Colorado Mesa University's published cost of attendance is $24,046. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,792, middle-income families pay around $14,692, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,606.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| 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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,792 |
| $30–48k | $11,920 |
| $48–75k | $14,692 |
| $75–110k | $16,945 |
| $110k+ | $20,606 |
Colorado Mesa University's published cost of attendance is $24,046. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,792, middle-income families pay around $14,692, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,606. Azimuth ranks Colorado Mesa University #378 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public regional university, Colorado Mesa's pricing reflects the tuition structure typical of Colorado's public higher-education system, with need-based aid reshaping the headline cost across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,879; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,601, median federal debt of $22,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $249 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Colorado Mesa University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,601, placing the institution in the 38.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Colorado Mesa University sits in the 62.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Colorado Mesa University #836 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Colorado Mesa's concentration in business and applied fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 188 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $69,297, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 157 students with median 4-year earnings of $81,319, and the The Kinesiology program graduates 131 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,348. Criminal Justice and Biology, General round out the top programs, with median 4-year earnings of $58,708 and $45,737 respectively. This program mix — anchored in Business — supports consistent outcomes across Colorado Mesa's degree portfolio.
