| International tuition | $46,060 to $50,170 per year |
| Application fee | $70 |
| Living cost in United States, per month | $1,000 to $3,500 |
CU Boulder's 2026-27 nonresident undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees start at USD 46,058 a year at the base rate (Arts and Sciences and most majors) and rise through three higher tiers to USD 48,106 (Media, Communication, Design and Information), USD 49,798 (Engineering and Natural Sciences) and USD 50,166 (Business). A one-time USD 500 new student fee and a USD 40 per semester immigration compliance fee for international students are additional. CU Boulder's tuition guarantee holds a student's rate flat for up to four years.