Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,800 when living on campus and $28,977 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,814 when living on campus and $41,991 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 Pueblo | $9,401 | $17,242 | $1,460 | $16,334 | $19,418 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,067 | $22,081 | $1,340 | $17,393 | $18,570 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,067 for in-state students and $22,081 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,751 and Pikes Peak State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,534 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,245 | $16,324 | $9,401 | $17,242 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,770 | $21,070 | $9,067 | $22,081 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,625 for state residents and $18,058 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,361 and Fort Lewis College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,092.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $8,571 | $20,401 | $9,665 | $16,031 |
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,007 | $19,194 | $11,625 | $18,058 |
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 $17,393 when a student lives on campus and $18,570 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 Pueblo | $11,596 | $4,738 | $14,680 | $4,738 | - |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,531 | $3,862 | $14,015 | $4,555 | - |