Like any sound investment, your graduate degree will yield positive outcomes for years to come. That’s why the Daniels College of Business is committed to making private-school education attainable. Take a look below at our tuition rates and various aid options to help finance your degree.
Tuition
Graduate programs at Daniels run on a quarter system in which the standard course is 4 credits. Our portfolio of programs is designed to meet the needs of all prospective students, with emphasis for typical program tracks centering around maximum affordability and pace of completion. Our specialized master’s programs are structured to allow completion within three or four quarters (9-12 months), and our MBA programs all run for less than 2 calendar years (18-21 months), but there are different paths and timeframes to suit every candidate.
Tuition rates for Daniels graduate programs are based on a cost per credit-hour set by the University of Denver, and the rates are the same for all students, inside and out of Colorado.
If you want more information about Daniels’ programs and tuition structures, please call our Admissions office at 303-871-3416.
The University of Denver reserves the right to make changes in tuition, additional program charges and fees, or refund policies without advance notice. Tuitions below are based on the cost per credit-hour for the 2026–2027 academic year. Expenses for subsequent academic years may be higher due to tuition and cost-of-living increases.
($74,000 for non-U.S. accounting degree holders)1
Online Executive Master of Science in Real Estate and Construction Management
1 Up to 16 additional credits of prerequisites may be required, at a cost of $1,550 per credit. Students may have prerequisite requirements waived based on previous coursework or by passing waiver exams. Accounting students who earned their accounting degree at schools lacking AACSB accreditation often need to take at least two prerequisite courses and should build this additional expectation into their degree plans.
2 Up to 12 additional credits of prerequisites may be required, at a cost of $1,550 per credit. Students may have prerequisite requirements waived based on previous coursework or by passing waiver exams.
3This is also the tuition for our Veterans MBA.
Scholarships & Aid
The Daniels College of Business strives to make attending our programs as accessible and affordable as possible for qualified candidates. We automatically consider all accepted students for merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships as long as applicants indicate interest in their applications to the program.
There are also a wide array of work study and loan programs available to help you achieve your goal.
To learn more about Daniels’ financial aid options, contact the graduate admissions office online or at 303-871-3416.
Although limited, need-based work study may be available for domestic graduate students. The amount is dependent on the level of need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please contact the University of Denver's Office of Financial Aid for more information.
In partnership with the Veterans Administration, Daniels offers unlimited funding for eligible Yellow Ribbon candidates to cover full tuition. Learn more about funding for GI Bill students.
Most graduate students partially fund their education through student loans. All federal loans require the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or special status immigrants.
MPower Financing also provides loan opportunities for University of Denver students, both domestic and international, including no-cosigner options.
Students admitted to our programs may qualify for a one-time match of up to $10,000 when supported by an employer or corporate sponsor. This scholarship underscores our commitment to professional growth and shared investment in advancing business education. for-credit degree program (including graduate certificates, MS degrees, all MBA programs and the Executive PhD program). To qualify, applicants should indicate their employer sponsorship inside the application portal before being admitted to a program.
The University of Denver's employee reimbursement program allows students to defer tuition payment until after final grades have been distributed each quarter. For more information, view the Employer Reimbursed Payments section of the Bursar’s Office website.
Do You Have Questions?
Luke Parrott
Director, Graduate Admissions
Reach out to Luke or your dedicated admissions advisor any time if you have questions about the admissions process.
303.871.3416
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