Tuition and Fees

Tuition Deposit

New undergraduate students must submit a nonrefundable deposit, payable through the Office of Admission, by May 1. The deposit is applied to the first quarter’s tuition. The deposit does not apply to College of Professional Studies undergraduate students. 

Tuition Charges

Tuition for traditional undergraduate programs during the regular academic year (fall, winter and spring quarters) is charged at a “flat rate” for students carrying 12-18 quarter hours. Students registering for more than 18 quarter hours, including courses for no credit, are charged an hourly rate per quarter hour over 18. Other academic programs, such as those through the College of Professional Studies, are charged an hourly rate which can vary depending on program. The "flat rate" does not apply to these programs. Tuition rates are the same for Colorado residents and nonresidents. The University reserves the right to make changes in tuition charges and refund policies without advance notice. Tuition and fees are due and payable on the 22nd of the month prior to the first day of the term. If registration activity occurs after the due date, tuition and fees are due and payable on the 22nd of the month following the registration activity. Information regarding payment methods and options can be found on our website.

Student Fees

In addition to your base tuition, you'll see different fees assessed on your student account, including the Technology Fee, Activity Fee, Transportation Fee, Health & Counseling Fee, and other course or program-specific fees. Optional charges, including room & board and parking permits are also assessed to your student account. Mandatory Fees include:

Technology Fee: In order to enhance opportunities for students' use of technology in and out of the classroom, and to provide multiple modalities of student learning, a Technology Fee is charged each term to all students. This fee is charged per credit hour taken.

Activity Fee: The Activity Fee is charged to most students (excluding graduate students enrolled in online programs). This fee is charged as a flat-rate per term, and supports student organizations, campus activities, certain events, and other general student-related services and resources.

Transportation Fee: The University of Denver encourages students, employees, and visitors to use public transit to travel to and from campus. The Technology Fee is charged to most students (excluding students enrolled in online programs). This fee is charged as a flat-rate per term. Through this fee, all eligible University of Denver students receive unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains through the RTD CollegePass program. It's an easy, sustainable, and cost-effective way to get around the Denver metro area—including to and from the airport.

Health & Counseling Fee: The Health & Counseling Fee is charged to most students (excluding students enrolled in online programs). This fee is charged as a flat rate per term, and supports health and wellness initiatives and resources provided by the Health & Counseling Center (HCC). It can also help reduce the cost of medical and counseling services provided at the HCC. Students in eligible graduate programs may have the opportunity to waive a portion of the Health & Counseling Fee through the HCC.

Late Payment Fee

Registered students for a given term who have not paid or made appropriate arrangements to pay their tuition by the due date may be assessed a late payment fee. Every 30 days thereafter an additional late payment fee will be assessed until the account is paid in full.

Student Financial Liability

It is the student’s responsibility to abide by the University’s payment and refund policies. Students are required to acknowledge their financial responsibility and understanding of the University's payment and refund policies prior to registration by completing the Billing Agreement, annually.

If, after completing the registration process, the student does not withdraw from registration by the last day for 100% refund for dropped classes date published on the Academic Calendar on the Office of the Registrar’s website, the student agrees to pay the total amount of tuition and other charges set forth. The student understands that if any payment is not made when due, or if the student withdraws, or is required to withdraw, from the University for any reason, then all remaining tuition and other charges are immediately due and payable. All amounts not paid when due may begin to accrue monthly late fees. In addition, the student agrees to pay all collection costs and amounts. If the student has any overdue charges outstanding, the University may recover those overdue amounts by reducing any payments owed by the University to the student.

Students are not removed from classes based only upon non-payment. Students who do not officially withdraw from classes and do not attend have “F” grades assigned and may owe tuition and charges as specified above.

Students with a past due balance for a given term are not allowed to enroll in classes for any subsequent term. Grades and other attendance certifications are withheld and a financial hold placed on the account until payment is received.