Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,754 when living on campus and $31,226 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,506 when living on campus and $45,977 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 | ||
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Average | $10,246 | $24,998 | $1,430 | $17,078 | $19,550 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,246 for in-state students and $24,998 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University of Denver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,503 and University of Colorado Colorado Springs has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,492 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Average | $11,320 | $25,212 | $10,246 | $24,998 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,883 for state residents and $19,393 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.15% 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,288.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Average | $12,542 | $20,663 | $12,883 | $19,393 |
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 $17,078 when a student lives on campus and $19,550 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Average | $12,278 | $4,800 | $14,090 | $5,460 | - |