CSU Pueblo 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,005

Cost of attendance at Colorado State University Pueblo in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,659

Cost of attendance at Colorado State University Pueblo in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Colorado State University Pueblo was $14,013. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CSU Pueblo

CSU Pueblo net price calculator

$14,013

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Colorado and nationwide.

Colorado's average	$14,122
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of CSU Pueblo for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,013	$625 (5%)	$10,777	$11,947	$14,603	$18,168	$19,266
2021	$13,388	$1,409 (10%)	$11,243	$11,440	$13,811	$17,343	$19,182
2020	$14,797	$2,554 (21%)	$11,363	$11,831	$15,799	$17,886	$20,161
2019	$12,243	$2,745 (18%)	$10,276	$10,381	$13,206	$16,378	$17,336
2018	$14,988	$2,101 (16%)	$12,823	$13,316	$15,921	$18,509	$19,612
2017	$12,887	$1,209 (10%)	$10,626	$11,360	$14,141	$17,045	$17,381
2016	$11,678	$107	$9,395	$9,704	$13,588	$15,496	$15,584
2015	$11,785	$699 (6%)	$9,717	$11,352	$13,486	$16,097	$16,457
2014	$12,484	--	$11,012	$11,382	$14,678	$16,357	$16,879

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Colorado State University Pueblo's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,158	$971 (4%)	$9,005	$17,299	$1,854
2021	$27,187	$310 (1%)	$8,591	$16,796	$1,800
2020	$26,877	$1,481 (5%)	$8,407	$16,670	$1,800
2019	$28,358	$3,552 (14%)	$10,408	$16,150	$1,800
2018	$24,806	$114	$8,072	$14,934	$1,800
2017	$24,692	$1,488 (6%)	$9,519	$14,033	$1,140
2016	$23,204	$1,552 (7%)	$8,282	$13,722	$1,200
2015	$21,652	$588 (3%)	$7,834	$12,618	$1,200
2014	$21,064	$189	$7,327	$12,537	$1,200
2013	$20,875	--	$7,327	$12,348	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does CSU Pueblo provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 699 dormitories available to its students at $6,250 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at CSU Pueblo is $694 per month.
Does CSU Pueblo provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at CSU Pueblo for one academic year is $4,920, which works out to $547 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CSU Pueblo estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,854.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CSU Pueblo estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,516

If living off-campus, with family: $5,362

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,516
How much is CSU Pueblo application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CSU Pueblo offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Colorado State University Pueblo cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$272	$323
For out-of-state students	$550	$962

Housing and Meal

Colorado State University Pueblo offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Colorado State University Pueblo for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,920	$6,250	N/A	21	699
2021	$4,640	$6,150	N/A	19	875
2020	$4,640	$6,100	N/A	19	875
2019	$4,510	$5,960	N/A	19	914
2018	$4,380	$5,830	N/A	19	940
2017	$4,250	$5,660	N/A	30	895
2016	$4,120	$5,516	N/A	0	901

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Colorado State University Pueblo during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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