Graduate School of Social Work

Western Colorado MSW and Four Corners MSW Program Costs

We do not automatically assume students in the Western Colorado or Four Corners MSW programs will take courses in the summer quarter, so you won't see those costs listed below. Eligibility for financial aid for the summer is limited; if you need aid for the summer term, you must complete a separate application in the spring.

• Estimated Costs for 2019-2020

  Direct Costs:

  These costs will appear on your University bill, and are based on the number of credits you take each quarter. For the 2019-20 academic year, tuition is $784 per credit; most students in these programs take 15 credits per term.

  Category	Fall 2019	Winter 2020	Spring 2020	Total
  Tuition (15 credits)	$11,760	$11,760	$11,760	$35,280
  Fees	$60	$60	$60	$180
  Health Insurance*	$1,625	---	$1,625	$3,250
  Budget Total	$13,445	$11,820	$13,445	$38,710

  *If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.

  
  Indirect Costs:

  To determine these estimated expenses, we research costs of living and use recommended guidelines published by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Your actual costs may be different.

  Category	Fall 2019	Winter 2020	Spring 2020	Total
  Books	$400	$400	$400	$1,200
  Housing & Meals	$3,933	$3,933	$3,933	$11,799
  Transportation	$555	$555	$555	$1,665
  Personal Expenses	$468	$468	$468	$1,404
  Loan Fees*	$69	$69	$68	$206
  Total	$5,425	$5,425	$5,424	$16,274

  *A 1.066% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans. The loan fees listed above are the average for graduate students who borrow these loans. Actual fees will depend on the amount borrowed.

  
  Total COA per quarter is $18,870. Total COA for the entire 2019-20 academic year (excluding summer) is $54,984.

• Estimated Costs for 2018-2019

  Direct Costs:

  These costs will appear on your University bill, and are based on the number of credits you take each quarter. For the 2018-19 academic year, tuition is $755 per credit; most students in these programs take 15 credits per term.

  Category	Fall 2018	Winter 2019	Spring 2019	Total
  Tuition (15 credits)	$11,325	$11,325	$11,325	$39,975
  Fees	$60	$60	$60	$180
  Health Insurance*	$1,488	---	$1,488	$2,976
  Budget Total	$12,873	$11,385	$12,873	$37,131

  *If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.

  
  Indirect Costs:

  To determine these estimated expenses, we research costs of living and use recommended guidelines published by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Your actual costs may be different.

  Category	Fall 2018	Winter 2019	Spring 2019	Total
  Books	$400	$400	$400	$1,200
  Housing & Meals	$3,852	$3,852	$3,852	$11,556
  Transportation	$555	$555	$555	$1,665
  Personal Expenses	$453	$453	$453	$1,359
  Loan Fees*	$72	$72	$72	$216
  Total	$5,332	$5,332	$5,332	$15,996

  *A 1.066% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans. The loan fees listed above are the average for graduate students who borrow these loans. Actual fees will depend on the amount borrowed.

  
  Total COA per quarter is $18,205. Total COA for the entire 2018-19 academic year (excluding summer) is $53,127.

[email protected] Online MSW Program Costs

• Estimated Costs for 2019-2020

  Direct Costs:

  These costs will appear on your University bill, and are based on the number of credits you take each quarter. For the 2019-20 academic year, tuition is $984 per credit; most students in the [email protected] program take 11 credits per term. The tables below represent your estimated costs per quarter.

  Category	Per Quarter
  Tuition (11 credits)	$10,824
  Fees	$44
  Budget Total	$10,868

  
  Indirect Costs:

  To determine these estimated expenses, we research the cost of living in the DU area and use recommended guidelines published by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Your actual costs may be different.

  Category	Per Quarter
  Books	$400
  Housing & Meals	$5,217
  Transportation	$555
  Personal Expenses	$468
  Loan Fees*	$69
  Total	$6,709

  *A 1.066% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans. The loan fees listed above are the average for graduate students who borrow these loans. Actual fees will depend on the amount borrowed.

  
  Total COA per quarter for the 2019-20 academic year is $17,577.

• Estimated Costs for 2018-2019

  Direct Costs:

  These costs will appear on your University bill, and are based on the number of credits you take each quarter. For the 2018-19 academic year, tuition is $947 per credit; most students in the [email protected] program take 11 credits per term. The tables below represent your estimated costs per quarter.

  Category	Per Quarter
  Tuition (11 credits)	$10,417
  Fees	$44
  Budget Total	$10,461

  
  Indirect Costs:

  To determine these estimated expenses, we research the cost of living in the DU area and use recommended guidelines published by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Your actual costs may be different.

  Category	Per Quarter
  Books	$400
  Housing & Meals	$5,016
  Transportation	$555
  Personal Expenses	$453
  Loan Fees*	$72
  Total	$6,496

  *A 1.066% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans. The loan fees listed above are the average for graduate students who borrow these loans. Actual fees will depend on the amount borrowed.

  
  Total COA per quarter for the 2018-19 academic year is $16,957.