Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,383 when living on campus and $32,191 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,710 when living on campus and $49,517 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
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 State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
Average | $12,163 | $29,489 | $1,312 | $16,909 | $18,717 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,163 for in-state students and $29,489 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 and Adams State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,848 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
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 State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
Average | $11,128 | $28,069 | $12,163 | $29,489 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,379 for state residents and $22,443 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,407 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
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 State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
Average | $13,443 | $22,000 | $13,379 | $22,443 |
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 $16,909 when a student lives on campus and $18,717 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
Average | $13,556 | $3,353 | $14,811 | $3,906 | - |