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.

2024 - 25 Academic Year Rates

Cost In-State Tuition*
**with Colorado Opportunity Fund		 Out-of-State or International Tuition*
Per Credit Up to $815** Up to $942
Full Program
(45 Credits Total)		 Up to $36,675** Up to $42,390
Visit the Bursar’s Office website for the most current and complete rates. 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: 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.

Non-Degree Tuition and Fees

All non-degree students, regardless of residency, will be charged a flat rate.

2023/2024 Rate: $906.00 Per Credit Hour

2024/2025 Rate: $942.00 Per Credit Hour

  • No additional fees
  • Free application
  • Access to the full curriculum, provided prerequisites are met
    *See Course List for list of courses and prerequisites