Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,902 when living on campus and $32,136 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,632 when living on campus and $48,866 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 | ||
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $1,500 | $19,320 | $17,955 |
| 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 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $13,107 | $29,838 | $1,235 | $17,560 | $17,794 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,107 for in-state students and $29,838 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,376 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 | |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,040 | $42,120 | $21,186 | $44,376 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,498 | $28,809 | $13,107 | $29,838 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,982 for state residents and $36,156 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,580 and University of Colorado Colorado Springs has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,644.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,196 | $42,138 | $21,354 | $44,376 |
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $17,187 | $35,679 | $17,982 | $36,156 |
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 $17,560 when a student lives on campus and $17,794 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Colorado School of Mines | $16,820 | $2,500 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,542 | $3,018 | $14,582 | $3,212 | - |