Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,857 when living on campus and $29,423 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,066 when living on campus and $42,632 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 | ||
| Morgan Community College | $4,127 | $16,360 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $7,741 | $20,949 | $1,596 | $15,521 | $20,087 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,741 for in-state students and $20,949 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University of Denver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,503 and Morgan Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,360 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Morgan Community College | $3,930 | $15,579 | $4,127 | $16,360 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,085 | $20,671 | $7,741 | $20,949 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,064 for state residents and $17,316 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.66% 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 | |
| Morgan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,836 | $18,162 | $12,064 | $17,316 |
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 $15,521 when a student lives on campus and $20,087 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Morgan Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,916 | $4,605 | $14,443 | $5,644 | - |