Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. For state residents, the average COA is $27,165 when living on campus and $28,631 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,275 when living on campus and $37,740 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,401 | $17,242 | $1,460 | $16,334 | $19,418 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $1,800 | $15,035 | $13,616 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $1,240 | $17,502 | $18,790 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $1,500 | $19,320 | $17,955 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| Chadron State College | - | $8,078 | $1,300 | $13,760 | $13,760 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7,260 | $12,180 | $1,144 | $13,642 | $14,320 |
| Black Hills State University | $9,000 | $12,100 | $1,200 | $11,900 | $12,028 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,400 | $14,800 | $1,900 | $13,800 | $16,700 |
| Average | $10,832 | $19,942 | $1,435 | $14,897 | $16,363 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,832 for in-state students and $19,942 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference are increased by 3.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,376 and Chadron State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,078 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,245 | $16,324 | $9,401 | $17,242 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,297 | $23,019 | $9,712 | $24,312 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,212 | $19,724 | $9,670 | $20,798 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,040 | $42,120 | $21,186 | $44,376 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| Chadron State College | $7,354 | $7,354 | - | $8,078 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7,140 | $11,988 | $7,260 | $12,180 |
| Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $12,018 | $9,000 | $12,100 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,440 | $14,860 | $10,400 | $14,800 |
| Average | $10,223 | $19,209 | $10,832 | $19,942 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,469 for state residents and $16,757 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference are decreased by -1.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,580 and Fort Lewis College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,092.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $8,571 | $20,401 | $9,665 | $16,031 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,214 | $14,989 | $10,652 | $15,830 |
| Fort Lewis College | $7,960 | $7,960 | - | $8,358 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,196 | $42,138 | $21,354 | $44,376 |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| Chadron State College | $6,183 | $10,833 | $6,383 | $11,183 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $5,845 | $9,373 | $7,860 | $12,636 |
| Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $15,849 | $8,916 | $15,849 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,640 | $18,840 | $8,500 | $14,600 |
| Average | $10,450 | $16,959 | $10,469 | $16,757 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is $14,897 when a student lives on campus and $16,363 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $11,596 | $4,738 | $14,680 | $4,738 | - |
| Colorado Mesa University | $11,760 | $3,275 | $10,341 | $3,275 | - |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,390 | $4,112 | $14,678 | $4,112 | - |
| Colorado School of Mines | $16,820 | $2,500 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| Chadron State College | $9,248 | $4,512 | $9,248 | $4,512 | - |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $9,674 | $3,968 | $10,352 | $3,968 | - |
| Black Hills State University | $7,400 | $4,500 | $7,528 | $4,500 | - |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $8,800 | $5,000 | $11,700 | $5,000 | - |
| Average | $10,868 | $4,029 | $12,256 | $4,107 | - |