Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,964 when living on campus and $28,499 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,560 when living on campus and $40,095 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 | ||
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,707 | $16,947 | $1,460 | - | $21,105 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $7,099 | $18,695 | $1,575 | $17,290 | $19,825 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,099 for in-state students and $18,695 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fort Lewis College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,798 and Arapahoe Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,542 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,471 | $16,135 | $4,707 | $16,947 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,536 | $18,423 | $7,099 | $18,695 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,055 for state residents and $15,994 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Colorado Springs requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,644 and Fort Lewis College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,092.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,153 | $16,397 | $13,055 | $15,994 |
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 $17,290 when a student lives on campus and $19,825 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Red Rocks Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| Average | $12,834 | $4,456 | $14,384 | $5,441 | - |