University of Denver

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Denver?

DU charges the same published undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $60,048, with $1,350 in required fees. Those charges are the starting point for a budget, not the full cost of attending.

Using figures reported for that same academic year, typical room and board charges totaled $18,593, and books and supplies were estimated at $1,000. Together with tuition and required fees, those items come to $80,991 before transportation, personal expenses, and any costs specific to a student or program. Students living off campus still need a housing and food budget, even if their bills are not paid to DU.

Grants can make the amount a family pays substantially different from the published price. In the 2024-25 income-group data, the average net price was $16,211 for families with annual income up to $48,000 and $47,222 for families above $110,000. These are averages after aid, not individual offers. DU reported that 99% of students in its financial-aid measure received aid and that undergraduate grant recipients received an average of $34,254; the average grant should not simply be subtracted from every student's bill.

Eligible students may receive federal or state grants, DU scholarships, loans, and military education benefits. The aid application and DU's scholarship rules determine which sources a student can use. Comparing personalized aid offers - and distinguishing grants from loans or wages - is more informative than comparing sticker prices alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Denver?

DU students can seek part-time employment, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid offer. Work-Study is an opportunity to earn wages through an approved job, not a grant automatically paid toward tuition; students generally must find a position and work the hours to receive pay.

Students should complete the required financial-aid application and review DU's student-employment postings for eligibility, hiring steps, and available positions. A job without Work-Study funding may also be an option. Applicants should compare expected hours with their course schedule, particularly on DU's quarter calendar.

DU's career services offer another, distinct form of support: individual and group career advising, résumé assistance, interview preparation, employer events, job-search resources, and alumni networking. These services can help with internships and longer-term planning, but an internship is not required of every DU student and career support is not a job offer.