Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,737 when living on campus and $26,821 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,150 when living on campus and $37,234 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 | ||
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| 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 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Average | $7,994 | $18,406 | $1,200 | $16,544 | $17,627 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,994 for in-state students and $18,406 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.62% 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 State University Global has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $4,980 | $11,820 | $5,100 | $12,540 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| Average | $7,846 | $17,593 | $7,994 | $18,406 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,584 for state residents and $15,715 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.09% 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 Fort Lewis College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,092.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| Colorado Mountain College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| Average | $10,150 | $15,393 | $13,584 | $15,715 |
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 $16,544 when a student lives on campus and $17,627 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| Colorado Mountain College | $12,120 | $1,666 | $14,679 | $1,666 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Average | $13,705 | $2,838 | $14,353 | $3,275 | - |