Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,046 when living on campus and $28,790 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,624 when living on campus and $39,369 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 | ||
| Adams State University | $9,824 | $21,944 | $2,920 | $13,610 | $20,079 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,112 | $12,840 | $840 | $14,491 | $18,333 |
| Community College of Denver | $5,058 | $17,658 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,927 | $25,124 | $1,800 | $15,503 | $14,166 |
| Trinidad State College | $4,608 | $7,318 | $1,460 | $16,173 | $23,265 |
| Western Colorado University | $11,318 | $24,434 | $1,350 | $14,054 | $20,079 |
| Average | $7,641 | $18,220 | $1,638 | $14,766 | $19,511 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,641 for in-state students and $18,220 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado Mesa University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,004 and Trinidad State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,768 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,824 | $21,944 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $5,112 | $12,840 |
| Community College of Denver | $4,902 | $17,135 | $5,058 | $17,658 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $9,927 | $25,124 |
| Trinidad State College | $4,468 | $7,100 | $4,608 | $7,318 |
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $11,318 | $24,434 |
| Average | $7,507 | $17,770 | $7,641 | $18,220 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,783 for state residents and $12,602 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -15.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado Mesa University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,639 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,524.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $5,898 | $5,898 |
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Community College of Denver | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,652 | $15,830 | $10,900 | $16,359 |
| Trinidad State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $15,550 | $15,550 | $15,550 |
| Average | $12,209 | $14,847 | $10,783 | $12,602 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,766 when a student lives on campus and $19,511 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Adams State University | $9,820 | $3,790 | $16,785 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,680 | $1,811 | $16,785 | $1,548 | $1,548 |
| Community College of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | $6,291 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $12,209 | $3,294 | $10,872 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Trinidad State College | $9,693 | $6,480 | $16,785 | $6,480 | $6,291 |
| Western Colorado University | $10,760 | $3,294 | $16,785 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Average | $11,032 | $3,734 | $15,449 | $4,062 | $3,908 |
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