Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,170 when living on campus and $27,424 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,122 when living on campus and $38,376 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 | ||
| Pueblo Community College | $4,883 | $17,116 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $840 | $13,786 | $16,345 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| Average | $6,756 | $17,708 | $1,472 | $14,942 | $19,196 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,756 for in-state students and $17,708 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Adams State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,848 and Colorado Mountain College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,540 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,626 | $16,275 | $4,883 | $17,116 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| Average | $7,168 | $17,555 | $6,756 | $17,708 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,778 for state residents and $19,617 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Colorado Springs requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,644 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pueblo Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| Average | $12,493 | $20,746 | $12,778 | $19,617 |
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 $14,942 when a student lives on campus and $19,196 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pueblo Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| Average | $11,317 | $3,625 | $14,443 | $4,753 | - |