What's the difference in cost between UCCS in-state and out-of-state tuition?

Does anyone here know the tuition differences between in-state and out-of-state at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)? I'm currently living out of state, but my family may relocate before I graduate. Would it make a big difference cost-wise if that happened? Thanks in advance.

Yes, the cost does differ significantly for in-state and out-of-state students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). For the 2024-2025 academic year, the undergraduate in-state tuition is approximately $6,700, excluding fees, room and board, and other costs. In contrast, the out-of-state tuition is significantly higher, around $12,400.

The exact cost varies slightly from year to year due to inflation and other factors. But, generally, out-of-state tuition is about double the in-state tuition. In this case, it's more than double. This is a common practice in public universities because they are subsidized by state taxpayers, and therefore, offer a discounted tuition rate to residents of the state.

Thus, if your family were to relocate to Colorado and establish residency before you begin at UCCS, you could end up saving a substantial amount on tuition fees. It's important to bear in mind, though, that each state has its residency requirements which you'd need to satisfy to qualify for in-state tuition. In Colorado, one key requirement is that you must live in the state for 12 consecutive months before the first day of classes. I recommend researching the specific guidelines for establishing residency in Colorado to ensure you meet all necessary criteria.

Remember also that tuition is only one part of the cost of attending college. Room and board, books, personal expenses, and other fees also add to the total price, and these costs can vary greatly by school. Do consider all aspects of the cost of attendance in planning for college. You can use UCCS's Net Price Calculator to estimate your total cost of attendance, with other fees included: https://data.uccs.edu/institutionaldata/net-price-calculators.