Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,674 when living on campus and $23,033 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,455 when living on campus and $25,814 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 Mountain College | $5,100 | $12,540 | $840 | $13,786 | $16,345 |
| Taft University System | $4,320 | $290 | - | - | |
| Aspen University | $6,264 | $1,500 | - | $20,610 | |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Colorado Heights University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,100 | $7,881 | $788 | $13,786 | $17,145 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,100 for in-state students and $7,881 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado Mountain College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,540 and Taft University System has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,320 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
| Taft University System | $3,740 | $4,320 | ||
| Aspen University | $6,500 | $6,264 | ||
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| Colorado Heights University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,690 | $7,615 | $5,100 | $7,881 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,043 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado State University Global requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $9,000 and Aspen University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,485.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Taft University System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Aspen University | $4,500 | $5,085 | ||
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| Colorado Heights University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,000 | $6,750 | $7,043 | |
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 $13,786 when a student lives on campus and $17,145 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
| Taft University System | - | - | - | - | - |
| Aspen University | - | - | $11,842 | $8,768 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Colorado Heights University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,120 | $1,666 | $13,190 | $3,955 | - |