Published cost of attendance is $23,937. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,374, middle-income families pay around $10,961, higher-income families pay approximately $12,858.
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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) | $23,937 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,944 |
| Room and Board | $12,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,886 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,051 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,374 |
| $30–48k | $8,948 |
| $48–75k | $10,961 |
| $75–110k | $15,701 |
| $110k+ | $12,858 |
Published cost of attendance is $23,937. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,374, middle-income families pay around $10,961, higher-income families pay approximately $12,858. Azimuth ranks Colorado State University Pueblo #160 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 88.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,786. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,898, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Colorado State University Pueblo earn median 4-year earnings of $55,898, placing Colorado State University Pueblo in the 30.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,210 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Colorado State University Pueblo in the 67.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Colorado State University Pueblo #932 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to CO's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $37,571 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on health and applied professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 139 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $80,676, and Azimuth ranks the program 0.9× the national benchmark for the field . The Business/Commerce, General program graduates 77 students earning $60,401, while Kinesiology and Psychology, General round out the top programs with 58 and 50 graduates respectively. The concentration in Health — representing a substantial share of the institution's degree output — drives the overall earnings profile and reflects strong regional employer demand in healthcare and related applied fields.
