Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,202 when living on campus and $30,963 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,380 when living on campus and $47,140 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 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,283 | $26,461 | $1,353 | $18,566 | $19,326 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,283 for in-state students and $26,461 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 and Red Rocks Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,947 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 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,814 | $25,810 | $10,283 | $26,461 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,524 for state residents and $25,882 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,407 and Red Rocks Community College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,852.
| 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 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,101 | $25,934 | $14,524 | $25,882 |
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 $18,566 when a student lives on campus and $19,326 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 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| University of Colorado System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,614 | $3,952 | $14,550 | $4,777 | - |