Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Colorado Mesa University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$25K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,800
=
Sticker Price
$24,046
$25K+$12K+$1,800=$24,046
Your Family Income
Sticker
$24,046
−
Your Aid
$9,354
=
Net Price
$14,692
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Colorado Mesa University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$24,046
Tuition and Fees
$25,124
Room and Board
$12,209
Books and Supplies
$1,800
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$8,943
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$15,103
Colorado Mesa University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,792
$30–48k
$11,920
$48–75k
$14,692
$75–110k
$16,945
$110k+
$20,606
Understanding Your Aid Package
Colorado Mesa University has a sticker price of $24,046 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $24,046/year
Average aid: $8,943 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,692/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,792/year
28% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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28%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
39%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$22,000
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $24,250
Median Parent PLUS Loans$18,879
Debt Manageability
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,823
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$857
62th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$26,727
25th %ile
$67,577
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Colorado Mesa University Cost & Financial Aid
Colorado Mesa University's published tuition is $24,046 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,692—a difference of $9,354.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,792 at Colorado Mesa University. 28% of students receive Pell Grants.
Colorado Mesa University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Colorado graduates is $22,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $233 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $20,606 at Colorado—still $3,440 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
