Earning a doctoral degree is an investment in your future — one that builds your expertise, strengthens your research and expands your professional impact. Understanding the costs of your program and exploring funding options are key steps in positioning yourself for success.
At Regis, our financial guidance helps you navigate tuition, fees and other expenses so you can make informed decisions and focus on what matters most: your studies, research and goals. Whether you're pursuing your doctorate on campus, online or through a hybrid format, we're committed to helping you achieve your goals while keeping your professional and personal responsibilities on track.
At Regis, tuition for doctoral programs is set per credit hour, with rates differing by program. Fees, books and materials vary by your field of study. Many doctoral students choose to live off campus, offering greater flexibility in managing living costs and overall educational expenses.
Doctoral students should also consider additional expenses associated with attending Regis University. Direct costs, such as on-campus housing, meal plans and certain university or program fees, are determined annually by Regis University. Indirect expenses, including living off campus, books, supplies and personal expenses, are not billed by the University. Estimates for these indirect costs are based on guidelines from the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Figures are subject to change annually.
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| Wellness Offset Fee (excludes online courses) | $45/course | $50/course |
General Fee
The general fee funds infrastructure services such as learning resources, academic support and administrative services. This fee is implemented as a flat, per credit hour fee.
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| Doctoral programs | $70/credit hour | Eliminated |
| High course-count programs | $35/credit hour | Eliminated |
High course-count programs, which require a higher course load per term/semester, include:
Nursing
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| Complio/Compliance Tracking Fee | $22/year | $22/year |
| Background Check and Drug Screen | $57 | $57 |
| Basic Life Support Certification | Varies | Varies |
| Vaccinations | Varies | Varies |
| Physical Exam | Varies | Varies |
| NursingCAS Application | $70 | $70 |
| Health Insurance Fee (estimated) | $5,443/year* | $4,701 /year* |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Parking | See Parking Rates | See Parking Rates |
Pharmacy
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| PharmCAS Application Fee | Not listed | Not listed |
| Student Activity Fee | $25/year | $25/fall semester $25/spring semester |
| Enrollment Deposit | $500** | $500** |
| Background Check and Drug Screen | $79*** | $79*** |
| Health Insurance Fee (estimated) | $5,443/year* | $4,701 /year* |
| Complio/Compliance Tracking Fee | $22/year | $22/year |
| Basic Life Support Certification | Varies | Varies |
| Vaccinations | Varies | Varies |
| Physical Exam | Varies | Varies |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Parking | See Parking Rates | See Parking Rates |
Physical Therapy
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| PT CAS Application Fee | Not listed | $170 |
| Student Activity Fee | $50/year | $25/fall semester $25/spring semester |
| Enrollment Deposit | Not listed | $1,000 |
| Lab Fee (assessed in years 1 and 2 only) | $450/year | $450/year |
| Background Check | $75 | $75 |
| Drug Screen | $36 | $36 |
| Health Insurance Fee (estimated) | $5,443/year* | $4,701 /year* |
| Complio/Compliance Tracking Fee | $22/year | $22/year |
| Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS for HCP) | Varies | Varies |
| Vaccinations | Varies | Varies |
| Physical Exam | Varies | Varies |
| APTA Student Membership | $80/year | $80/year |
| Colorado Chapter, APTA Student Membership | $20/year | $23/year |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Exatt Clinical Education Software Fee | TBD | $210 |
| Parking | See Parking Rates | See Parking Rates |
*Students may waive the health insurance fee with valid proof of comparable insurance.
**If admitted, a nonrefundable enrollment deposit is required to hold a position in the Pharm.D. Program. The deposit will be applied toward your tuition.
***Annual background checks and drug screens are required for current students. Re-check cost varies. This is an external agency fee.
Living on campus gives doctoral students easy access to classrooms, research spaces and a supportive community. Residence Village offers apartment-style living, and with flexible campus meal plans, students can easily manage dining, study and campus life.
| Residence Village | Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 |
| Single | $5,762/semester | $7,125/semester |
| Double | $4,611/semester | $4,750/semester |
| Triple | N/A | $3,572/semester |
Meal Plans
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| All Access Plan | $3,605/semester | $3,785/semester |
| Weekly 15 Plan | $3,211/semester | $3,372/semester |
| Weekly 12 Plan | $2,757/semester | $2,895/semester |
| Weekly 7 Plan | $2,131/semester | $2,238/semester |
| All Dining Dollar Plan | $342/semester | $359/semester |
| Commuter 50 Block | $608/semester | $638/semester |
| Academic Year 2024-2025† | Academic Year 2025-2026† | |
| Off-campus student housing | $11,144/year | $11,704/year |
| Off-campus student food | $3,776/year | $3,992/year |
| Books, materials, supplies and equipment |
$49/credit hour | $49/credit hour |
| Transportation | $1,376/year | $1,344/year |
| Personal expenses | $1,552/year | $1,536/year |
| Medical expenses | $2,600/year | $2,600/year |
†Based on at least half-time enrollment for two semesters
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| Wellness Offset Fee (excludes online courses) | $45/course | $50/course |
General Fee
The general fee funds infrastructure services such as learning resources, academic support and administrative services. This fee is implemented as a flat, per credit hour fee.
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| Doctoral programs | $70/credit hour | Eliminated |
| High course-count programs | $35/credit hour | Eliminated |
High course-count programs, which require a higher course load per term/semester, include:
Nursing
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| Complio/Compliance Tracking Fee | $22/year | $22/year |
| Background Check and Drug Screen | $57 | $57 |
| Basic Life Support Certification | Varies | Varies |
| Vaccinations | Varies | Varies |
| Physical Exam | Varies | Varies |
| NursingCAS Application | $70 | $70 |
| Health Insurance Fee (estimated) | $5,443/year* | $4,701 /year* |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Parking | See Parking Rates | See Parking Rates |
Pharmacy
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| PharmCAS Application Fee | Not listed | Not listed |
| Student Activity Fee | $25/year | $25/fall semester $25/spring semester |
| Enrollment Deposit | $500** | $500** |
| Background Check and Drug Screen | $79*** | $79*** |
| Health Insurance Fee (estimated) | $5,443/year* | $4,701 /year* |
| Complio/Compliance Tracking Fee | $22/year | $22/year |
| Basic Life Support Certification | Varies | Varies |
| Vaccinations | Varies | Varies |
| Physical Exam | Varies | Varies |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Parking | See Parking Rates | See Parking Rates |
Physical Therapy
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| PT CAS Application Fee | Not listed | $170 |
| Student Activity Fee | $50/year | $25/fall semester $25/spring semester |
| Enrollment Deposit | Not listed | $1,000 |
| Lab Fee (assessed in years 1 and 2 only) | $450/year | $450/year |
| Background Check | $75 | $75 |
| Drug Screen | $36 | $36 |
| Health Insurance Fee (estimated) | $5,443/year* | $4,701 /year* |
| Complio/Compliance Tracking Fee | $22/year | $22/year |
| Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS for HCP) | Varies | Varies |
| Vaccinations | Varies | Varies |
| Physical Exam | Varies | Varies |
| APTA Student Membership | $80/year | $80/year |
| Colorado Chapter, APTA Student Membership | $20/year | $23/year |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Exatt Clinical Education Software Fee | TBD | $210 |
| Parking | See Parking Rates | See Parking Rates |
*Students may waive the health insurance fee with valid proof of comparable insurance.
**If admitted, a nonrefundable enrollment deposit is required to hold a position in the Pharm.D. Program. The deposit will be applied toward your tuition.
***Annual background checks and drug screens are required for current students. Re-check cost varies. This is an external agency fee.
Living on campus gives doctoral students easy access to classrooms, research spaces and a supportive community. Residence Village offers apartment-style living, and with flexible campus meal plans, students can easily manage dining, study and campus life.
| Residence Village | Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 |
| Single | $5,762/semester | $7,125/semester |
| Double | $4,611/semester | $4,750/semester |
| Triple | N/A | $3,572/semester |
Meal Plans
| Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2025-2026 | |
| All Access Plan | $3,605/semester | $3,785/semester |
| Weekly 15 Plan | $3,211/semester | $3,372/semester |
| Weekly 12 Plan | $2,757/semester | $2,895/semester |
| Weekly 7 Plan | $2,131/semester | $2,238/semester |
| All Dining Dollar Plan | $342/semester | $359/semester |
| Commuter 50 Block | $608/semester | $638/semester |
| Academic Year 2024-2025† | Academic Year 2025-2026† | |
| Off-campus student housing | $11,144/year | $11,704/year |
| Off-campus student food | $3,776/year | $3,992/year |
| Books, materials, supplies and equipment |
$49/credit hour | $49/credit hour |
| Transportation | $1,376/year | $1,344/year |
| Personal expenses | $1,552/year | $1,536/year |
| Medical expenses | $2,600/year | $2,600/year |
†Based on at least half-time enrollment for two semesters
Every student who applies for financial aid is assigned a cost of attendance (COA). COA gives you an estimate of the cost of attending Regis University for one year, and your COA sets a limit on the amount of financial aid you can receive during the academic year (per federal regulations).
Your actual expenses may be different from those listed on your financial aid offer, and the total amount of your aid — including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study — can't exceed your total cost of attendance.
Direct costs are determined by Regis University.
For indirect costs, we use recommended guidelines published by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Most figures change slightly every year.
To stay in compliance with federal regulations, we cannot change student COA based on discretionary expenses. We may be able to adjust your COA for reasons outlined on the Cost of Attendance Appeal Form. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and do not guarantee additional financial aid.
For traditional students, your COA does not include costs for the summer semester. Eligibility for financial aid for the summer is limited; if you need financial aid for the summer, you must complete a separate summer aid application in the spring.
For non-traditional students, we typically include all three semesters in your COA: summer, fall and spring, but we can always update your enrollment plans and, therefore, your COA when you submit the Enrollment and Loan Revision Form.
Location: Clarke Hall 143
Walk-In Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Financial Aid Counselors are not available for walk-ins on Wednesdays. Appointments are encouraged.
rufinancialaid@regis.edu
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