Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,486 when living on campus and $30,016 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,342 when living on campus and $45,872 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 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,883 | $17,116 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,302 | $16,534 | $1,460 | - | $18,656 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $12,010 | $26,204 | $1,200 | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
| Average | $8,852 | $24,708 | $1,373 | $19,261 | $19,791 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,852 for in-state students and $24,708 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 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 | |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,471 | $16,135 | $4,707 | $16,947 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,626 | $16,275 | $4,883 | $17,116 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $4,065 | $15,714 | $4,302 | $16,534 |
| University of Northern Colorado | $10,769 | $24,159 | $12,010 | $26,204 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| Average | $7,797 | $23,223 | $8,852 | $24,708 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,466 for state residents and $22,428 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,407 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 | |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| Pueblo Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pikes Peak State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Northern Colorado | $13,866 | $24,000 | $14,788 | $25,426 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| Average | $13,033 | $21,617 | $13,466 | $22,428 |
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 $19,261 when a student lives on campus and $19,791 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 | - |
| Pueblo Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Pikes Peak State College | - | - | $12,024 | $6,632 | - |
| University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| Average | $16,090 | $3,171 | $14,368 | $5,422 | - |