Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. For state residents, the average COA is $27,928 when living on campus and $30,300 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,584 when living on campus and $39,956 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 | ||
| Adams State University | $9,824 | $21,944 | $2,920 | $13,610 | $20,079 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,914 | $45,824 | $1,500 | $20,331 | $20,079 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,958 | $21,526 | $1,250 | $17,860 | $20,964 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,927 | $25,124 | $1,800 | $15,503 | $14,166 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,720 | $17,944 | $1,460 | $15,394 | $20,079 |
| Western Colorado University | $11,318 | $24,434 | $1,350 | $14,054 | $20,079 |
| Chadron State College | $8,294 | $8,294 | $1,300 | $13,952 | $13,952 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7,416 | $12,336 | $1,158 | $14,924 | $16,092 |
| Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $12,018 | $1,092 | $15,834 | $16,692 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,500 | $14,900 | $1,900 | $14,300 | $17,300 |
| Average | $10,779 | $20,434 | $1,573 | $15,576 | $17,948 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,779 for in-state students and $20,434 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference are increased by 2.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,840 and Chadron State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,880 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,824 | $21,944 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $21,914 | $45,824 |
| Fort Lewis College | $9,670 | $20,798 | $9,958 | $21,526 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $9,712 | $24,312 | $9,927 | $25,124 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,401 | $17,242 | $9,720 | $17,944 |
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $11,318 | $24,434 |
| Chadron State College | $7,564 | $7,564 | $8,294 | $8,294 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7,260 | $12,180 | $7,416 | $12,336 |
| Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $12,018 | $8,916 | $12,018 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,400 | $14,800 | $10,500 | $14,900 |
| Average | $10,497 | $19,882 | $10,779 | $20,434 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,729 for state residents and $16,532 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference are decreased by -1.35% 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 $42,840 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,524.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $5,898 | $5,898 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,354 | $44,376 | $22,100 | $45,824 |
| Fort Lewis College | $8,358 | $8,358 | $11,466 | $11,466 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $10,652 | $15,830 | $10,900 | $16,359 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $9,665 | $16,031 | $10,064 | $16,684 |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $15,550 | $15,550 | $15,550 |
| Chadron State College | $6,383 | $11,183 | $5,883 | $10,293 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $7,860 | $12,636 | $8,016 | $12,792 |
| Black Hills State University | $8,916 | $15,849 | $8,916 | $15,849 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $8,500 | $14,600 | $8,500 | $14,600 |
| Average | $10,766 | $16,757 | $10,729 | $16,532 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is $15,576 when a student lives on campus and $17,948 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Adams State University | $9,820 | $3,790 | $16,785 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $17,531 | $2,800 | $16,785 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Fort Lewis College | $13,680 | $4,180 | $16,784 | $4,180 | $3,298 |
| Colorado Mesa University | $12,209 | $3,294 | $10,872 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $12,100 | $3,294 | $16,785 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Western Colorado University | $10,760 | $3,294 | $16,785 | $3,294 | $3,105 |
| Chadron State College | $9,984 | $3,968 | $9,984 | $3,968 | $3,008 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | $10,116 | $4,808 | $11,284 | $4,808 | $4,808 |
| Black Hills State University | $12,160 | $3,674 | $13,018 | $3,674 | $3,674 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $9,300 | $5,000 | $12,300 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Average | $11,766 | $3,810 | $14,138 | $3,810 | $3,531 |
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