such as active military, or for accounts supported by payments from a University of Colorado department. Please note the 30-day limit on your calendar. Tuition is considered due despite address mix-ups, delayed mailings across Canada-U.S. border or other mailing difficulties.

Please note that you will not be able to register for subsequent semesters unless your bill from previous semesters has been paid in full. You can check your balance online anytime. Once your payment is received and processed, an official statement of payment will be available online for use with taxes or for employee reimbursement programs.

Refunds

Refunds: If you drop a class within the guidelines specified below, an adjusted bill for tuition will be calculated and updated online. Any refunds due will be processed automatically by the Bursar's office. Note that university policies require a substantial financial penalty if you drop any of your enrolled courses after the drop/add date.

Withdrawal from courses after the drop/add date is addressed by the NTPD withdrawal policy. In some situations, such as medical emergencies or bereavement, courses may be retaken without repayment of full tuition. A retake fee applies. Please consult the NTPD office.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Refer to the Scholarships and Financial Aid page to learn more about these opportunities.