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.

 

On-Campus Program Costs

We do not automatically assume students in on-campus 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 2019-20:

Total COA per quarter is $19,724. Total COA for the entire 2019-20 academic year (excluding summer) is $57,596.

• 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
  Tuition (8 credits)	$11,408	$11,408	$11,408	$34,224
  Fees	$85	$85	$85	$255
  Health Insurance*	$1,575	---	$1,575	$3,150
  Budget Total	$13,068	$11,493	$13,068	$37,629

  *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 2019	Winter 2020	Spring 2020	Total
  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.

 

Online Master's in Data Science Program

• 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 $1,042 per credit; most students in the [email protected] program take 8 credits per term. The tables below represent your estimated costs per quarter.

  Category	Per Quarter
  Tuition (8 credits)	$8,336
  Fees	$32
  Budget Total	$8,368

  
  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	$502
  Personal Expenses	$468
  Loan Fees*	$69
  Total	$6,656

  *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 $15,024.