by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Colorado Springs were $10,149 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $24,336. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for totaled $1,896 in-state and $1,896 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,253 | $22,440 |
| Fees | $1,896 | $1,896 |
| Total | $10,149 | $24,336 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will University of Colorado Colorado Springs charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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 | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Colorado Colorado Springs lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at University of Colorado Colorado Springs has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,296 | $19,752 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,632 | $20,544 |
| One Year Ago | $8,012 | $18,792 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,253 | $22,440 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UCCS has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 19.4%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $29,060 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.01%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $10,657. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 5.20%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $25,600.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,657 | $25,600 |
| In 2 Years | $11,190 | $26,930 |
| In 3 Years | $11,750 | $28,329 |
| In 4 Years | $12,338 | $29,801 |
| In 5 Years | $12,956 | $31,349 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $110,660, or close to $45,935 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, go to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Financial Aid page.
