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$4,454Tuition
500Students
26%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,526Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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