The Most Expensive Colleges in Colorado by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
The highest priced four year colleges in Colorado are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the most expensive college in Colorado? Leading the colleges list is Colorado College in Colorado Springs with an out of state total cost of $76,978.
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All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Colorado CollegeColorado Springs, Private Not For Profit |
$76,978 | NA | NA |
#2 University of DenverDenver, Private Not For Profit |
$70,493 | 82 | 79 |
#3 Colorado School of MinesGolden, Public Not For Profit |
$57,624 | 75 | 61 |
#4 University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, Public Not For Profit |
$55,190 | 70 | 59 |
#5 Regis UniversityDenver, Private Not For Profit |
$54,032 | 66 | 69 |
#6 Johnson & Wales University DenverDenver, Private Not For Profit |
$47,696 | NA | NA |
#7 Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, Private Not For Profit |
$47,630 | NA | NA |
#8 Naropa UniversityBoulder, Private Not For Profit |
$46,572 | NA | NA |
#9 Colorado State University Fort CollinsFort Collins, Public Not For Profit |
$45,829 | 62 | 55 |
#10 Metropolitan State College of DenverDenver, Public Not For Profit |
$42,122 | 26 | 2 |
#11 University of Colorado DenverDenver, Public Not For Profit |
$41,626 | 62 | 49 |
#12 University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, Public Not For Profit |
$37,137 | 46 | 31 |
#13 Platt College AuroraAurora, Private For Profit |
$36,334 | NA | NA |
#14 Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, Public Not For Profit |
$35,147 | 38 | 12 |
#15 University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, Public Not For Profit |
$33,942 | NA | NA |
#16 Western State Colorado UniversityGunnison, Public Not For Profit |
$33,736 | 40 | 19 |
#17 Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignDenver, Private For Profit |
$33,603 | NA | NA |
#18 Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, Public Not For Profit |
$32,912 | 37 | 43 |
#19 Denver School of NursingDenver, Private For Profit |
$28,932 | NA | NA |
#20 Adams State CollegeAlamosa, Public Not For Profit |
$28,900 | NA | NA |