Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2023 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,622 when living on campus and $28,963 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,247 when living on campus and $45,588 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 | ||
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,874 | $32,734 | $1,200 | $16,375 | $15,058 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $11,332 | $24,722 | $1,200 | $16,262 | $16,262 |
| Average | $12,103 | $28,728 | $1,200 | $16,319 | $15,660 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,103 for in-state students and $28,728 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $32,734 and University of Northern Colorado has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,722 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,188 | $31,470 | $12,874 | $32,734 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $10,666 | $23,785 | $11,332 | $24,722 |
| Average | $11,427 | $27,628 | $12,103 | $28,728 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,678 for state residents and $26,610 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,564 and University of Northern Colorado has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $21,762.
| Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,313 | $29,043 | $13,490 | $29,220 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $13,366 | $22,379 | $13,866 | $24,000 |
| Average | $13,340 | $25,711 | $13,678 | $26,610 |
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 2022-2023, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,319 when a student lives on campus and $15,660 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,728 | $2,647 | $12,411 | $2,647 | - |
| University of Northern Colorado | $12,870 | $3,392 | $12,014 | $4,248 | - |
| Average | $13,299 | $3,020 | $12,213 | $3,448 | - |