Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,095 when living on campus and $29,515 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,928 when living on campus and $39,348 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 | ||
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
| Trinidad State College | $4,468 | $7,100 | $1,460 | $14,772 | $21,105 |
| 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 |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Average | $9,623 | $19,456 | $1,242 | $15,230 | $18,649 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,623 for in-state students and $19,456 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.68% 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 | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Trinidad State College | $5,240 | $8,360 | $4,468 | $7,100 |
| 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 |
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| Average | $9,210 | $18,949 | $9,623 | $19,456 |
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 $15,170 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Colorado requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,842 and Colorado State University Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Trinidad State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 |
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| Average | $11,873 | $15,041 | $11,949 | $15,170 |
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 $15,230 when a student lives on campus and $18,649 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Trinidad State College | $8,346 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Average | $10,893 | $4,338 | $14,407 | $4,242 | - |