Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,836 when living on campus and $28,660 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,908 when living on campus and $43,733 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 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,500 | $24,572 | $1,638 | $15,699 | $17,523 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,500 for in-state students and $24,572 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,751 and Arapahoe Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,542 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 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,187 | $23,469 | $9,500 | $24,572 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,118 for state residents and $20,389 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,361 and Western Colorado University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,085 | $20,086 | $12,118 | $20,389 |
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 $15,699 when a student lives on campus and $17,523 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 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,603 | $3,096 | $13,595 | $3,929 | - |