Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,921 when living on campus and $28,238 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,765 when living on campus and $42,081 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 | ||
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $10,906 | $25,039 | $1,800 | $18,406 | $18,078 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,112 | $12,840 | $840 | $14,491 | $18,333 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,927 | $25,124 | $1,800 | $15,503 | $14,166 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $11,124 | $30,684 | $1,460 | - | $23,017 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,510 | $17,110 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $8,316 | $22,159 | $1,472 | $16,133 | $18,450 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,316 for in-state students and $22,159 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University of Denver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,695 and Colorado Mountain College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,720 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $10,438 | $23,955 | $10,906 | $25,039 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $5,112 | $12,840 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $9,927 | $25,124 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $11,124 | $30,684 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $4,510 | $17,110 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,066 | $21,369 | $8,316 | $22,159 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,540 for state residents and $18,870 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Colorado Springs requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,731 and Metropolitan State University of Denver has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,554.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $15,131 | $26,072 | $15,704 | $27,218 |
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,652 | $15,830 | $10,900 | $16,359 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,635 | $12,714 | $11,017 | $13,033 |
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,139 | $18,205 | $12,540 | $18,870 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,133 when a student lives on campus and $18,450 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,918 | $5,488 | $12,590 | $5,488 | $5,488 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,680 | $1,811 | $16,785 | $1,548 | $1,548 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $12,209 | $3,294 | $10,872 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $16,785 | $6,232 | $6,043 |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | $6,479 |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| Average | $12,602 | $3,531 | $13,811 | $4,639 | $4,533 |
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