Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,478 when living on campus and $31,908 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,218 when living on campus and $46,647 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 State University Pueblo | $9,401 | $17,242 | $1,460 | $16,334 | $19,418 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,707 | $16,947 | $1,460 | - | $21,105 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,740 | $16,974 | $1,460 | - | $22,565 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $1,500 | $19,320 | $17,955 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,010 | $24,750 | $1,468 | $19,000 | $20,430 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,010 for in-state students and $24,750 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,376 and Red Rocks Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,947 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,245 | $16,324 | $9,401 | $17,242 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,471 | $16,135 | $4,707 | $16,947 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,126 | $15,776 | $4,740 | $16,974 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,040 | $42,120 | $21,186 | $44,376 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,503 | $23,449 | $10,010 | $24,750 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,736 for state residents and $25,002 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,580 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 | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $8,571 | $20,401 | $9,665 | $16,031 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| Front Range Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,196 | $42,138 | $21,354 | $44,376 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,064 | $25,065 | $12,736 | $25,002 |
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 $19,000 when a student lives on campus and $20,430 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $11,596 | $4,738 | $14,680 | $4,738 | - |
| Red Rocks Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Front Range Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $7,886 | - |
| Colorado School of Mines | $16,820 | $2,500 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,445 | $4,555 | $14,679 | $5,750 | - |