Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,540 when living on campus and $29,505 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,478 when living on campus and $45,444 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 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,804 | $24,743 | $1,545 | $18,191 | $19,156 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,804 for in-state students and $24,743 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University of Denver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,503 and Red Rocks Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,947 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 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,416 | $23,534 | $8,804 | $24,743 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,303 for state residents and $17,036 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,200 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 | |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,056 | $16,427 | $10,303 | $17,036 |
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 $18,191 when a student lives on campus and $19,156 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 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,340 | $4,851 | $13,595 | $5,562 | - |