Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,787 when living on campus and $28,721 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,263 when living on campus and $41,198 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 | ||
| Trinidad State College | $4,468 | $7,100 | $1,460 | $14,772 | $21,105 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $12,010 | $26,204 | $1,200 | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| Morgan Community College | $4,127 | $16,360 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| 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 System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,219 | $20,696 | $1,476 | $16,092 | $19,026 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,219 for in-state students and $20,696 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University of Denver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,503 and Trinidad State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,100 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Trinidad State College | $5,240 | $8,360 | $4,468 | $7,100 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $10,769 | $24,159 | $12,010 | $26,204 |
| Morgan Community College | $3,930 | $15,579 | $4,127 | $16,360 |
| 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 System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,899 | $19,842 | $8,219 | $20,696 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,025 for state residents and $17,990 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Colorado requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,842 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 | |
| Trinidad State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Northern Colorado | $13,866 | $24,000 | $14,788 | $25,426 |
| Morgan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,534 | $17,328 | $12,025 | $17,990 |
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 $16,092 when a student lives on campus and $19,026 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Trinidad State College | $8,346 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
| Morgan Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,779 | $4,313 | $13,811 | $5,215 | - |