Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science
Cost of Attendance
Below, you'll see estimated costs for students in Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science programs.
We do not automatically assume students in the Ritchie School 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.
Learn more about direct vs. indirect costs.
Cost of Attendance Overview
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 $1,426 per credit. Many students in the Ritchie School take 8 credits per term, but your actual enrollment may be different.
| Category | Fall 2019 | Winter 2020 | Spring 2020 | Total |
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| Tuition (8 credits) | $11,408 | $11,408 | $11,408 | $34,224 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,488 | --- | $1,488 | $2,976 |
| Budget Total | $12,981 | $11,493 | $12,981 | $37,455 |
*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. The figures above are an estimate—rates for 2019-2020 will be announced in March.
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 | Fall 2019 | Winter 2020 | Spring 2020 | Total |
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| Books | $400 | $400 | $400 | $1,200 |
| Housing & Meals | $5,217 | $5,217 | $5,217 | $15,651 |
| Transportation | $502 | $502 | $502 | $1,506 |
| Personal Expenses | $468 | $468 | $468 | $1,404 |
| Loan Fees* | $69 | $69 | $68 | $206 |
| Total | $6,656 | $6,656 | $6,655 | $19,967 |
*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 $19,637. Total COA for the entire 2019-20 academic year (excluding summer) is $57,422.
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 $1,372 per credit. Many students in the Ritchie School take 8 credits per term, but your actual enrollment may be different.
| Category | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 | Total |
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| Tuition (8 credits) | $10,976 | $10,976 | $10,976 | $32,928 |
| Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $255 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,488 | --- | $1,488 | $2,976 |
| Budget Total | $12,549 | $11,061 | $12,549 | $36,159 |
*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 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 | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $400 | $400 | $400 | $1,200 |
| Housing & Meals | $5,016 | $5,016 | $5,016 | $15,048 |
| Transportation | $502 | $502 | $502 | $1,506 |
| Personal Expenses | $453 | $453 | $453 | $1,359 |
| Loan Fees* | $72 | $72 | $72 | $216 |
| Total | $6,443 | $6,443 | $6,443 | $19,329 |
*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 $18,992. Total COA for the 2018-19 academic year (excluding summer) is $55,488.
Contact
Financial Aid
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[email protected]
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303-871-2341
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www.du.edu/financialaid
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