College of Professional Studies Tuition and Aid
The College of Professional Studies offers one of the best educational values for working adults at a top-ranked university in the United States.
At a Glance
2024-2025 Academic Year Tuition
Program | Courses | Cost per Course | Tuition |
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Master’s | 12 | $3,336 | $40,032
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Graduate Certificate | 6 | $3,336 | $20,016 |
Specialized Certificate | 4 | $3,336 | $13,344 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 4 | $3,124 | $12,496 |
Bachelor’s | — | $3,124 | — |
Non-Degree Bachelor’s Course | — | $3,124 | $3,124 |
Non-degree Master’s/Certificate Course | — | $3,336 | $3,336 |
Master’s (degree and certificate) tuition is $834 per credit hour.
Bachelor’s completion tuition cost is $781 per credit hour. Nearly 100% of bachelor’s completion students receive a scholarship—contact us to learn how to save thousands of dollars on completing your degree!
Additional Fees
Tuition Deferral: $45 per quarter (non-refundable)
Technology Fee: $4/credit hour for each class taken for credit*
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab Fee: $50/class (online and on campus)*
Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) Fee: $75/class (online and on campus)**
*Applies to all classes
**Applies to classes as indicated in course listings
Federal Financial Aid
Steps to Apply
- Apply for admission to the College of Professional Studies
- Apply for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID if you don’t have one already. You’ll need an FSA ID to sign your FAFSA and complete loan documents
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Pell Eligibility
Pell grants are available only for a first bachelor’s degree for undergraduate students. Pell amounts vary based on a student’s eligibility level as determined by the FAFSA filing and based on enrollment levels including full academic year or other enrollment pattern and including differing amounts for less-than-half, half-time, three-quarters, and full-time enrollment in any term.
More information for undergraduate students, including Quick Links and FAQs. More information for graduate students, including Quick Links and FAQs. Have questions? Visit the Office of Financial Aid or PSC Student Services at PSCsupport@DU.edu or 303-871-2291.
Scholarships
The College of Professional Studies offers is proud to offer both institutional and donor-funded scholarships for new and continuing students based on academic merit, financial need, and other criteria. Scholarship applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are considered individually for eligibility. All students who apply for admission to the PSC Bachelor of Arts Completion Program are eligible for consideration.
We know that financing your college education can be a challenge, and we’re here to guide you through the process so you can focus on getting the most from your experience at the University of Denver. To apply for any PSC scholarship, Bachelor of Arts Completion Program students are encouraged to fill out the BACP Common Scholarship application in addition to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
BACP Completion Scholarship
Nearly 100% of bachelor’s completion students receive a scholarship—contact us to learn how to save thousands of dollars on completing your degree!
The Completion Scholarship is a partial tuition scholarship that helps students offset some of the expense of a college education. The scholarship covers tuition only (not fees, books, or materials) and will be applied after other funding such as tuition reimbursement. The scholarship does not cover repeated courses. The Completion Scholarship will follow students through graduation. No scholarship application required.
College Opportunity Fund (COF)
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) program provides a stipend for new and continuing in-state undergraduate students attending college in Colorado. COF is only available to eligible Colorado residents. In addition, eligible residents must be Pell eligible in order to receive COF funds. The award amount is $34.67 per quarter hour (subject to change based on academic year). Eligible students need to authorize the College Opportunity Fund stipend every quarter (unless lifetime authorization is selected).
BACP Upsilon Delta Scholarship
The College of Professional Studies is part of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a 60+ year national honor society that aims to recognize the achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. Join the College of Professional Studies chapter, Upsilon Delta, and improve your website, earn recognition of your achievements, and connect with other chapter members around the United States. No dues required.
- To become a member of Upsilon Delta you will need 45 credit hours of classes from the College of Professional Studies
- Have and maintain a GPA of 3.75
- Contact the College of Professional Studies Student Support at 303-871-2291 to learn more about applying for this scholarship
Scholarship Deadlines
Enrollment Term | Application Deadline |
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Winter 2025 | December 2, 2024 |
Spring 2025 | February 14, 2025 |
Fall 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
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AHIMA Foundation
ASIS International
Cappex
College Board
College Scholarships
Education Grant
Environmental Science Scholarships
FastWeb Scholarships
FinAid
Free-4U
Military/Veteran Tuition Benefits
First and foremost, thank you for your service! At the College of Professional Studies, we truly appreciate the sacrifices made by those who are currently serving and have served. Here we have gathered the resources that will be helpful to you in applying your military and veteran benefits to achieving your academic and professional goals.
The University of Denver’s degree programs are approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency. Active military and veterans planning to enroll at the College of Professional Studies are encouraged to determine benefit entitlement and eligibility by calling 1-888-GIBILL1. Then reach out to the University of Denver military and veteran support team to learn more about utilizing your military educational benefits.
Veteran education benefits and resources are outlined below:
Payment Options
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