by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Colorado State University-Fort Collins, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were $13,373 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $34,783. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for added up to $2,763 in-state and $2,763 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,610 | $32,020 |
| Fees | $2,763 | $2,763 |
| Total | $13,373 | $34,783 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Colorado State University-Fort Collins cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Colorado State University-Fort Collins tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Colorado State University-Fort Collins sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Colorado State University-Fort Collins Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Colorado State University-Fort Collins has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,710 | $28,990 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,218 | $30,078 |
| One Year Ago | $10,186 | $31,041 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,610 | $32,020 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Colorado State has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $35,880 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.96%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $13,768. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.32%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $35,936.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,768 | $35,936 |
| In 2 Years | $14,175 | $37,127 |
| In 3 Years | $14,594 | $38,358 |
| In 4 Years | $15,025 | $39,630 |
| In 5 Years | $15,469 | $40,944 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $151,051, or close to $57,562 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, head to the Colorado State University-Fort Collins Financial Aid page.
