Colorado State University Pueblo's published cost of attendance is $23,937. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $9,374, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $8,948, middle-income families pay about $10,961, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $15,701, and higher-income families pay roughly $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 |
Colorado State University Pueblo's published cost of attendance is $23,937. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $9,374, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $8,948, middle-income families pay about $10,961, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $15,701, and higher-income families pay roughly $12,858. Azimuth ranks Colorado State University Pueblo #160 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Colorado State University Pueblo's aid structure combines federal, state, and institutional funding to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The university participates in federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans, Colorado state aid programs, and institutional scholarships. Most undergraduates receive some form of need-based aid, and the aid office works with families to construct packages that reflect demonstrated financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,786; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,898, median federal debt of $21,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $243 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 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.
