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81.8%Acceptance
$9,712Tuition
7,604Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,823Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,712
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,312
Average Net Price
$15,331
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,760
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,341
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,272
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$233/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
48.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,547
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,755
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,061
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,182
$110,001+ $20,288

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Cost Overview

Most Colorado Mesa families pay far less than the $23,272 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,547 per year after aid, while those from families making over $110,000 pay $20,288. Over four years, that ranges from about $46,000 to $81,000 total. With 85% of students coming from Colorado, most benefit from the $9,712 in-state tuition rate rather than the $24,312 out-of-state price.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $22,000, creating monthly payments of $233. That's manageable compared to the $45,823 median earnings ten years after graduation, though the 49% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle. Only 27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, indicating this isn't primarily a low-income student body. Colorado residents from middle-class families get the best deal here, especially those pursuing the school's strong programs in business and health sciences that lead to solid regional job prospects.

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