Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Colorado Mountain College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Colorado Mountain College were $5,112 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $12,840. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $120 in-state and $120 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,992 | $12,720 |
| Fees | $120 | $120 |
| Total | $5,112 | $12,840 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Colorado Mountain College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Colorado Mountain College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Colorado Mountain College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Colorado Mountain College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Colorado Mountain College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,560 | $11,184 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,680 | $11,520 |
| One Year Ago | $4,800 | $12,240 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,992 | $12,720 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Colorado Mountain College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $13,343 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.70%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,199. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.80%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $13,328.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,199 | $13,328 |
| In 2 Years | $5,287 | $13,834 |
| In 3 Years | $5,377 | $14,360 |
| In 4 Years | $5,468 | $14,906 |
| In 5 Years | $5,561 | $15,472 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $56,428, or close to $21,331 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Colorado Mountain College, head to the Colorado Mountain College Financial Aid page.