Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,978 when living on campus and $28,671 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,018 when living on campus and $42,711 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 | ||
Red Rocks Community College | $4,707 | $16,947 | $1,460 | - | $21,105 |
Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $10,017 | $28,209 | $1,460 | $21,346 | $21,105 |
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $8,527 | $22,567 | $1,490 | $17,961 | $18,654 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,527 for in-state students and $22,567 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,209 and Red Rocks Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,947 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Red Rocks Community College | $4,471 | $16,135 | $4,707 | $16,947 |
Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,634 | $26,890 | $10,017 | $28,209 |
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,154 | $21,442 | $8,527 | $22,567 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,193 for state residents and $15,947 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,200 and Fort Lewis College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,092.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $8,548 | $24,820 | $8,947 | $26,047 |
Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $9,415 | $15,168 | $10,193 | $15,947 |
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 $17,961 when a student lives on campus and $18,654 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) | |
Red Rocks Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $14,920 | $6,426 | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $13,357 | $4,604 | $13,594 | $5,060 | - |