Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,454
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,084
- Average Net Price
- $12,316
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 17.6%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $9,030
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,679
- Books & Supplies
- $1,460
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $14,944
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 51.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 16.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17.6%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,008 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,045 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,763 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,995 |
| $110,001+ | $17,767 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $14,944 sticker price at Colorado Northwestern. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,008 after aid, while those from middle-income families ($30,000-$48,000) get the best deal at $8,045 annually. Higher earners face steeper costs, with families making over $110,000 paying nearly the full $17,767.
Over two years, total costs range from $16,090 to $35,534 depending on family income. Graduates typically leave with $12,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $127. That's manageable against median earnings of $43,526 after six years. Only 17% of students borrow money, keeping most debt-free. The college targets working-class students in Colorado's energy corridor, where practical skills training leads directly to steady employment.
Middle-income families get the sweetest deal here, paying less than half of what wealthy families pay.
Over two years, total costs range from $16,090 to $35,534 depending on family income. Graduates typically leave with $12,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $127. That's manageable against median earnings of $43,526 after six years. Only 17% of students borrow money, keeping most debt-free. The college targets working-class students in Colorado's energy corridor, where practical skills training leads directly to steady employment.
Middle-income families get the sweetest deal here, paying less than half of what wealthy families pay.
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