by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Colorado Northwestern Community 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 Northwestern Community College stood at $4,594 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $7,304. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for added up to $536 in-state and $536 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,058 | $6,768 |
| Fees | $536 | $536 |
| Total | $4,594 | $7,304 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Colorado Northwestern Community College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Colorado Northwestern Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Colorado Northwestern Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Colorado Northwestern Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Colorado Northwestern Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,680 | $6,136 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,754 | $6,258 |
| One Year Ago | $3,941 | $6,571 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,058 | $6,768 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CNCC has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $7,522 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.54%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,756. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.46%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $7,557.
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 | $4,756 | $7,557 |
| In 2 Years | $4,924 | $7,818 |
| In 3 Years | $5,098 | $8,088 |
| In 4 Years | $5,278 | $8,368 |
| In 5 Years | $5,464 | $8,657 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $31,831, or about $20,056 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Colorado Northwestern Community College, head to the Colorado Northwestern Community College Financial Aid page.
