by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Copper Mountain Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Copper Mountain Community College were $1,390 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $13,570. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $10 in-state and $10 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $13,560 |
| Fees | $10 | $10 |
| Total | $1,390 | $13,570 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Copper Mountain Community College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Copper Mountain Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Copper Mountain Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Copper Mountain Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Copper Mountain Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $9,072 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $11,040 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,380 | $13,560 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at CMC has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 22.8%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $16,667 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 8.26%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,504. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 17.18%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $15,901.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,504 | $15,901 |
| In 2 Years | $1,628 | $18,633 |
| In 3 Years | $1,762 | $21,834 |
| In 4 Years | $1,907 | $25,585 |
| In 5 Years | $2,064 | $29,981 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $81,953, versus roughly $6,801 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Copper Mountain Community College, go to the Copper Mountain Community College Financial Aid page.
