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Certificates | Tuition & Fees
Find tuition and fee information for Certificate students.
Standalone Professional Certificate Tuition
Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Tuition Rates
| Certificate Program | In-State (per credit) | Out-of-State (per credit) |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Shakespeare Certificate | $665 | $665 |
| Architectural Lighting | $750 | $750 |
| Arts Administration Certificate | $761 | $2,018 |
| Arts & Sciences Professional Certificates* | $761 | $2,018 |
| Business Professional Certificates* | $1,186 | $1,662 |
| Earth Data Analytics Certificate | $1,293 | $1,662 |
| Engineering Professional Certificates* | $1,293 | $1,662 |
| Interdisciplinary Professional Certificates | $761 | $2,018 |
| Outdoor Recreation Economy Certificates** | See CU Boulder Online | |
| Teacher Leadership Certificates** | See CU Boulder Online | |
Fall 2026 Tuition Rates
| Certificate Program | In-State (per credit) | Out-of-State (per credit) |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Shakespeare Certificate | $685 | $685 |
| Architectural Lighting | $775 | $775 |
| Arts Administration Certificate | TBD | TBD |
| Arts & Sciences Professional Certificates* | $791 | $2,098 |
| Business Professional Certificates* | $1,232 | $1,727 |
| Earth Data Analytics Certificate | $1,293 | $1,662 |
| Engineering Professional Certificates* | $1,343 | $1,727 |
| Interdisciplinary Professional Certificates | $791 | $2,098 |
| Outdoor Recreation Economy Certificates** | See CU Boulder Online | |
| Teacher Leadership Certificates** | See CU Boulder Online | |
The Board of Regents reserves the right to change the tuition and fee rates at any time.
Fee Assessment
*Certificate students enrolled in main campus in-person classes are assessed full mandatory fees per the campus fee schedule. These fees give students access to the RTD bus system and other campus services.
**Check the certificate program website (Outdoor Recreation Economy or Teacher Leadership) for information on student fees.
Fees Waiver
Non-degree and standalone certificate students may be able to waive all student fees. If you are not utilizing resources such as the Rec Center, you may complete the online fee waiver form.
Instructions for Fees Waiver
- Pay your bill by the published due date excluding the student activity fee.
- Complete and submit the online fee waiver form by the deadline for the appropriate term.
- Summer 2026 deadline: July 24, 2026
- Fall 2026 deadline: September 25, 2026
- Within one week of submitting your petition, login to Buff Portal to verify your account balance.
You will receive an email confirmation when your form has been successfully submitted, and another when your waiver has been processed.
Contact Continuing Education with questions by calling 303-492-2212.