Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Western Colorado University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$24K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$1,350
=
Sticker Price
$25,736
$24K+$11K+$1,350=$25,736
Your Family Income
Sticker
$25,736
−
Your Aid
$11,828
=
Net Price
$13,908
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Western Colorado University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$25,736
Tuition and Fees
$24,434
Room and Board
$10,760
Books and Supplies
$1,350
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$9,311
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$16,425
Western Colorado University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,490
$30–48k
$10,868
$48–75k
$13,908
$75–110k
$16,928
$110k+
$21,396
Understanding Your Aid Package
Western Colorado University has a sticker price of $25,736 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: $25,736/year
Average aid: $9,311 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$13,908/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,490/year
12% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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12%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
25%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
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