Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,435 when living on campus and $32,033 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,623 when living on campus and $48,221 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 | ||
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $12,010 | $26,204 | $1,200 | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $1,500 | $19,320 | $17,955 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $11,872 | $28,060 | $1,394 | $17,169 | $18,767 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,872 for in-state students and $28,060 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,376 and Pikes Peak State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,534 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $10,769 | $24,159 | $12,010 | $26,204 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,040 | $42,120 | $21,186 | $44,376 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,189 | $26,584 | $11,872 | $28,060 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,592 for state residents and $24,517 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,580 and Metropolitan State University of Denver has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,288.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Northern Colorado | $13,866 | $24,000 | $14,788 | $25,426 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,196 | $42,138 | $21,354 | $44,376 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,034 | $23,796 | $15,592 | $24,517 |
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 $17,169 when a student lives on campus and $18,767 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Colorado School of Mines | $16,820 | $2,500 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| Average | $14,164 | $3,005 | $14,148 | $4,619 | - |