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 Rocky Mountain College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$36K
+
Room
$10K
+
Books
$1,400
=
Sticker Price
$46,093
$36K+$10K+$1,400=$46,093
Your Family Income
Sticker
$46,093
−
Your Aid
$31,136
=
Net Price
$14,957
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Rocky Mountain College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$46,093
Tuition and Fees
$35,582
Room and Board
$10,152
Books and Supplies
$1,400
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$26,342
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$19,751
Rocky Mountain College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$15,404
$30–48k
$13,781
$48–75k
$14,957
$75–110k
$19,892
$110k+
$25,150
Understanding Your Aid Package
Rocky Mountain College has a sticker price of $46,093 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: $46,093/year
Average aid: $26,342 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,957/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$15,404/year
31% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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31%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
32%
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$26,000
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$19,971
Debt Manageability
0.43x
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)
$49,036
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-555
55th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$32,236
25th %ile
$73,711
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Mountain College Cost & Financial Aid
Rocky Mountain College's published tuition is $46,093 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,957—a difference of $31,136.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $15,404 at Rocky Mountain College. 31% of students receive Pell Grants.
Rocky Mountain College 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 Rocky graduates is $26,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $276 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $25,150 at Rocky—still $20,943 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
