Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,046. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Colorado residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,927 | $25,124 |
| Housing & meals | $11,760 | $11,760 |
| Books & supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Personal & travel | $3,275 | $3,275 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,716 | −$2,716 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,046 | $39,243 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Colorado Mesa University net price compared with other Colorado colleges
Colorado Mesa University has the 13th-lowest average net price of 26 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $11,900 | 46% | $64,270 |
| 10 | Pueblo Community College | $12,045 | 31% | $37,434 |
| 11 | Adams State University | $12,980 | 39% | $44,372 |
| 12 | Front Range Community College | $13,031 | 35% | $45,910 |
| 13 | Colorado Mesa University | $15,103 | 41% | $45,823 |
| 14 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | $15,327 | 32% | $52,093 |
| 15 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $15,788 | 47% | $54,659 |
| 16 | Western Colorado University | $16,425 | 51% | $46,833 |
| 17 | Fort Lewis College | $17,296 | 36% | $46,349 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Colorado colleges →
Why Colorado Mesa University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mesa University | 82% | $15,103 | 41% | $45,823 | This school |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | 75% | $11,900 | 46% | $64,270 | |
| University of Northern Colorado | 86% | $17,760 | 51% | $52,231 | |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 97% | $15,788 | 47% | $54,659 | |
| Fort Lewis College | 77% | $17,296 | 36% | $46,349 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Colorado Mesa University would cost you $3,203 more per year than University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Colorado Mesa University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$3,160).
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus gives aided families $4,059 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Colorado resident | Colorado Mesa University | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,927 | $10,383 | −$456 |
| Books & supplies | $1,800 | $1,460 | +$340 |
| Housing & meals | $11,760 | $14,920 | −$3,160 |
| Personal & travel | $3,275 | $6,426 | −$3,151 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,716 | −$8,287 | +$5,571 |
| Sticker price | $24,046 | $24,902 | −$856 |
| Average grants | −$8,943 | −$13,002 | +$4,059 |
| You pay | $15,103 | $11,900 | +$3,203 |
“+” means Colorado Mesa University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Colorado Mesa University cost questions
How much is tuition at Colorado Mesa University?
Tuition and fees are $9,927 a year for Colorado residents and $25,124 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Colorado Mesa University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,046 a year for Colorado residents living on campus and about $39,243 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Colorado Mesa University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,103 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,792; $48–75k pay $14,692; $110k+ pay $20,606. These figures are for Colorado residents.
How much debt do Colorado Mesa University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and 8.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Colorado Mesa University overview