Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,051 when living on campus and $29,824 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,950 when living on campus and $45,723 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 | ||
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,707 | $16,947 | $1,460 | - | $21,105 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| 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 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
| Average | $9,637 | $25,536 | $1,463 | $17,951 | $18,724 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,637 for in-state students and $25,536 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,751 and Red Rocks Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,947 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,471 | $16,135 | $4,707 | $16,947 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
| Average | $9,767 | $24,831 | $9,637 | $25,536 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,655 for state residents and $20,667 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.61% 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 | |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
| Average | $11,379 | $20,543 | $11,655 | $20,667 |
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 $17,951 when a student lives on campus and $18,724 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Red Rocks Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Average | $13,641 | $4,310 | $13,760 | $4,964 | - |