Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,328 when living on campus and $26,091 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,456 when living on campus and $37,219 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 | ||
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,707 | $16,947 | $1,460 | - | $21,105 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $840 | $13,786 | $16,345 |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,298 | $17,426 | $1,278 | $13,752 | $18,515 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,298 for in-state students and $17,426 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Colorado University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,683 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 | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,471 | $16,135 | $4,707 | $16,947 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,082 | $16,627 | $6,298 | $17,426 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,979 for state residents and $14,552 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Colorado University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,000 and Red Rocks Community College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,852.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,245 | $14,476 | $10,979 | $14,552 |
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 $13,752 when a student lives on campus and $18,515 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Red Rocks Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,281 | $2,471 | $14,015 | $4,500 | - |