by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Colorado Mesa University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at Colorado Mesa University came in between $22,883.00 and up to $38,080.00 depending on your residency status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $22,883.00 for in-state students versus $38,080.00 for non-residents.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $9,927.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,956.00 |
| Total cost | $22,883.00 |
| That is 19% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,883.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,943.00 |
| Net price | $13,940.00 |
| That is 28% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,883.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,254.00 |
| Net price | $9,629.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $25,124.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,956.00 |
| Total cost | $38,080.00 |
| That is 98% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $38,080.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,943.00 |
| Net price | $29,137.00 |
| That is 51% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $38,080.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,254.00 |
| Net price | $24,826.00 |
| That is 29% above the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 4.0% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Freshman year | $10,017.00 | $14,501.00 | $23,804.00 |
| Senior year | $11,276.00 | $16,324.00 | $26,797.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $42,552.00 | $61,604.00 | $101,124.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,211.00 | $23,469.00 | $38,525.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $490.00 | $709.00 | $1,164.00 |
| Total amount paid | $58,763.00 | $85,072.00 | $139,649.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Freshman year | $10,017.00 | $14,501.00 | $23,804.00 |
| Senior year | $10,420.00 | $15,085.00 | $24,763.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $20,437.00 | $29,586.00 | $48,567.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,786.00 | $11,271.00 | $18,502.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $235.00 | $340.00 | $559.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,222.00 | $40,858.00 | $67,070.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Freshman year | $25,826.00 | $30,310.00 | $39,613.00 |
| Senior year | $29,073.00 | $34,121.00 | $44,594.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $109,711.00 | $128,762.00 | $168,283.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $41,796.00 | $49,054.00 | $64,110.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,263.00 | $1,482.00 | $1,937.00 |
| Total amount paid | $151,507.00 | $177,816.00 | $232,392.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Freshman year | $25,826.00 | $30,310.00 | $39,613.00 |
| Senior year | $26,865.00 | $31,531.00 | $41,208.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $52,691.00 | $61,841.00 | $80,822.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,073.00 | $23,559.00 | $30,790.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $606.00 | $712.00 | $930.00 |
| Total amount paid | $72,765.00 | $85,400.00 | $111,612.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $15,103.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $15,331.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,547.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $11,755.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,061.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,182.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,288.00 |
Use Colorado Mesa University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Colorado Mesa University comes to $11,000.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,750.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $11,000.00 |
| 75th | $24,250.00 |
| 90th | $36,140.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,000.00 |
| Middle income | $12,000.00 |
| High income | $10,950.00 |
Borrowers from lower-income families leave school with $1,050.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $11,042.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $11,000.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Colorado Mesa University hold $42.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Colorado Mesa University works out to $4,000.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Colorado Mesa University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 12.0% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Colorado Mesa University amount to $496,823,886.00 covering 28,449 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 183 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $7,283.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 9 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $4,160.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Colorado Mesa University, think through the questions below:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.