Biological Sciences and Geographic Information Science Master's Programs
2020-2021 Cyber Security Program Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $730 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $21,075 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$5,840 |
$5,840 |
$5,840 |
$17,520 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$7,575 |
$5,925 |
$7,575 |
$21,075 |
*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.
Data Science Program
2020-2021 Data Science Program Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,068 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $29,187 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$8,544 |
$8,544 |
$8,544 |
$25,632 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$10,279 |
$8,629 |
$10,279 |
$29,187 |
*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.
All Other Programs
2020-2021 Costs for All Other Programs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,461 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $38,619 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$11,688 |
$11,688 |
$11,688 |
$35,064 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$13,423 |
$11,773 |
$13,423 |
$38,619 |
*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
Indirect Costs
These estimated costs are not billed by the University, and are determined by the Colorado Department of Education and Financial Aid. Your actual expenses and the costs that appear on your financial aid offer may be different.
Learn more about indirect costs.
Category |
Cost |
Books |
$1,000 |
Housing & Meals Based on living off campus. |
$15,984 |
Transportation e.g., gas, parking |
$1,506 |
Personal Expenses e.g., cell phone, clothes |
$1,440 |
Loan Fees* |
$200 |
Total |
$20,130 |
*A 1.059% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans. The loan fees listed above are the average for graduate students who borrowed these loans last year. Actual fees will depend on the amount you borrow (if any).