For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Colorado is $8,772 for Colorado residents and $21,728 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Colorado, the average tuition & fees are $25,533 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Colorado is $13,057 for Colorado residents and $21,113 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Colorado, the average graduate tuition is $23,796.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $16,561 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $18,760. 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 Attendance (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 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Colorado is $27,062 for residents and $40,018 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $43,640. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $20,577 for Colorado residents and $24,888 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $27,062 | $40,018 |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $20,577 | $24,888 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $43,640 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Colorado, 88 out of 94 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 34 public and 47 private colleges in Colorado. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Colorado is $8,772 for Colorado residents and $21,728 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,509
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,427 for residents and $8,738 for out-of-state students.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $8,772 | $21,728 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $24,509 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $4,427 | $8,738 |
| Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $17,646 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Colorado, 35 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Colorado is $11,348 for Colorado residents and $19,451 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $22,761
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $11,348 | $19,451 |
| Private Schools | $22,761 | |
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 $293 for Colorado residents and $818 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,241
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $635 for Colorado residents and $1,091 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $931
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $293 | $818 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $1,241 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $152 | $344 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $635 | $1,091 |
| Private Schools | $931 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Colorado
At colleges in Colorado, the average living cost is $16,561 when a student lives on campus facility and $18,760 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $16,400 | $19,078 |
| Private Schools | $17,111 | $18,212 |
