Tuition and Costs for Colorado Mountain College
Affordable college. It’s a thing.
If you’re like most students or parents, you worry about the burden of student loan debt. Colorado Mountain College’s commitment to affordable, high-quality education helps you graduate with less debt.
Our bachelor’s degree tuition is one of the lowest in the country and the lowest in Colorado. That means you’ll take on an average of $8,000 less in student loans – among the lowest student debt burdens in Colorado. And that means when you graduate, you won’t be crushed by debt just as you’re starting your career.
Compare our costs and see why low-debt degrees are smarter…
Affording College – Made Easier

Tuition Rates Snapshot
In-district Tuition
$85/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$110/credit-hour
BA Education
$125/credit-hour
BS Nursing
In-state Tuition
$185/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$210/credit-hour
BA Education
$225/credit-hour
BS Nursing
Service Area Tuition
$175/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$200/credit-hour
BA Education
$215/credit-hour
BS Nursing
Western States/WUE
$278/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$303/credit-hour
BA Education
Out-of-state Tuition
$466/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$491/credit-hour
BA Education
$506/credit-hour
BS Nursing
Average Cost of Attendance
Below are the estimated costs to attend CMC: 15 credits per semester for two semesters. 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 student average costs of attendance at CMC, 15 credit hours for two semester.
Budgetary Category | In-District |
---|---|
Tuition | $2,550 |
On Campus Living Expenses* | 10,431 |
Off Campus Living Expenses (estimated) | 11,439 |
Technology Usage Fee | 100 |
Res Hall Technology Usage Fee | 200 |
Estimated Books & Supplies | 870 |
In State / Non Resident Transportation | 1,666 |
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST / ON CAMPUS | $14,151 |
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST / OFF CAMPUS | $14,959 |
*Residential campuses charge a student activity fee of up to $240 per year. |
Colorado Mountain College Special Rates
Students are permitted only one tuition discount while enrolled at the institution.
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Tuition and fees for one year (30 credit hours). Source: CDHE Tuition and Fees Report, Fiscal Year 2019-20.