5 Percent tuition will increase this fall for nonresident students, totaling $1,300 more for Arts & Sciences majors. 9 Percent tuition will increase this fall for instate students, an additional $572 for Arts & Sciences majors. $19,500 Average debt for a CU-Boulder student upon graduation. $23,800 Average debt for students across the nation. $16.4 million Amount campus will raise in revenue from the tuition increase.