Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,458. 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 | $4,608 | $7,318 |
| Housing & meals | $8,346 | $8,346 |
| Books & supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| Personal & travel | $6,426 | $6,426 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$618 | +$618 |
| Total cost of attendance | $21,458 | $24,168 |
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
TSC net price compared with other Colorado colleges
TSC has the 7th-lowest average net price of 26 Colorado colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Red Rocks Community College | $9,044 | 32% | $46,288 |
| 4 | Morgan Community College | $9,266 | 45% | $39,429 |
| 5 | Community College of Denver | $9,450 | 20% | $39,095 |
| 6 | Colorado State University Pueblo | $10,051 | 40% | $55,563 |
| 7 | Trinidad State College | $10,772 | 55% | $36,475 |
| 8 | Arapahoe Community College | $11,571 | 29% | $48,341 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Colorado colleges →
Why TSC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad State College | — | $10,772 | 55% | $36,475 | This school |
| Morgan Community College | — | $9,266 | 45% | $39,429 | |
| Adams State University | — | $12,980 | 39% | $44,372 | |
| Colorado Mountain College | — | $7,813 | 27% | $44,127 | |
| Pueblo Community College | — | $12,045 | 31% | $37,434 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Trinidad State College would cost you $1,506 more per year than Morgan Community College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Trinidad State College.
- Trinidad State College gives aided families $2,455 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Colorado resident | TSC | Morgan Community College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $21,458 | $17,497 | +$3,961 |
| Average grants | −$10,686 | −$8,231 | −$2,455 |
| You pay | $10,772 | $9,266 | +$1,506 |
“+” means TSC 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.
TSC cost questions
How much is tuition at TSC?
Tuition and fees are $4,608 a year for Colorado residents and $7,318 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending TSC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $21,458 a year for Colorado residents living on campus and about $24,168 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at TSC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,772 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $9,366; $48–75k pay $10,379; $110k+ pay $18,413. These figures are for Colorado residents.
How much debt do TSC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $6,500, and 13.9% 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 Trinidad State College overview