Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,633 when living on campus and $26,250 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,728 when living on campus and $36,345 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,740 | $16,974 | $1,460 | - | $22,565 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,755 | $15,850 | $1,376 | $17,502 | $19,119 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,755 for in-state students and $15,850 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fort Lewis College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,798 and Colorado State University Global has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,126 | $15,776 | $4,740 | $16,974 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,977 | $15,023 | $5,755 | $15,850 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,679 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University Global requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $9,000 and Fort Lewis College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,092.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Front Range Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,480 | $8,480 | $8,679 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,502 when a student lives on campus and $19,119 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| Front Range Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $7,886 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,390 | $4,112 | $13,822 | $5,298 | - |