Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,538 when living on campus and $31,486 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,830 when living on campus and $43,778 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 State University Pueblo | $9,401 | $17,242 | $1,460 | $16,334 | $19,418 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $12,010 | $26,204 | $1,200 | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $1,500 | $19,320 | $17,955 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $840 | $13,786 | $16,345 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Average | $12,825 | $25,118 | $1,120 | $17,592 | $17,540 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,825 for in-state students and $25,118 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,376 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 | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,245 | $16,324 | $9,401 | $17,242 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $10,769 | $24,159 | $12,010 | $26,204 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,040 | $42,120 | $21,186 | $44,376 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| Average | $11,004 | $23,631 | $12,825 | $25,118 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,817 for state residents and $26,571 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,580 and Colorado State University Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $8,571 | $20,401 | $9,665 | $16,031 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $13,866 | $24,000 | $14,788 | $25,426 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,196 | $42,138 | $21,354 | $44,376 |
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| Average | $13,687 | $26,422 | $15,817 | $26,571 |
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 $17,592 when a student lives on campus and $17,540 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $11,596 | $4,738 | $14,680 | $4,738 | - |
| University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
| Colorado School of Mines | $16,820 | $2,500 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Average | $14,543 | $3,049 | $14,539 | $3,001 | - |