Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,375 when living on campus and $32,392 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,742 when living on campus and $48,759 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-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| San Jose State University | $7,992 | $19,872 | $938 | $23,380 | $24,341 |
| Average | $10,444 | $26,812 | $1,069 | $20,862 | $20,879 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,444 for in-state students and $26,812 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,751 and San Jose State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,872 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| San Jose State University | $7,899 | $19,779 | $7,992 | $19,872 |
| Average | $10,229 | $26,148 | $10,444 | $26,812 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,505 for state residents and $24,358 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,361 and San Jose State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| San Jose State University | $9,333 | $18,837 | $9,426 | $18,930 |
| Average | $11,412 | $24,029 | $11,505 | $24,358 |
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 $20,862 when a student lives on campus and $20,879 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-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| San Jose State University | $19,866 | $3,514 | $19,431 | $4,910 | - |
| Average | $17,736 | $3,126 | $17,055 | $3,824 | - |