Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Community College of Aurora, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Community College of Aurora were $4,470 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $17,070. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $412 in-state and $412 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,058 | $16,658 |
| Fees | $412 | $412 |
| Total | $4,470 | $17,070 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Community College of Aurora charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Community College of Aurora prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Community College of Aurora is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Community College of Aurora Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Community College of Aurora has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,680 | $15,102 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,754 | $15,556 |
| One Year Ago | $3,754 | $15,404 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,058 | $16,658 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CCA has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 8.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $18,459 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.34%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,664. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.64%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $17,691.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,664 | $17,691 |
| In 2 Years | $4,866 | $18,334 |
| In 3 Years | $5,077 | $19,001 |
| In 4 Years | $5,297 | $19,692 |
| In 5 Years | $5,526 | $20,408 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $74,718, or close to $19,904 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Community College of Aurora, check out the Community College of Aurora Financial Aid page.