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Community-college tuition in Colorado

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Colorado, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Colorado.

  1. Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyBroomfield, CO$20,235
  2. Colorado Academy of Veterinary TechnologyColorado Springs, CO$19,721
  3. Apex College of Veterinary TechnologyColorado Springs, CO$13,850
  4. Bel-Rea Institute of Animal TechnologyDenver, CO$13,819
  5. Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeRangely, CO$4,594
  6. Lamar Community CollegeLamar, CO$4,550
  7. Community College of AuroraAurora, CO$4,470

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Colorado community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Colorado report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Colorado, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Colorado resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.