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Undergraduates Living On Campus

  Per Semester Per Year
On-Campus Housing and Food $8,795 $17,590

This rate for housing and food is based on the average room rate for a CU Boulder residence hall and standard 19 meals-per-week dining plan plus an extra weekly food allowance. Your actual housing & food cost may be less depending on your selections. This amount is determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Higher Education and can be used for general planning purposes. You may also choose to participate in Living Learning Communities or Residential Academic Programs (RAPs) for an additional fee, if applicable. 

On-campus options (all include 19 meals per week):

  • Roommate(s) and community bath (standard double) $8,475
  • Individual space and community bath (standard single) $9,360
  • Roommate(s) and attached bath $9,360
  • Individual space and attached bath $9,627
  • Roommate(s) and apartment $9,627

Visit Housing and Dining to explore on-campus room options and on-campus apartment living.


Undergraduates Living Off Campus

  Per Semester Per Year
Off-Campus Housing & Food $7,735 $15,470

This amount is determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Education for federal financial aid and it can also be used for general planning purposes. Visit Off-Campus Housing for more information and resources.


Undergraduates Living with Parents

  Per Semester Per Year
Living With Parents $4,896 $9,792

This amount is determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Education for federal financial aid and it can also be used for general planning purposes. Visit Commuting Buffs for information on resources available to you.


Graduate Students Living Off Campus

  Per Semester Per Year
Off-Campus Housing and Food $8,523 $17,046

This amount is determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Education for federal financial aid and it can also be used for general planning purposes. Visit Graduate and Family Housing and Off-Campus Housing for more information and options.