Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,676 when living on campus and $28,137 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,773 when living on campus and $39,234 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 | ||
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,740 | $16,974 | $1,460 | - | $22,565 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Average | $7,862 | $18,959 | $1,294 | $15,521 | $18,982 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,862 for in-state students and $18,959 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University of Denver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,503 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 | |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| Front Range Community College | $4,126 | $15,776 | $4,740 | $16,974 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| Average | $8,168 | $18,694 | $7,862 | $18,959 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,064 for state residents and $15,237 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.00% 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 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 | |
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| Front Range Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| Average | $11,127 | $15,872 | $12,064 | $15,237 |
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 $15,521 when a student lives on campus and $18,982 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Front Range Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $7,886 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Average | $10,916 | $4,605 | $13,768 | $5,213 | - |