Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,539 when living on campus and $28,145 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,029 when living on campus and $38,635 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 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,780 | $29,503 | $1,460 | - | $20,799 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| Community College of Denver | $4,902 | $17,136 | $1,496 | - | $21,005 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $840 | $13,786 | $16,345 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Average | $7,439 | $17,928 | $1,316 | $15,785 | $19,391 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,439 for in-state students and $17,928 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.94% 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 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,260 | $28,092 | $10,780 | $29,503 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Community College of Denver | $4,586 | $16,235 | $4,902 | $17,136 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Average | $7,776 | $17,761 | $7,439 | $17,928 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,883 for state residents and $15,715 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Colorado Springs requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,644 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 | |
| Trinidad State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $10,523 | $12,996 | $10,635 | $12,714 |
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Community College of Denver | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Average | $11,014 | $16,429 | $12,883 | $15,715 |
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 $15,785 when a student lives on campus and $19,391 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 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Community College of Denver | - | - | $14,579 | $6,426 | - |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Average | $11,534 | $4,251 | $14,466 | $4,925 | - |