Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,031 when living on campus and $30,321 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,900 when living on campus and $42,189 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 | ||
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,740 | $16,974 | $1,460 | - | $22,565 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $1,500 | $19,320 | $17,955 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Average | $11,680 | $23,549 | $1,326 | $16,024 | $17,314 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,680 for in-state students and $27,336 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,376 and Colorado State University Global has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,126 | $15,776 | $4,740 | $16,974 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,040 | $42,120 | $21,186 | $44,376 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado State University Global | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,069 | $25,938 | $11,680 | $27,336 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,003 for state residents and $25,252 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,580 and Colorado State University Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| Front Range Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,196 | $42,138 | $21,354 | $44,376 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado State University Global | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,320 | $24,392 | $16,003 | $25,252 |
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 $16,024 when a student lives on campus and $17,314 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| Front Range Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $7,886 | - |
| Colorado School of Mines | $16,820 | $2,500 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Average | $13,007 | $3,017 | $13,485 | $3,829 | - |