Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,330 when living on campus and $28,498 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,011 when living on campus and $43,178 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-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $840 | $13,786 | $16,345 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| 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 | $8,080 | $22,761 | $1,425 | $17,825 | $18,993 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,080 for in-state students and $22,761 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University-Fort Collins requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,751 and Colorado Mountain College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,540 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| 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 | $7,813 | $21,682 | $8,080 | $22,761 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,266 for state residents and $27,917 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.32% 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 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,200.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 | $11,019 | $27,020 | $11,266 | $27,917 |
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 $17,825 when a student lives on campus and $18,993 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-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| 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 | $14,215 | $3,610 | $14,679 | $4,314 | - |
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