Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,074 when living on campus and $29,377 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,690 when living on campus and $42,992 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 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,707 | $16,947 | $1,460 | - | $21,105 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $12,010 | $26,204 | $1,200 | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| Morgan Community College | $4,127 | $16,360 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| Average | $7,709 | $21,324 | $1,522 | $17,844 | $20,147 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,709 for in-state students and $21,324 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,209 and Morgan Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,360 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 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,471 | $16,135 | $4,707 | $16,947 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $10,769 | $24,159 | $12,010 | $26,204 |
| Morgan Community College | $3,930 | $15,579 | $4,127 | $16,360 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| Average | $7,283 | $20,184 | $7,709 | $21,324 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,571 for state residents and $20,144 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,200 and Red Rocks Community College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,852.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $13,866 | $24,000 | $14,788 | $25,426 |
| Morgan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,226 | $19,443 | $11,571 | $20,144 |
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 $17,844 when a student lives on campus and $20,147 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 | - |
| Red Rocks Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
| Morgan Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Average | $13,531 | $4,313 | $14,679 | $5,468 | - |