Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,311 when living on campus and $27,227 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,324 when living on campus and $37,240 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 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Average | $8,367 | $18,380 | $1,444 | $15,500 | $17,416 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,367 for in-state students and $18,380 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado Mesa University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,312 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 Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| Average | $8,153 | $17,699 | $8,367 | $18,380 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,539 for state residents and $11,587 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado Mesa University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,110 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 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| Average | $9,400 | $11,278 | $10,539 | $11,587 |
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 $15,500 when a student lives on campus and $17,416 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 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Average | $11,568 | $3,932 | $13,485 | $3,931 | - |