Paying for University of Colorado Colorado Springs

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,438 -15.69%	$23,955 7.27%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$15,131 3.92%	$26,072 -7.97%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are $10,438 for Colorado residents and $23,955 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at UCCS.

81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,741. It could cover 28.14% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,175 for Colorado residents and $35,692 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UCCS's 4-year tuition is $40,757 for Colorado residents and $102,829 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $117,566 for Colorado residents and $179,638 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $10,438 for Colorado residents and $23,955 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -15.69% for Colorado residents and increased by 7.27% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UCCS is $8,801 for Colorado residents and $25,696 for out-of-state students, a 7.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UCCS Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,380	$22,332	$16,060
2023-2024	$10,438	$23,955	$17,078
Change % 2023-2024	-15.69%	7.27%	6.34%
2024-2025	$8,801	$25,696	$18,161

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $15,131 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $26,072. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UCCS is $15,724 for Colorado residents and $23,994 for out-of-state students , a 8% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

UCCS Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,560	$28,330	$16,060
2023-2024	$15,131	$26,072	$17,078
Change % 2023-2024	3.92%	-7.97%	6.34%
2024-2025	$15,724	$23,994	$18,161

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UCCS. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $493 for Colorado residents and $935 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $817 for Colorado residents and $1,425 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$448	$843
	2023-2024	$493	$935
	2024-2025	$543	$1,037
Graduate	2022-2023	$771	$1,214
	2023-2024	$817	$1,425
	2024-2025	$866	$1,673

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,078 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.34% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 11.18% compared to the previous year.

The UCCS's 2024 on-campus COA is $28,916 for state residents and $42,433 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $30,138 for state residents and $43,655 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UCCS
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,438
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$23,955
Room & Board	$12,278	$13,500
Personal Expenses	$4,800	$4,800
Books & Supplies	$1,400
COA (In-State)	$28,916	$30,138
COA (Out-of-State)	$42,433	$43,655

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UCCS?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UCCS is $40,757 for Colorado residents and $102,829 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UCCS 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,338	$10,238	$10,139	$10,042	$40,757
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,636	$25,337	$26,057	$26,798	$102,829
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,238	$10,139	$10,042	$9,945	$40,364
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,337	$26,057	$26,798	$27,561	$105,753
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,139	$10,042	$9,945	$9,849	$39,976
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,057	$26,798	$27,561	$28,344	$108,761
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,042	$9,945	$9,849	$9,754	$39,591
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,798	$27,561	$28,344	$29,150	$111,854
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,945	$9,849	$9,754	$9,661	$39,209
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,561	$28,344	$29,150	$29,979	$115,035

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $117,566 for Colorado residents and $179,638 for out-of-state students.

UCCS 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,090	$29,280	$29,573	$29,875	$117,566
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,389	$44,379	$45,405	$46,465	$179,638
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,280	$29,487	$29,789	$30,100	$118,422
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,379	$45,405	$46,465	$47,562	$183,811
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,487	$29,709	$30,020	$30,342	$119,340
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,405	$46,465	$47,562	$48,694	$188,125
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,709	$29,946	$30,268	$30,599	$120,320
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,465	$47,562	$48,694	$49,862	$192,583
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,946	$30,199	$30,530	$30,872	$121,360
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,562	$48,694	$49,862	$51,068	$197,185

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 81% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $90,602 for Colorado residents and $152,674 for out-of-state students.

UCCS 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,349	$22,539	$22,832	$23,134	$90,602
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,648	$37,638	$38,664	$39,724	$152,674
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,539	$22,746	$23,048	$23,359	$91,458
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,638	$38,664	$39,724	$40,821	$156,847
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,746	$22,968	$23,279	$23,601	$92,376
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,664	$39,724	$40,821	$41,953	$161,161
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,968	$23,205	$23,527	$23,858	$93,356
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,724	$40,821	$41,953	$43,121	$165,619
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,205	$23,458	$23,789	$24,131	$94,396
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,821	$41,953	$43,121	$44,327	$170,221

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Colorado Colorado Springs	$10,438	$23,955
University of Colorado Boulder	$15,556	$41,943
Colorado State University-Fort Collins	$13,009	$33,765
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	$10,017	$28,209
Front Range Community College	$4,740	$16,974
Metropolitan State University of Denver	$10,780	$29,503