by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Colorado Mesa University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Colorado Mesa University amounted to $9,927 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $25,124. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,120 in-state and $1,120 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,807 | $24,004 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| Total | $9,927 | $25,124 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Colorado Mesa University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Colorado Mesa University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Colorado Mesa University sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Colorado Mesa University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Colorado Mesa University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,020 | $21,342 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,261 | $21,983 |
| One Year Ago | $8,592 | $23,192 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,807 | $24,004 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Colorado Mesa has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 3.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $26,003 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.33%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,257. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.03%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $26,135.
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 | $10,257 | $26,135 |
| In 2 Years | $10,598 | $27,187 |
| In 3 Years | $10,950 | $28,281 |
| In 4 Years | $11,314 | $29,419 |
| In 5 Years | $11,690 | $30,603 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $111,022, versus roughly $43,119 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Colorado Mesa University, see the Colorado Mesa University Financial Aid page.
