Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,223 when living on campus and $29,772 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,874 when living on campus and $45,422 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 | ||
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| Community College of Denver | $4,902 | $17,136 | $1,496 | - | $21,005 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| Average | $9,173 | $24,823 | $1,566 | $18,484 | $19,033 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,173 for in-state students and $24,823 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 and Arapahoe Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,542 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Community College of Denver | $4,586 | $16,235 | $4,902 | $17,136 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| Average | $8,233 | $23,389 | $9,173 | $24,823 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,354 for state residents and $22,064 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,407 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 | |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Community College of Denver | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,882 | $21,085 | $12,354 | $22,064 |
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 $18,484 when a student lives on campus and $19,033 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Community College of Denver | - | - | $14,579 | $6,426 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Average | $14,255 | $4,229 | $14,071 | $4,962 | - |