Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,775 when living on campus and $31,760 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,478 when living on campus and $48,462 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 | ||
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | $12,760 | - | - | $11,600 | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
| Average | $12,531 | $29,233 | $1,330 | $19,914 | $17,899 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,531 for in-state students and $29,233 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 and Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,760 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | $12,696 | $12,760 | ||
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
| Average | $11,261 | $27,831 | $12,531 | $29,233 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,657 for state residents and $24,266 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,407 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 | |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | $14,597 | $14,764 | ||
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
| Average | $12,341 | $23,641 | $12,657 | $24,266 |
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 $19,914 when a student lives on campus and $17,899 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | - | - | $9,311 | $2,289 | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Average | $15,825 | $4,089 | $13,764 | $4,135 | - |