2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Colorado is $8,970 for Residents and $22,143 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Colorado is $8,970 for Colorado residents and $22,143 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Colorado, the average tuition & fees are $26,227 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Colorado is $12,954 for Colorado residents and $21,140 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Colorado, the average graduate tuition is $19,668.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,666 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $16,939. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Colorado is $26,582 for residents and $39,755 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $43,266. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $20,060 for Colorado residents and $25,425 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Colorado
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$26,582$39,755
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$20,060$25,425
Private 4 Years Colleges$43,266

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Colorado, 84 schools out of 90 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 33 public and 50 private colleges in Colorado. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Colorado is $8,970 for Colorado residents and $22,143 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $25,330
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,303 for residents and $9,669 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Colorado
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$8,970$22,143
Private 4 Years Colleges$25,330
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$4,303$9,669
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$17,073

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Colorado, 33 schools out of 90 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Colorado is $11,197 for Colorado residents and $19,429 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $19,021
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Colorado
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$11,197$19,429
Private Schools$19,021

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Colorado is $287 for Colorado residents and $821 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,134
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $634 for Colorado residents and $1,096 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $729
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Colorado
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$287$821
Private 4 Years Colleges$1,134
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$153$396
Graduate
Public Schools$634$1,096
Private Schools$729

Average Living Costs at colleges in Colorado

At colleges in Colorado, the average living cost is $15,666 when a student lives on campus facility and $16,939 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Colorado
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$15,604$17,205
Private Schools$15,879$16,481

Most Searched Colorado Colleges (last 30 days)

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Colorado
University of Denver
$56,439
Regis University
$42,220
Colorado School of Mines
$42,120
University of Colorado Boulder
$40,356
Colorado Christian University
$37,432
Highest Graduate Tuition in Colorado
University of Denver
$55,563
Colorado School of Mines
$42,138
University of Colorado Boulder
$36,570
Rocky Vista University
$35,245
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
$29,220

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