Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,810 when living on campus and $27,424 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,369 when living on campus and $39,982 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 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,883 | $17,116 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| Average | $7,930 | $20,489 | $1,462 | $15,418 | $18,032 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,930 for in-state students and $20,489 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado Mesa University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,312 and Pikes Peak State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,534 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 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,626 | $16,275 | $4,883 | $17,116 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Average | $7,603 | $19,514 | $7,930 | $20,489 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,652 for state residents and $13,246 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado Mesa University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,110 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 | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Pueblo Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Average | $11,241 | $13,000 | $10,652 | $13,246 |
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 $15,418 when a student lives on campus and $18,032 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 | - |
| Pueblo Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Average | $11,864 | $3,554 | $13,280 | $4,751 | - |