Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,323 when living on campus and $28,982 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,614 when living on campus and $43,272 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 | ||
Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
University of Northern Colorado | $12,010 | $26,204 | $1,200 | $18,468 | $18,468 |
Colorado Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $840 | $13,786 | $16,345 |
University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
Average | $9,524 | $23,814 | $1,232 | $16,568 | $18,226 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,524 for in-state students and $23,814 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 and Colorado Mountain College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,540 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
University of Northern Colorado | $10,769 | $24,159 | $12,010 | $26,204 |
Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
Average | $8,436 | $22,501 | $9,524 | $23,814 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,225 for state residents and $25,536 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,407 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of Northern Colorado | $13,866 | $24,000 | $14,788 | $25,426 |
Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
Average | $13,698 | $24,577 | $14,225 | $25,536 |
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 $16,568 when a student lives on campus and $18,226 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) | |
Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
Average | $13,463 | $3,105 | $14,306 | $3,920 | - |