Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,844 when living on campus and $30,212 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,189 when living on campus and $44,557 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 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,421 | $22,766 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $20,331 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,421 for in-state students and $22,766 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.36% 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 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,169 | $22,025 | $8,421 | $22,766 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,680 for state residents and $13,143 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Red Rocks Community College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,852 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
| 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 |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,629 | $13,019 | $10,680 | $13,143 |
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 $13,963 when a student lives on campus and $20,331 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 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $5,652 | - |