Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,754 when living on campus and $32,047 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $61,239 when living on campus and $56,531 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
University of California-Merced | $14,167 | $44,944 | $1,214 | $25,304 | $16,130 |
Average | $12,092 | $36,577 | $1,337 | $23,325 | $18,618 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,092 for in-state students and $36,577 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,944 and University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,209 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
University of California-Merced | $13,791 | $43,863 | $14,167 | $44,944 |
Average | $11,713 | $35,377 | $12,092 | $36,577 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,567 for state residents and $27,668 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-Merced requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,200.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
University of California-Merced | $13,489 | $28,591 | $14,187 | $29,289 |
Average | $11,019 | $26,706 | $11,567 | $27,668 |
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 $23,325 when a student lives on campus and $18,618 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
University of California-Merced | $20,293 | $5,011 | $10,537 | $5,593 | - |
Average | $17,607 | $5,719 | $12,608 | $6,010 | - |