University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, COPublicRank 1537 of 1,732Traditional rank 1007 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,562 |
| $30–48k | $11,986 |
| $48–75k | $14,717 |
| $75–110k | $20,289 |
| $110k+ | $21,830 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $9,129 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $9,712 |
| Change | $583 (+6.4%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $20,492 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $12,278 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident tuition + fees 2025-26 | $13,034 |
| Resident tuition + fees 2026-27 | $13,479 |
| Change | +3.4% |
| Nonresident tuition + fees 2026-27 | — |
Source: University of Colorado FY2026-27 cost of attendance estimate, www.cu.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +14.0% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 45% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 67% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 26% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 41% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,000 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$1,050 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
Compare with other colleges Compare with the two most similar
More: all CO colleges · how aid changes after year one · lowest net price for low-income families · 2026-27 state cost reports
Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | $6,697 | −$228 |
| Colorado Mountain College | $6,642 | $107 |
| Pikes Peak State College | $6,491 | $73 |
| Morgan Community College | $6,285 | −$2,064 |
| Western Colorado University | $7,169 | −$2,820 |
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