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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…
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2022/2023 Tuition Rates Snapshot
In-district Tuition
$95/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$120/credit-hour
BA Education
$135/credit-hour
BS Nursing
In-state Tuition
$195/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$220/credit-hour
BA Education
$235/credit-hour
BS Nursing
Service Area Tuition
$185/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$210/credit-hour
BA Education
$225/credit-hour
BS Nursing
Western States/WUE
$293/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$318/credit-hour
BA Education
Out-of-state Tuition
$480/credit-hour
Associate & Bachelor's
$505/credit-hour
BA Education
$520/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 semesters.
| Budgetary Category | In-District |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,850 |
| On Campus Living Expenses* | $11,320 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses (estimated) | $12,411 |
| Technology Usage Fee | $100 |
| Res Hall Technology Usage Fee | $200 |
| Estimated Books & Supplies | $840 |
| In State / Non Resident Transportation | $1,666 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST / ON CAMPUS | $16,976 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST / OFF CAMPUS | $18,067 |
| *Residential campuses charge a student activity fee of up to $240 per year. | |
In-state student average costs of attendance at CMC, 15 credit hours for two semesters.
| Budgetary Category | In-State |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,850 |
| On Campus Living Expenses* | $11,320 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses (estimated) | $12,411 |
| Technology Usage Fee | $100 |
| Res Hall Technology Usage Fee | $200 |
| Estimated Books & Supplies | $840 |
| In State / Non Res Transportation | $1,666 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS / ON CAMPUS | $19,976 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS / OFF CAMPUS | $21,067 |
| *Residential campuses charge a student activity fee of up to $240 per year. | |
Average costs of attendance at CMC for Out-of-State students and students from WUE States, 15 credit hours for two semesters.
This discount is not available for online programs or a semester of all online courses.
| Budgetary Category | Out of State | WUE States |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $8,750 |
| On Campus Living Expenses* | $11,320 | $11,320 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses (estimated) | $12,411 | $12,411 |
| Technology Usage Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Res Hall Technology Usage Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Estimated Books & Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| In-State / Non-Resident Transportation | $1,666 | $1,666 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST / ON CAMPUS | $28,526 | $22,876 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST / OFF CAMPUS | $29,617 | $23,967 |
| *Residential campuses charge a student activity fee of up to $240 per year. | ||
Technology Fees at CMC
Students pay a technology fee every semester based upon their credit load with a maximum of $50/semester. Students living in CMC residence halls pay an additional $100 per semester.
| Credit Hours | Flat Fee per Semester |
|---|---|
| 3.0 - 5.9 | $10.00 |
| 6 - 1 1.9 | $25.00 |
| 12+ | $50.00 |
Additional Residence Hall Fee: $100
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 | $0 | $90 |
| 9-11.9 | $130 | $55 | $140 |
| 12+ | $130 | $90 | $140 |
*All students taking 6+ credit hours at Spring Valley are required to pay a $100 per semester Recreation Center fee. This will allow 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 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 2021-22.