Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,692 when living on campus and $28,896 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,347 when living on campus and $40,551 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 | ||
| Trinidad State College | $4,468 | $7,100 | $1,460 | $14,772 | $21,105 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,737 | $20,392 | $1,516 | $16,439 | $18,643 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,737 for in-state students and $20,392 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,209 and Trinidad State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,100 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Trinidad State College | $5,240 | $8,360 | $4,468 | $7,100 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,265 | $20,490 | $8,737 | $20,392 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,289 for state residents and $20,278 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Colorado Springs requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,644 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Trinidad State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,937 | $20,325 | $11,289 | $20,278 |
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 $16,439 when a student lives on campus and $18,643 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Trinidad State College | $8,346 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,371 | $5,067 | $13,576 | $5,067 | - |