Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,148 when living on campus and $33,676 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $51,700 when living on campus and $52,228 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 | ||
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $1,500 | $19,320 | $17,955 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| Average | $13,992 | $32,543 | $1,320 | $17,836 | $18,365 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,992 for in-state students and $32,543 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,376 and Fort Lewis College has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,798 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,040 | $42,120 | $21,186 | $44,376 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| Average | $12,835 | $31,034 | $13,992 | $32,543 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,706 for state residents and $26,740 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,580 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 | |
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,196 | $42,138 | $21,354 | $44,376 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| Average | $13,775 | $25,810 | $15,706 | $26,740 |
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 $17,836 when a student lives on campus and $18,365 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| Colorado School of Mines | $16,820 | $2,500 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| Average | $14,464 | $3,373 | $14,837 | $3,528 | - |