In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Colorado Community Colleges is $5,143 for in-state and $8,262 for out-of-state students. For Colorado private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $20,295.
Compared to last year's tuition in Colorado, in-state tuition has increased by 3.35% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 3.61%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 5.17%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Colorado Community Colleges.
Colorado Community Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver has the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,010 and Otero College - Fort Lyon Colorado Coalition for the Homeless has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,048 among Colorado Community Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Colorado Community Colleges (2 year colleges) is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $5,143 for in-state and $8,262 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $20,295.
- The tuition per credit hour is $327 for state residents and $402 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,150.
- The living cost is $8,754 (on-campus) and $13,327 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Colorado Community Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Colorado Community Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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Apex College of Veterinary TechnologyColorado Springs, CO | $13,850 |
| $210 |
| $500 |
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$10,000 |
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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-BoulderBoulder, CO | $22,597 |
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Bel-Rea Institute of Animal TechnologyDenver, CO | $13,819 |
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| $891 |
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$16,785 |
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Colorado Academy of Veterinary TechnologyColorado Springs, CO | $19,691 |
| $228 |
| $1,300 |
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$9,500 |
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Colorado School of TradesLakewood, CO | $27,150 |
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IBMC CollegeFort Collins, CO | $15,300 |
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Intellitec College-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | $18,900 |
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Intellitec College-Grand JunctionGrand Junction, CO | $23,730 |
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Lincoln College of Technology-DenverDenver, CO | $37,010 |
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Northeastern Junior CollegeSterling, CO | $5,730 |
$8,267 | $676 |
$1,015 | $1,460 |
$8,228 |
$16,785 |
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Otero CollegeLa Junta, CO | $4,560 |
$7,270 | $169 |
$282 | $1,642 |
$9,280 |
$12,537 |
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Otero College - Fort Lyon Colorado Coalition for the HomelessLas Animas, CO | $4,418 |
$7,048 | - |
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Otero College - La Junta High SchoolLa Junta, CO | $4,418 |
$7,048 | - |
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Pickens Technical CollegeAurora, CO | $5,140 |
$9,250 | $137 |
$274 | $600 |
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$12,537 |
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Pima Medical Institute-AuroraAurora, CO | $17,183 |
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Pima Medical Institute-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO | $17,183 |
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Pima Medical Institute-DenverDenver, CO | $17,183 |
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Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyBroomfield, CO | $20,235 |
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| $1,658 |
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$15,144 |
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| Average | $4,853 | $16,817 | $327 | $402 | $1,150 | $8,754 | $13,327 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.