Paying for Colorado State University-Fort Collins

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,009 3.58%	$33,765 3.84%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$13,584 0.70%	$29,786 1.94%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Colorado State University-Fort Collins) are $13,009 for Colorado residents and $33,765 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

54% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,670. It could cover 34.56% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,882 for Colorado residents and $41,638 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins's 4-year tuition is $55,093 for Colorado residents and $143,330 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $149,223 for Colorado residents and $237,461 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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $13,009 for Colorado residents and $33,765 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.58% for Colorado residents and increased by 3.84% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $13,475 for Colorado residents and $35,061 for out-of-state students, a 3.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,559	$32,517	$16,375
2023-2024	$13,009	$33,765	$18,343
Change % 2023-2024	3.58%	3.84%	12.02%
2024-2025	$13,475	$35,061	$20,548

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $13,584 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $29,786. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $13,679 for Colorado residents and $30,363 for out-of-state students , a 1.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,490	$29,220	$16,375
2023-2024	$13,584	$29,786	$18,343
Change % 2023-2024	0.70%	1.94%	12.02%
2024-2025	$13,679	$30,363	$20,548

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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $468 for Colorado residents and $1,553 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $620 for Colorado residents and $1,520 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$450	$1,493
	2023-2024	$468	$1,553
	2024-2025	$487	$1,615
Graduate	2022-2023	$602	$1,476
	2023-2024	$620	$1,520
	2024-2025	$639	$1,565

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,343 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 12.02% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 15.66% compared to the previous year.

The Colorado State University-Fort Collins's 2024 on-campus COA is $32,552 for state residents and $53,308 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,625 for state residents and $52,381 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Colorado State University-Fort Collins
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,009
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$33,765
Room & Board	$15,606	$14,679
Personal Expenses	$2,737	$2,737
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$32,552	$31,625
COA (Out-of-State)	$53,308	$52,381

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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Colorado State University-Fort Collins is $55,093 for Colorado residents and $143,330 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.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,308	$13,613	$13,926	$14,246	$55,093
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,573	$35,399	$36,246	$37,113	$143,330
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,613	$13,926	$14,246	$14,573	$56,358
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,399	$36,246	$37,113	$38,000	$146,758
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,926	$14,246	$14,573	$14,908	$57,652
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,246	$37,113	$38,000	$38,909	$150,268
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,246	$14,573	$14,908	$15,250	$58,976
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,113	$38,000	$38,909	$39,840	$153,862
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,573	$14,908	$15,250	$15,600	$60,331
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,000	$38,909	$39,840	$40,792	$157,541

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 $149,223 for Colorado residents and $237,461 for out-of-state students.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$34,324	$36,220	$38,251	$40,428	$149,223
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$55,588	$58,006	$60,571	$63,295	$237,461
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,220	$38,251	$40,428	$42,761	$157,661
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$58,006	$60,571	$63,295	$66,188	$248,061
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$38,251	$40,428	$42,761	$45,262	$166,703
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$60,571	$63,295	$66,188	$69,264	$259,319
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$40,428	$42,761	$45,262	$47,946	$176,397
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$63,295	$66,188	$69,264	$72,535	$271,283
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$42,761	$45,262	$47,946	$50,825	$186,794
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$66,188	$69,264	$72,535	$76,017	$284,004

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 54% 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 $102,543 for Colorado residents and $190,781 for out-of-state students.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,654	$24,550	$26,581	$28,758	$102,543
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,918	$46,336	$48,901	$51,625	$190,781
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,550	$26,581	$28,758	$31,091	$110,981
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,336	$48,901	$51,625	$54,518	$201,381
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,581	$28,758	$31,091	$33,592	$120,023
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$48,901	$51,625	$54,518	$57,594	$212,639
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,758	$31,091	$33,592	$36,276	$129,717
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$51,625	$54,518	$57,594	$60,865	$224,603
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$31,091	$33,592	$36,276	$39,155	$140,114
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$54,518	$57,594	$60,865	$64,347	$237,324

	In-State	Out-of-State
Colorado State University-Fort Collins	$13,009	$33,765
University of New Mexico-Main Campus	$8,115	$26,451
Boise State University	$8,782	$26,976
San Diego State University	$8,290	$20,170
University of Nevada-Reno	$8,994	$25,950
University of Nevada-Las Vegas	$9,142	$26,099