University of Colorado Boulder Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $30,180 Out-of-state: $54,314 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $12,086 Out-of-state: $36,220 |
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Room and Board
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$14,000 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,800 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,294 |
| Payment Plans | Deferred payment |
University of Colorado Boulder Applying For Financial Aid
| financialaid@colorado.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001370 |
Free |
University of Colorado Boulder Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 4,955 (77.8%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,471 (49.9%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,412 (97.6%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,112 (46.1%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 82% |
| Average Award | $16,237 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 1,879 (77.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,465 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 2,065 (85.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,563 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 135 (5.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 2,125 (33.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,893 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 12,537 (49.0%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 9,046 (72.2%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 8,736 (96.6%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 3,570 (40.9%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 81% |
| Average Award | $16,838 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 6,844 (78.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,026 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 7,703 (88.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,776 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 311 (3.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 6,869 (26.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,205 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
43% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$27,405 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
18.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
3.0% |
University of Colorado Boulder Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Private loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Community Service, Leadership |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
First-Generation College Students, Local/State Students |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$1,768 |