Tuition and Costs for Colorado Mountain College

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2025/2026 Tuition Rates Snapshot

Illustrated map of Colorado showing the CMC District Footprint.

In-district Tuition

$107/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's

$184/credit-hour
• BS Nursing
• AAS Dental Hygiene

In-state Tuition

$214/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's

$291/credit-hour
• BS Nursing
• AAS Dental Hygiene

Out-of-state Tuition

$545/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's

$622/credit-hour
• BS Nursing
• AAS Dental Hygiene

Western States/WUE

$321/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's

See eligible states/details

Residency Requirements and District Map

2026/2027 Tuition Rates Snapshot

Starting Fall 2026

In-district Tuition

$110/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's

$189/credit-hour
• BS Nursing
• AAS Dental Hygiene
• AAS Radiologic Technology

In-state Tuition

$220/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's

$299/credit-hour
• BS Nursing
• AAS Dental Hygiene
• AAS Radiologic Technology

Out-of-state Tuition

$560/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's

$639/credit-hour
• BS Nursing
• AAS Dental Hygiene
• AAS Radiologic Technology

Western States/WUE

$330/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's

See eligible states/details

Residency Requirements and District Map

Average Cost of Attendance

Below are the estimated costs to attend CMC: 15 credits per semester for two semesters at the 2026/2027 tuition rate. Your costs will be different if you take fewer or more credits. Actual expenses will vary depending on living arrangements and personal obligations.

In-District

In-State

WUE States

Out-of-State

Technology Fees

Student Activity Fee

In-District

In-District, On Campus

In-district student average costs of attendance at CMC, 15 credit hours for two semesters.

Costs	Category	Amount
Direct/CMC Billed Costs	In-District Tuition	$3,300
	Housing on campus*	$6,950
	Food on campus	$6,654
	Technology Usage Fee**	$150
	Sub-total, Direct Cost	$17,054
Indirect Costs	Estimated books, course materials, supplies and equipment	$890
	Transportation	$1,512
	Loan Fee Estimate (borrowers only)	$48
	Sub-total, Indirect Cost	$2,450
Direct + Indirect Costs	Total	$19,504
Includes $100 Technology fee per semester. *Residential campuses charge student activity and recreation/health fees between $180 to $460 per year depending on the location.

In-District, Off Campus

Costs	Category	Amount
Direct/CMC Billed Costs	In-District Tuition	$3,300
	Technology Usage Fee	$150
	Sub-total, Direct Cost	$3,450
Indirect Costs	Housing off campus	$12,807
	Food off campus	$4,635
	Estimated books, course materials, supplies and equipment	$890
	Transportation	$1,512
	Loan Fee Estimate (borrowers only)	$48
	Sub-total, Total Indirect Cost	$19,892
Direct + Indirect Costs	Total	$23,342

In-State

In-State, On Campus

In-state student average costs of attendance at CMC, 15 credit hours for two semesters.

Costs	Category	Amount
Direct/CMC Billed Costs	In-State Tuition	$6,600
	Housing on campus*	$6,950
	Food on campus	$6,654
	Technology Fee**	$150
	Total Direct Cost	$20,354
Indirect Costs	Estimated books, course materials, supplies and equipment	$890
	Transportation	$1,512
	Loan Fee Estimate (borrowers only)	$48
	Total Indirect Cost	$2,450
Direct + Indirect Costs	Total	$22,804
Includes $100 Technology fee per semester. *Residential campuses charge student activity and recreation/health fees between $180 to$460 per year depending on the location.

In-State, Off Campus

In-state student average costs of attendance at CMC, 15 credit hours for two semesters.

Costs	Category	Amount
Direct/CMC Billed Costs	In-State Tuition	$6,600
	Technology Fee	$150
	Total Direct Cost	$6,750
Indirect Costs	Housing off campus	$12,807
	Food off campus	$4,635
	Estimated books, course materials, supplies and equipment	$890
	Transportation	$1,512
	Loan Fee Estimate (borrowers only)	$48
	Total Indirect Cost	$19,892
Direct + Indirect Costs	Total	$26,642

WUE States

WUE States, On Campus

Average costs of attendance at CMC for Out-of-State students and students from WUE States, 15 credit hours for two semesters.

Costs	Category	Amount
Direct/CMC Billed Costs	WUE States Tuition	$9,900
	Housing on campus*	$6,950
	Food on campus	$6,654
	Technology Fee**	$150
	Total Direct Cost	$23,654
Indirect Costs	Estimated books, course materials, supplies and equipment	$890
	Transportation	$1,512
	Loan Fee Estimate (borrowers only)	$48
	Total Indirect Cost	$2,450
Direct + Indirect Costs	Total	$26,104
Includes $100 Technology fee per semester. *Residential campuses charge student activity and recreation/health fees between $180 to$460 per year depending on the location.

In-State, Off Campus

In-state student average costs of attendance at CMC, 15 credit hours for two semesters.

Costs	Category	Amount
Direct/CMC Billed Costs	WUE States Tuition	$9,900
	Technology Fee	$150
	Total Direct Cost	$10,050
Indirect Costs	Housing off campus	$12,807
	Food off campus	$4,635
	Estimated books, course materials, supplies and equipment	$890
	Transportation	$1,512
	Loan Fee Estimate (borrowers only)	$48
	Total Indirect Cost	$19,892
Direct + Indirect Costs	Total	$29,942

Out-of-State

Out-of-State, On Campus

Average costs of attendance at CMC for Out-of-State students, 15 credit hours for two semesters.

Costs	Category	Amount
Direct/CMC Billed Costs	Out-of-State Tuition	$16,800
	Housing on campus*	$6,950
	Food on campus	$6,654
	Technology Fee**	$150
	Total Direct Cost	$30,554
Indirect Costs	Estimated books, course materials, supplies and equipment	$890
	Transportation	$1,512
	Loan Fee Estimate (borrowers only)	$48
	Total Indirect Cost	$2,450
Direct + Indirect Costs	Total	$33,004
Includes $100 Technology fee per semester. *Residential campuses charge student activity and recreation/health fees between $180 to$460 per year depending on the location.

Out-of-State, Off Campus

In-state student average costs of attendance at CMC, 15 credit hours for two semesters.

Costs	Category	Amount
Direct/CMC Billed Costs	Out-of-State Tuition	$16,800
	Technology Fee	$150
	Total Direct Cost	$16,950
Indirect Costs	Housing off campus	$12,807
	Food off campus	$4,635
	Estimated books, course materials, supplies and equipment	$890
	Transportation	$1,512
	Loan Fee Estimate (borrowers only)	$48
	Total Indirect Cost	$19,892
Direct + Indirect Costs	Total	$36,842

Technology Fees

Technology Fees at CMC

To address the constantly changing technology environment and associated costs, CMC charges a Technology Fee based on enrollment. The approved Technology Fees are charged at:

$5 per credit hour
Maximum charge on 15 credits or $75 per semester

Students living in CMC residence halls pay an additional $100 per semester, which is included in their room charge.

Student Activity Fee

Student Activity Fees at CMC

All Colorado Mountain College students living in the Steamboat Springs, Spring Valley, or Leadville Residence Halls are required to pay a Student Activity Fee each semester.

Students not living in the residence halls but taking courses provided by CMC Steamboat Springs, Spring Valley, or Leadville also pay a Student Activity Fee based upon their credit load. See the chart below for specifics.

Students who pay the fee may attend social, athletic, and cultural events on campus free of charge or with a minimal fee. In addition to these events, the fee also funds student organizations and clubs. All events are planned and supervised by Student Government and the campus Student Activities Coordinator.

Credit Hours	Spring Valley*	Leadville	Steamboat Springs**
0-5.9	$0	$0	$0
6-8.9	$85	$60	$115
9-11.9+	$130	$120	$165

*All students taking 6+ credit hours at Spring Valley are required to pay a $100 per semester Recreation Center fee. This allows the students to use the center and climbing wall during the semester they have paid their fees during operational hours. This does not include Health and Wellness course fees.

**All students taking 6+ credit hours at Steamboat Springs are required to pay a $25 per semester fee dedicated to approved health, wellness and recreational programs. This does not include Health and Wellness course fees.

Colorado Mountain College Tuition Discounts

Students are permitted only one tuition discount while enrolled at the institution.

CMC Continuing Opportunity Tuition Discount

Continuing Opportunity Tuition Rate

Qualifying students who have continuously resided in the CMC service area for at least 12 consecutive months and have successfully completed ESL 9018 and ESL 9020 OR who successfully take the EAP placement assessment, as attested by CMC staff, will be charged the current in-district tuition rate for the courses in which they enroll as a part of their bachelor’s, associate, or certificate degree programs. Qualifying students must be 23 years of age or older and must not be a resident of another state or country or have domicile in a region outside of the CMC service area.

See the CMC Tuition and Costs page for more information about Colorado Mountain College Special Rates.

All discounts are approved by the board of trustees on an annual basis and subject to change or be discontinued at any time.

CMC District Employer Sponsored Tuition Discount

Your employer may help you qualify for in-district rates

The District Employer Sponsored Rate enables Colorado Mountain College to provide educational services for local tax-paying businesses who are paying for their employees’ credit courses without penalizing them for employees who do not meet state residency requirements.

Under this classification, the employer paying the tuition of the student must be an employer in our district and set up as a third-party organization for billing purposes, and then can pay the in-district rate for employees who are in-state or out-of-state residents involved in job-related training activities.

See more information about the Employer Tuition Discount

All discounts are approved by the board of trustees on an annual basis and subject to change or be discontinued at any time.

CMC Ute Nation Tuition Discount

CMC Out of State Second Homeowner Tuition Discount

Discounted rates for non-residents with homes in CMC districts

Students who are classified as non-residents (out-of-state) but who own a residence in the Colorado Mountain College district are allowed to register for up to 3 credits per semester at a rate equivalent to in-state rate. This can include one three-credit course or a combination of one-credit or two-credit courses adding up to three credits total. Or, students may enroll in one 4 or 5 credit course at this rate. (Students cannot take a series of courses that add up to either 4 or 5 credits with this rate.)

This Second Homeowner discount is only for Homeowners not dependents of homeowners.

If an out-of-state resident student takes more than the allowed number of credits within one semester, all credits (including the original credits) will be charged at the regular out-of-state rate. The tuition reduction cannot be used for online courses exclusively.

Starting Fall 2026, the Second Homeowner discount is expanding to apply to online courses in addition to on-campus classes. We are also increasing the maximum benefit to 5 credit hours per semester (previously 3) and removing the one-class limit, allowing those eligible to apply the discount to multiple courses in the same semester.

Contact an Admissions Representative to learn more.

All discounts are approved by the board of trustees on an annual basis and subject to change or be discontinued at any time.

CMC Senior Grant Tuition Discount

CMC Veterans and Active-Duty Military Tuition Discount

To honor your service, the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees is pleased to offer qualifying veterans and military families a 25% tuition discount off your tuition classification rate. This discount is for veterans, active-duty military, their spouses and dependents under 23-years-of-age. To learn more about the discount, please visit:

Veterans

Active Duty

All discounts are approved by the board of trustees on an annual basis and subject to change or be discontinued at any time.

For more information contact:

June Silva
Coordinator Military Services
970-384-8523 | military@coloradomtn.edu
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