Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,444 when living on campus and $28,306 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,239 when living on campus and $40,101 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 | ||
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $7,815 | $19,610 | $1,530 | $16,099 | $18,961 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,815 for in-state students and $19,610 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Colorado University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,683 and Pikes Peak State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,534 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,110 | $19,222 | $7,815 | $19,610 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,131 for state residents and $16,660 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Colorado Springs requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,644 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 | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,690 | $17,447 | $15,131 | $16,660 |
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 $16,099 when a student lives on campus and $18,961 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| Average | $12,037 | $4,063 | $13,912 | $5,049 | - |