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.

2025-26 Academic Year Rates

Please visit the Bursar's Office for complete tuition and fee costs for the Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate program. Review the “Post-Baccalaureate” rate sheets for the semesters you are interested in.

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.

Resident Undergraduate Tuition

Credit HoursCOF Voucher $116/hrTotal TuitionStudent 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 HoursTotal 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 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.

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.

Cost

Non-Degree Tuition and Fees

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

2025-2026 Rate: $1,047 Per Credit Hour

2026-2027 Rate: $1,078 Per Credit Hour

  • No additional fees
  • Free application

  • Access to the full curriculum, provided prerequisites are met