University of Denver (DU) Courses and Fees 2026

University of Denver fees for Indian postgraduate students range from $30,924 (INR 29.54 Lakhs) to $92,100 (INR 87.96 Lakhs). Undergraduate (UG) tuition is $63,720 (INR 60.86 Lakhs) for traditional full-time study. The Master of Science (MS) in Business Analytics costs $72,500 (INR 69.24 Lakhs).

The University of Denver (DU) estimates a UG on-campus academic-year living and study allowance of $22,224 (INR 21.23 Lakhs). First-year UG students typically live on campus for two years, so room-and-board plans shape cash flow. Graduate apartments publish quarterly room charges from $3,663 (INR 3.50 Lakhs) to $4,509 (INR 4.31 Lakhs).

• UG merit scholarships range from $15,000 (INR 14.33 Lakhs) to $40,000 (INR 38.20 Lakhs) per year.
• Graduate applicants pay a $50 (INR 4,776) international credential evaluation fee.
• The first-year UG enrollment deposit is $500 (INR 47,755).

For a postgraduate (PG) MS Business Analytics budget, Year 1 totals about $107,192 (INR 1.02 Crore) before aid. A UG Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics first-year budget is about $94,530 (INR 90.29 Lakhs) before merit aid. Fall 2027 totals should be recalculated when DU publishes its next rate sheet.

Exchange rate used: 1 USD = 95.51 INR (September 2026).

Admission next step: Match fee timing with DU deadlines on University of Denver admissions.

University of Denver Tuition Fees by Programme

University of Denver tuition fees range from $30,924 (INR 29.54 Lakhs) to $92,100 (INR 87.96 Lakhs). The fee structure changes by school because Daniels, Ritchie, and Korbel price programmes differently.

University of Denver Postgraduate Fees: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027

University of Denver fees for postgraduate students can range from $30,924 (INR 29.54 Lakhs) to $92,100 (INR 87.96 Lakhs) depending on the program and duration. The fees charged as per course and duration can be found in the table below.

University of Denver Undergraduate Fees: Fall 2027

University of Denver fees for the undergraduate programs is $63,720 (INR 60.86 Lakhs) for traditional full-time study across three quarters. DU uses one flat tuition rate for 12 to 18 credits per quarter. Tuition is annual for traditional full-time UG enrolment across fall, winter, and spring quarters.

The full-course comparison uses unchanged current rates. It is not a forecast of future DU tuition.

• The 12 to 18-credit flat rate protects students within that quarterly course load.
• Credits above 18 are billed at $1,770 (INR 1.69 Lakhs) per credit.
• Traditional UG rows share tuition because DU prices them through one undergraduate band.
• Merit aid can reduce UG tuition by $15,000 (INR 14.33 Lakhs) to $40,000 (INR 38.20 Lakhs).

University of Denver Fee Trend by Year

University of Denver UG tuition rose 3.03% from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027. The trend gives a buffer for Fall 2027 planning until the next rate sheet appears.

Cost of Living in Denver for Indian Students

Denver living expenses for a DU graduate budget are about $2,373 (INR 2.27 Lakhs) per month. On-campus means DU-owned housing on or near campus. Off-campus means private leases outside DU billing.

Source: DU graduate cost of attendance and DU housing rates.

• UG first-year and second-year students must live on campus and keep a meal plan.
• First-year halls quote double rooms at $3,746 (INR 3.58 Lakhs) per quarter.
• First-year hall singles quote $4,000 (INR 3.82 Lakhs) per quarter.
• Graduate apartments quote $3,663 (INR 3.50 Lakhs) to $4,509 (INR 4.31 Lakhs) per quarter.
• Mesa sits near Interstate 25 and light rail, which can reduce car dependence.

Total Cost of Studying at University of Denver

The worked example, Master of Science in Business Analytics, costs about $107,192 (INR 1.02 Crore) in Year 1. That first-year budget includes tuition, 12-month living, DU fees, health insurance, and visa charges.

Source: DU programme tuition, DU cost of attendance, DU housing rates, and United States visa fee rules.

• PG mandatory fees include $1,281 (INR 1.22 Lakhs) in DU fees.
• PG mandatory fees also include $4,400 (INR 4.20 Lakhs) for health insurance.
• The visa line adds a $185 (INR 17,669) visa fee.
• It also adds a $350 (INR 33,428) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee.
• The SEVIS payment is due before the visa interview.
• Airfare, optional parking, and payment-provider spreads are excluded from these totals.

The MS Business Analytics first-year budget near INR 1.02 Crore can shape loan size. A 10-year education loan of INR 1 Crore costs about INR 1.35 Lakhs per month at 10.5%.

Budget next step: Compare living assumptions with the cost of living in USA guide.

University of Denver Scholarships for Indian Students

University of Denver scholarships can cut UG tuition by $15,000 (INR 14.33 Lakhs) to $40,000 (INR 38.20 Lakhs) yearly. Graduate aid is more school-specific and often appears with the admission offer.

Source: DU undergraduate scholarship, Daniels tuition aid, and Korbel merit aid pages.

External India-side funding is narrower for this intake cycle because most broad 2027 provider dates are pending. K.C. Mahindra remains relevant only for PG courses starting through February 2027.

University of Denver Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

University of Denver has a fixed $500 (INR 47,755) UG enrollment deposit, but graduate deposits are programme-specific.

Methods of payment at DU include:

• Domestic checking or savings account through DUPay.
• Credit or debit card, with a possible surcharge under Colorado law.
• Convera international payment through DUPay, with upfront quoted rates.
• Flywire international wire transfer through DU’s student portal.
• Education-loan disbursement, with receipts saved for the visa file.

Steps to pay the tuition fee for international students:

1. Accept the offer and read the deposit amount in the admission letter.
2. Pay the deposit before the offer deadline.
3. Submit passport, financial verification, and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) supplement.
4. Receive Form I-20, the F-1 visa document, after DU clears documents.
5. Pay the balance by the quarter due date.
6. Keep every payment receipt for the visa interview and loan file.

DU quarter bills are due August 22, December 22, March 22, and June 22. Spring 2027 Daniels students should align deposit clearance before the March 22, 2027 due date.

Visa payment next step: Keep the F-1 sequence beside the United States student visa guide.

Hidden Costs of Studying at University of Denver

Hidden costs before DU Spring 2027 can start at $4,248 (INR 4.06 Lakhs) before any tuition balance. This minimum excludes Daniels deposit because the amount is offer-specific.

• Ritchie Winter 2027 is not a safe new visa route after the September 8, 2026 international deadline.
• The F-1 visa application fee is $185 (INR 17,669).
• The SEVIS I-901 fee is $350 (INR 33,428), paid before the visa interview.
• Graduate health insurance is $4,400 (INR 4.20 Lakhs) in DU’s sample cost of attendance.
• The international credential evaluation fee is $50 (INR 4,776).
• The Ritchie application fee is $65 (INR 6,208).
• A laptop allowance of $1,000 (INR 95,510) may arrive before classes begin.

Cash Needed Before Arrival: MS Business Analytics

MS Business Analytics applicants should separate visa cash from tuition cash because DU publishes the Daniels deposit only in the offer. The table counts only published pre-arrival items.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

The fastest Spring 2027 saving is choosing the right DU fee band before paying a deposit. Applied Data Science and AI can cost $41,576 (INR 39.71 Lakhs) less than MS Business Analytics.

• Use Ritchie Applied Data Science and AI if its 36-credit route fits the career target.
• For UG housing, a 125-block meal plan saves $226 (INR 21,585) per quarter over 175-block dining.
• For graduate housing, the lowest and highest DU apartments differ by $846 (INR 80,801) per quarter.
• F-1 students may work 20 hours weekly during classes under DU guidance.
• Section 80E of India’s Income Tax Act can reduce taxable income through education-loan interest.
• Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programmes can use 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Optional Practical Training is a United States post-study work authorization for F-1 graduates. Non-STEM routes use 12 months of OPT, while STEM routes can reach 36 months total. An INR 50 lakh education loan costs about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly over 10 years at 10.5%. Use that equated monthly instalment (EMI) before choosing between Daniels and Ritchie data routes.