Colorado College Costs & 529 Plan Guide

Average tuition, fees, room & board for Colorado colleges in 2026-2027. Compare costs and plan your 529 savings.

🎓 Colorado College Cost Overview

PUBLIC IN-STATE (ANNUAL)

$24,500

$98,000 for 4 years

PUBLIC OUT-OF-STATE (ANNUAL)

$43,700

$174,800 for 4 years

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

$32,800

$131,200 for 4 years

PROJECTED IN 10 YEARS (5% INFLATION)

$159,632

$39,908/yr in 2035

💰 Colorado 529 Plan Tax Benefits

STATE TAX DEDUCTION

$20,000

Full deduction of contributions (was unlimited, capped at $20,000 per taxpayer in recent years)

FEDERAL TAX BENEFIT

Tax-Free Growth

All 529 earnings grow and are withdrawn tax-free for education

Residents of Colorado can deduct 529 plan contributions from their state taxable income. Full deduction of contributions (was unlimited, capped at $20,000 per taxpayer in recent years). This can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year on your state tax bill while building your child's college fund.

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College Savings Strategies for Colorado Families

To cover the full 4-year in-state cost at today's prices ($98,000), a Colorado family starting at birth would need to save approximately $454/month. Factoring in 5% annual cost inflation and 7% investment returns in a 529 plan, the recommended monthly savings increases to approximately $548.

Monthly Savings Targets for Colorado In-State

Starting Age	Monthly Savings Needed	Total Contributed	Est. 529 Growth
Age 0 (18 years)	$548/mo	$118,275	+$117,574
Age 5 (13 years)	$729/mo	$113,795	+$70,999
Age 10 (8 years)	$1,129/mo	$108,425	+$36,366
Age 13 (5 years)	$1,747/mo	$104,822	+$20,253