Tuition and fees at the university have been established by the Board of Regents, the governing body of the University of Colorado, and are subject to change any time.
Mandatory Auraria Campus Student Fees
| Fees |
Effective Fall 2011
2011-2012 Rates |
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| Per Term |
Per Credit Hour |
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Auraria Bond (AHEC Bond)
Assessed to retire the construction bonds for facilities on the Auraria Campus including the Tivoli Student Union, Auraria Early Learning Center, and The Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Facilities on the Auraria Campus. |
$60.00 |
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Auraria Energy Renewal
Provides funding for an Auraria Sustainable Campus Program including increasing the current renewable energy program, increasing overall energy efficiency of campus buildings, increasing current recycling and integrated waste management programs, reducing per capita water use on campus, and supporting the marketing of efforts made in these areas to the campus population through educational programs. This fee was approved by student vote and will expire Spring 2016. |
$5.00 |
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Auraria RTD College Pass Program (http://www.rtd-denver.com/CollegePass.shtml)
The Auraria Student RTD College Pass provides unlimited RTD bus for Local, Limited, Express or Regional service as well as light rail service in all fare zones. The fee also provides a $5 discount on all SkyRide routes to Denver International Airport. It is not valid for special services such as, but not limited to, the BroncosRide, RockiesRide, Access-A-Ride, and Guaranteed Ride Home programs. Students must get and display a valid term decal on their ID badge for RTD inspection. This fee was approved by student vote. |
$70.00 |
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Auraria Student Health Center
Provides funding for an accessible outpatient, direct-care service is devoted to meeting student health care needs. Health education and counseling are available, as well as treatment and referral for medical problems. The Student Health Center is available to all students on the Auraria Campus and is administered by Metropolitan State College of Denver. The payment of this fee does not cover the Denver Campus Student Health Insurance Plan. This fee was approved by student government. |
$24.00 |
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Auraria Student Recreation
Provides funding for the recreational facilities and programs in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Building, as well as the campus playing fields and club sport programs. This fee supports an Auraria Campus program and was approved by student government. |
$5.75 |
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Phoenix Center
Assists in funding the Phoenix Center, a free and confidential campus-based victim services and education program for sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. This fee was approved by student vote and will expire Spring 2016. |
$2.00 |
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Mandatory Denver Campus Student Fees
| Fees |
Effective Fall 2011
2011-2012 Rates |
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| Per Term |
Per Credit Hour |
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Cultural Events
Provides funding for the Denver Campus College of Arts and Media to provide cultural and arts performances and to allow for reduced admission rates for students to attend theatrical and other cultural events. This fee was approved by student government. |
$4.00 |
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Information Technology
Provides funding for acquisition of technology to support student computing laboratories including computers, printers and networking infrastructure. |
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$8.00 |
Student Activity
Provides funding for student government, student clubs, and student government sponsored events. This fee was approved by student government. |
$18.45 |
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Student Information System (SIS)
Provides funding for maintenance of the student information system (ISIS) used to support such functions as admission and application processing, course registration and grade reporting, degree audit and graduation checkout, awarding of financial aid, payment of tuition and fees and production of transcripts. |
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$2.00 |
Student Newspaper
Provides funding for the Denver Campus student newspaper. Available online at: The Advocate. This fee was approved by student government. |
$4.20 |
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Student Services
Provides funds for programs serving students such as the Academic Success and Advising Center, Career Center, Community Standards and Wellness, Disability Resource Services, Educational Opportunity Programs, Experiential Learning Center, GLBT Student Services, Learning Resource Center, Office of Student Life, Student Orientation and Convocation, Scholarship Resource Office, Student Advocacy Center, Student and Community Counseling Center, Veteran Student Services, and the Women’s Resource Center. This fee was approved by student government. |
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$7.98 |
Other Fees
| Fees |
Effective Fall 2011
2011-2012 Rates |
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| Per Term |
Per Credit Hour |
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Candidate for Degree
Equal to one credit hour of resident tuition and is required for all graduate students who are not registered during the term that they are taking comprehensive examinations. Students must register as "candidate for degree" and pay for one hour of corresponding resident tuition plus the Student Information System and the Information Technology fees. |
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International Student
Provides funding for services provided to international students, programs and events sponsored by the Office of International Affairs. Permanent Residents are excused from the fee. |
$100.00
International Students Only |
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International Student Health Insurance
The University of Colorado Denver Campus has a mandatory health insurance plan for all international students in the non-immigrant visa categories of F-1 and J-1. Published insurance rates are only estimates, but the actual amount will not exceed what is listed in this table. |
$612.36 (Fall 2011 only) |
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Instructional & Course Fees
Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Maymester 2012, Summer 2012 Academic Terms
Online Courses
- A $100 course fee is assessed for each online course taken.
- A $50 course fee is assessed for each online lab taken.
- A $50 course fee is assessed for each hybrid course taken.
| Instructional Program Fees |
Effective Fall 2011
2011-2012 Rates |
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| Per Term |
Per Credit Hour |
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College of Architecture and Planning
All students registered for one or more Architecture and Planning courses are required to pay a per credit hour instructional program fee for computer, studio, and photography equipment and materials. |
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$34.65 to a maximum of $311.85 |
College of Arts and Media (CAM)
All students registered for one or more Arts and Media courses are required to pay an instructional program fee for laboratories, studios and technologies. |
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CAM Majors |
$299.00 |
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Non-CAM Majors |
$67.00 |
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The Business School
All students registered for one or more Business courses are required to pay an instructional program fee for computer lab equipment, instructional materials and technical assistance. |
$105.00 |
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Additional Business School Fee for Graduate Courses |
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$10.00 |
School of Education & Human Development (SEHD)
All students registered for one or more Education courses are required to pay an instructional program fee for technology support, test protocols, and assessment instruments. |
$18.00 |
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School of Education Instructional Program Assessment Fee |
$40.00 |
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College of Engineering & Applied Science
All students registered for one or more Engineering courses are required to pay an instructional program fee for laboratory facility, equipment, and technical assistance. |
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$50.00 |
All students registered for BIOE 5030 or BIOE 5031 are required to pay a course fee which funds the use of Anschutz Medical Campus laboratory equipment for students to study human anatomy. Course expenses include the use of available imaging equipment, technical support, a virtual cadaver component, and imaging-related supplies. |
$400.00 |
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
All students registered for one or more Liberal Arts and Sciences courses are required to pay an instructional program fee for equipment, technology, materials and technical support. |
$125.00 |
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School of Public Affairs
All students registered for one or more SPA course are required to pay an instructional program fee for computer lab support, instructional technology and support, diagnostic assessment and portfolio development, and course materials. |
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Undergraduate Courses |
$106.00 |
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Graduate Courses |
$89.70 per course to a maximum of $269.10 per semester |
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Other Charges
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| Charge Description |
Effective Fall 2011
2011-2012 Rates |
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| Amount |
Frequency |
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Matriculation
A one-time non-refundable charge required of all new students (including transfer students) at the time of their first registration as a degree-seeking student. This fee covers the costs of official transcripts for life, new student orientation, graduation, immunization compliance, and student ID card. |
$131.32 |
One-time |
Course Drop Charge
Beginning the second Tuesday of the semester until census date a drop charge will be assessed each time a student drops a course. If a student withdraws (therefore dropping all classes), a drop charge will be assessed for each course. Students should consult the official Academic Calendar for specific drop deadlines each semester. |
$100.00 |
Per course dropped after deadline |
Registration Advance Deposit
All CU Denver students taking classes through the Denver campus are required to make a registration advance payment of $200.00 before they may register for classes each semester. The ONLY two exceptions to this requirement are students whose FAFSA has been received by the Office of Financial Aid, or students who have not been admitted to an academic program at UCD and are only taking Extended Studies courses. Please see the Billing and Enrollment Policy for complete details. |
$200.00 |
Prior to course registration each semester |
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. |
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