Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,431 when living on campus and $28,282 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,908 when living on campus and $42,759 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
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 Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
Average | $9,445 | $23,923 | $1,337 | $15,648 | $17,499 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,445 for in-state students and $23,923 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 and Colorado Mountain College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,540 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
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 Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
Average | $8,453 | $22,575 | $9,445 | $23,923 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,057 for state residents and $23,133 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,407 and Western Colorado University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,000.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
Community College of Denver | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
Average | $14,189 | $22,536 | $14,057 | $23,133 |
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 $15,648 when a student lives on campus and $17,499 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
Community College of Denver | - | - | $14,579 | $6,426 | - |
Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
Average | $12,818 | $2,830 | $13,950 | $3,549 | - |