Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,444 when living on campus and $31,681 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,441 when living on campus and $46,677 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,855 | $25,852 | $1,373 | $16,216 | $19,452 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,855 for in-state students and $25,852 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Metropolitan State University of Denver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,503 and Adams State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,848 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| 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 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,268 | $24,700 | $10,855 | $25,852 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,949 for state residents and $17,100 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Colorado requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,842 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| 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 |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,605 | $16,719 | $11,949 | $17,100 |
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 $16,216 when a student lives on campus and $19,452 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Northern Colorado | $15,230 | $3,238 | $14,678 | $3,790 | - |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | - | - | $14,679 | $6,120 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,392 | $3,824 | $14,679 | $4,773 | - |