Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,987 when living on campus and $30,727 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,156 when living on campus and $43,896 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 | ||
| Trinidad State College | $4,468 | $7,100 | $1,460 | $14,772 | $21,105 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,401 | $17,242 | $1,460 | $16,334 | $19,418 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,883 | $17,116 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| 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 | $9,290 | $22,459 | $1,417 | $16,281 | $20,021 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,290 for in-state students and $22,459 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 and Trinidad State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,100 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Trinidad State College | $5,240 | $8,360 | $4,468 | $7,100 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,245 | $16,324 | $9,401 | $17,242 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,626 | $16,275 | $4,883 | $17,116 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| Average | $8,623 | $21,644 | $9,290 | $22,459 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,047 for state residents and $19,982 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.85% 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Trinidad State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $8,571 | $20,401 | $9,665 | $16,031 |
| Pueblo 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 Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| Average | $11,581 | $20,782 | $12,047 | $19,982 |
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 $16,281 when a student lives on campus and $20,021 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Trinidad State College | $8,346 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $11,596 | $4,738 | $14,680 | $4,738 | - |
| Pueblo Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| Average | $11,611 | $4,670 | $14,811 | $5,210 | - |