Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,803 when living on campus and $30,292 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,816 when living on campus and $45,305 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 State University Pueblo | $9,401 | $17,242 | $1,460 | $16,334 | $19,418 |
| Morgan Community College | $4,127 | $16,360 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| 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 | $8,588 | $23,601 | $1,540 | $18,674 | $20,164 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,588 for in-state students and $23,601 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,751 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 | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,245 | $16,324 | $9,401 | $17,242 |
| Morgan Community College | $3,930 | $15,579 | $4,127 | $16,360 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| 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 | $8,285 | $22,484 | $8,588 | $23,601 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,708 for state residents and $21,145 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.27% 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,288.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $8,571 | $20,401 | $9,665 | $16,031 |
| Morgan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| 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 | $10,283 | $21,859 | $10,708 | $21,145 |
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 $18,674 when a student lives on campus and $20,164 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $11,596 | $4,738 | $14,680 | $4,738 | - |
| Morgan Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Average | $14,041 | $4,634 | $14,679 | $5,485 | - |