Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,421 when living on campus and $31,078 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,804 when living on campus and $47,461 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 | ||
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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 Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $8,368 | $24,751 | $1,707 | $21,346 | $21,003 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,368 for in-state students and $24,751 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University of Denver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,503 and Arapahoe Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,542 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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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 Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $7,991 | $23,495 | $8,368 | $24,751 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,791 for state residents and $19,381 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.50% 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 | ||
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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 Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $9,536 | $18,908 | $9,791 | $19,381 |
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 $21,346 when a student lives on campus and $21,003 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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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 Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,324 | - |