Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,848 when living on campus and $27,118 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,804 when living on campus and $40,073 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 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,883 | $17,116 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $12,010 | $26,204 | $1,200 | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| Morgan Community College | $4,127 | $16,360 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
| Average | $6,624 | $19,579 | $1,473 | $16,752 | $19,021 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,624 for in-state students and $19,579 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Colorado requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,204 and Morgan Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,360 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 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,626 | $16,275 | $4,883 | $17,116 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $10,769 | $24,159 | $12,010 | $26,204 |
| Morgan Community College | $3,930 | $15,579 | $4,127 | $16,360 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| Average | $6,193 | $18,480 | $6,624 | $19,579 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,140 for state residents and $18,270 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Colorado requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,842 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 | |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| Pueblo Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Northern Colorado | $13,866 | $24,000 | $14,788 | $25,426 |
| Morgan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| Average | $11,673 | $17,297 | $12,140 | $18,270 |
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 $16,752 when a student lives on campus and $19,021 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 | - |
| Pueblo Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
| Morgan Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| Average | $13,495 | $3,257 | $13,513 | $5,508 | - |