Tuition and Fees
Graduate Program Costs
Tuition for Daniels College of Business graduate programs is based on a cost per credit hour set by the University of Denver. Tuition is $916 per credit hour for the 2008-2009 academic year.*
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* Executive MBA includes all instructional material, textbooks, teambuilding sailing trip, international travel seminar and student fees, with the exception of a technology fee of about $40 per quarter.
Fee Details
Daniels Program Fee
Graduate students in the Daniels College of Business will be assessed a $950 program fee, assessed as an additional cost associated with BUS 4610 and BUS 4620, required of all full-time and evening graduate students. This program fee subsidizes preparatory and experiential learning components of the program, as well as costs associated with graduation and commencement activities.
International Integrative Experience Fee
IMBA students registered in IMBA 4500 will be assessed a course fee of approximately $2,500 to cover travel expenses. In addition, students will be responsible for international airfare and non-group meals. This is a required course fee for the IMBA program, in addition to the Daniels Program Fee.
Health Fee
A health fee of approximately $130 per quarter is assessed for graduate students unless a Graduate Student Health Fee Waiver Form is completed (this is an online form, accessable only after students deposit). Students not covered by this health fee may use the Student Health Center on a fee-for-service basis.
Student Health Insurance
All students attending the University of Denver are required to have health insurance. Students may participate in the Student Health Insurance program or use their own carrier. The 2008–2009 annual premium is approximately $2,220. A waiver form is required if the student has his/her own insurance carrier.
For additional information, visit DU Health Services.
Laptop Computer
All students are required to bring or purchase a laptop computer. The average cost of a laptop computer will be $2000 USD. Please plan your finances accordingly. Click here for laptop specifications, leasing and purchasing information.
Additional Fees
Additional fees may include the following:
- University Technology Services Fee – $4 per credit hour
- Graduate Program and Activity Fees – $40 per quarter
- This fee covers activities that enhance the educational experience of graduate students, including graduate student organizations, guest speakers, award events, graduation events, and welcoming events.
Note: Expenses for subsequent academic years may be higher due to tuition and cost of living increases. Tuition charges are the same for all students whether they are residents or non-residents of Colorado. The University of Denver reserves the right to make changes in tuition, additional program charges, and fees or refund policies without advance notice.
Other expenses
Expected living expense for one quarter is $3,594 in addition to the tuition and fees mentioned in the Fees section of this website. Daniels tuition and fees do not include clothing expenses, international or local travel, nor textbook costs ($600-$1700 yearly). Also, the estimates quoted above assume a moderate lifestyle in which students share living quarters and expenses with a roommate.
The academic year consists of three quarters or nine months. If you take classes in the summer, you will also be responsible for tuition and fees during the summer quarter. Please prepare your finances accordingly. If you choose to remain in Denver during the summer (three months), you will be responsible for your additional living expenses.
ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.