by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Published attendance costs at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design stands at about $33,950.00 a year.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $20,190.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,760.00 |
| Total cost | $33,950.00 |
| That is 4% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $33,950.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,142.00 |
| Net price | $28,808.00 |
| That is 12% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $33,950.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,658.00 |
| Net price | $26,292.00 |
| That is 20% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
The tables below project a full degree at the current published cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $26,292.00 | $28,808.00 | $33,950.00 |
| Senior year | $26,292.00 | $28,808.00 | $33,950.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $105,168.00 | $115,232.00 | $135,800.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $40,065.00 | $43,899.00 | $51,735.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,210.00 | $1,326.00 | $1,563.00 |
| Total amount paid | $145,233.00 | $159,131.00 | $187,535.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $26,292.00 | $28,808.00 | $33,950.00 |
| Senior year | $26,292.00 | $28,808.00 | $33,950.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $52,584.00 | $57,616.00 | $67,900.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,033.00 | $21,950.00 | $25,867.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $605.00 | $663.00 | $781.00 |
| Total amount paid | $72,617.00 | $79,566.00 | $93,767.00 |
| See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section. |
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $32,363.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $28,037.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $23,444.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $26,409.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $28,579.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $31,693.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $32,376.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is $9,500.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,234.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $9,500.00 |
| 75th | $29,500.00 |
| 90th | $41,956.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500.00 |
| Middle income | $9,500.00 |
| High income | $10,110.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $11,000.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. 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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is $713.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.4% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design come to $119,394,237.00 across 6,459 student borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 115 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $17,467.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 24 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,448.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, the questions below are worth your time:
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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.