Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,496 when living on campus and $28,760 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,413 when living on campus and $40,677 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
Community College of Denver | $4,902 | $17,136 | $1,496 | - | $21,005 |
Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $7,164 | $19,081 | $1,599 | $15,733 | $19,997 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,164 for in-state students and $19,081 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Adams State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,848 and Arapahoe Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,542 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
Community College of Denver | $4,586 | $16,235 | $4,902 | $17,136 |
Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $6,914 | $18,327 | $7,164 | $19,081 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,425 for state residents and $10,760 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Adams State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $10,440 and Fort Lewis College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,092.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
Community College of Denver | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $9,193 | $10,561 | $10,425 | $10,760 |
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 $15,733 when a student lives on campus and $19,997 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
Community College of Denver | - | - | $14,579 | $6,426 | - |
Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $11,472 | $4,261 | $14,654 | $5,344 | - |