Cost | Applied Computer Science BS
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate program is determined by your residency. In-state students who have applied and authorized the College Opportunity Fund (COF) vouchers are only responsible for paying the student share for COF eligible hours. Learn more about how much the COF voucher is worth per credit hour on the College Opportunity Fund (COF) website.
2026-27 Academic Year Rates
Resident Undergraduate Tuition | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours | COF Voucher $116/hr | Total Tuition | Student Share (after COF) |
| 1 | $116 | $1,070 | $954 |
| 2 | $232 | $2,053 | $1,821 |
| 3 | $348 | $3,036 | $2,688 |
| 4 | $464 | $4,019 | $3,555 |
| 5 | $580 | $5,002 | $4,422 |
| 6 | $696 | $5,985 | $5,289 |
| 7 | $812 | $6,968 | $6,156 |
| 8 | $928 | $7,951 | $7,023 |
| 9 | $1,044 | $8,934 | $7,890 |
| 10 | $1,160 | $9,917 | $8,757 |
| 11 | $1,276 | $10,900 | $9,624 |
| 12 | $1,392 | $11,883 | $10,491 |
| 13 | $1,508 | $12,866 | $11,358 |
| 14 | $1,624 | $13,849 | $12,225 |
| 15 | $1,740 | $14,832 | $13,092 |
| 16 | $1,856 | $15,815 | $13,959 |
| 17 | $1,972 | $16,798 | $14,826 |
| 18 | $2,088 | $17,781 | $15,693 |
Non-Resident Undergraduate Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Credit Hours | Total Tuition |
| 1 | $1,078 |
| 2 | $2,069 |
| 3 | $3,060 |
| 4 | $4,051 |
| 5 | $5,042 |
| 6 | $6,033 |
| 7 | $7,024 |
| 8 | $8,015 |
| 9 | $9,006 |
| 10 | $9,997 |
| 11 | $10,988 |
| 12 | $11,979 |
| 13 | $12,970 |
| 14 | $13,961 |
| 15 | $14,952 |
| 16 | $15,943 |
| 17 | $16,934 |
| 18 | $17,925 |
Semester Fees
2026-2027 Academic Year (Fall-Summer)
| Immigration Compliance Fee (International Students Only) | $40 |
| New Student Fee - Domestic Graduate or Transfer (One-time charge) | $232 |
| New Student Fee - International Graduate or Transfer (One-time charge) | $500 |
The below tuition tables reflect the tuition rates for new and incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year. Please visit the Bursar's Office for complete tuition and fee costs for continuing students in the Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate program. Review the “Post-Baccalaureate” rate sheets for the semesters you are interested in.
Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The full cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance. View the full cost of attendance.
You are additionally responsible for:
- One-time New Student Fee:
- $232 – New Students and Transfers
- $500 – International Students
- Textbooks for courses and a computer that meets the recommended minimum computer standards.
* The Board of Regents reserves the right to change the tuition and fee rates at any time. The current tuition and fee structure is specific to students taking courses in the Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate degree program. Students enrolled in this degree program cannot take on-campus courses.
Financial Aid and Military Benefits
You may qualify for federal financial aid, other student loan programs and scholarships to cover your educational costs. You can learn about the options for tuition assistance on the CU Financial Aid website.
Note: Main campus courses in this program are eligible for the University of Colorado Employee Tuition Benefit Program. Visit the CU Employee Tuition Benefit website for more information.