Cost

Tuition for the Master of Arts in Strategic Design is determined by your residency, and is assessed in addition to any other tuition paid on campus.

Please be aware you may be responsible for other costs associated with the program, such as textbooks, course materials and incidental fees.

The following tuition costs are for students enrolling for the fall 2024 term. For additional information on program costs, visit the Bursar's Office website → 

In-state student
Term Credits In state Fees
Fall 2024 12 $13,920 $806.29
Spring 2025 15 $17,400 $806.29
Summer 2025 12 $13,392 $357.88
    $44,712 $1,970.46
Student fee*     $62
Total     $46,744.46

* One-time fee

Term Credits Out of state Fees
Fall 2024 12 $19,500 $806.29
Spring 2025 15 $24,375 $806.29
Summer 2025 12 $18,756 $357.88
    $62,631 $1,970.46
Student fee*     $62
Total     $64,663.46

* One-time fee

A word about cost of attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The full cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as on-campus housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance.
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