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Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
College of Health and Human Sciences

Food Science and Human Nutrition Approximate Graduate Tuition and Program Costs

Approximate Graduate Tuition and Fees for 2.75 years

Graduate tuition and fees are approximate and subject to change without notice. Exact costs are dependent upon the number of credits taken and each student’s unique circumstance. The scenario below assumes 35 credits for the MS degree plus 15 credits for CMPD supervised practice.  Based on 2024-2025 costs.

 
Tuition and Fees Colorado Resident Nonresident
Tuition $34,482 $84,547
General fees $5,768 $5,768
Technology fees $192 $192
University fees $2,850 $2,850
Transportation fee $222 $222
TOTAL $43,514 $93,579

Additional CMPD Estimated Expenses

Additional estimated expenses may include, but are not limited to:

  • Health insurance – $1,477 per semester
  • Textbooks/supplies – $570 per semester
  • Housing and meals – $4,536 per semester
  • Background checks – $40
  • Rotation specific onboarding – $40-200
  • Transportation/insurance – $337 per semester

Stipend and Financial Aid

The University has a Financial Aid office to assist students with financial aid (loans and scholarships) https://financialaid.colostate.edu/scholarships/  Students in the CMPD are eligible for loans from the Guaranteed Student Loan Program.  Students are also eligible to apply for College of Health and Human Sciences scholarships that are awarded on a competitive basis.