Cost & Financial Aid

Committed to affordable, quality education

At UCCS, we are dedicated to maintaining affordable tuition costs, allowing every student to pursue their academic ambitions. Our in-state tuition rates are among the lowest in Colorado.

Tuition Calculator

Calculate your estimated, or full UCCS degree, cost.

We provide easy-to-understand estimates to help in your college search, but we also have calculators to help you figure out the full cost of your education at UCCS.

Financial Aid Options

Need-based grants, work-study opportunities and more.

Our office of Financial Aid is ready to help you apply for aid to help defray the costs of a college degree. They do this through grants, loans, scholarships and more.

Scholarships

Opportunities to help lower your costs even further.

Between private and institutional scholarships, students at UCCS receive more than $10 million each year in this form of aid. It’s our goal to help you be selected for scholarships; both private and institutional.

Student Employment Opportunities

UCCS employs 1,800+ students in part-time positions.
By working on campus, students can prioritize their degree while also gaining real-world skills and earning money.

Learn More about Student Employment