Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,120 when living on campus and $28,350 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,636 when living on campus and $37,866 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 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,883 | $17,116 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,853 | $18,369 | $1,206 | $15,061 | $18,291 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,853 for in-state students and $18,369 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Colorado University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,683 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 | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Pueblo Community College | $4,626 | $16,275 | $4,883 | $17,116 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,565 | $17,817 | $8,853 | $18,369 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,425 for state residents and $11,517 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Colorado University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,000 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 | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Pueblo Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,734 | $11,543 | $10,425 | $11,517 |
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 $15,061 when a student lives on campus and $18,291 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 | - |
| Pueblo Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Colorado State University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,128 | $3,933 | $14,353 | $3,938 | - |