The Colorado College

In 2022, The Colorado College's tuition was $64,554 a year.

In 2022, tuition increased 4.8%–from $61,596 the prior year. Usually, colleges raise tuition about 3% each year.

If this makes attending the college of your dreams feel scary, remember, the total cost of tuition isn't the final cost for attending college. Many students owe a lot less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are awarded. And, student loans can make theprice of collegemore manageable until you've finishing school and found a job.

Does The Colorado College Offer In-State and Out-of-State Tuition?

The Colorado College is a private, nonprofit institution, which means it has the same tuition for students from Colorado as it does for students who live in other states.

Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. Public insitutions often offer reduced tuition for those who qualify as Colorado residents.

Attending an insitution where you qualify for in-state tuition can drastically reduce the cost of tuition, as well as loans and interest owed. Don't forget to confirm your state's eligibility criteria for as an in-state resident. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. Most states require students to have resided in the state for a certain period of time before qualifying. There may be other criteria too, depending on the state you and your parents currently reside in.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to The Colorado College?

Tuition at Colorado College is the same for each student.

International students are not eligible for federal financial aid, but should research private or school-specific aid and scholarships. International students who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for the following types of financial support at Colorado College:

•On-campus jobs •Colorado College-specific scholarships

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships and athletic awards.

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The Colorado College Housing Expenses, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when planning for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Colorado College.

House and Food Costs at Colorado College

Housing and campus dining at Colorado College costs $14,376 a year. This number includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a meal plan that enables you to eat in the Colorado College's on-campus cafeterias and dining halls. Students who do not live on-campus but still want to use the dining facilities can choose to be on a meal plan. The cost of a mean plan, or board-only, is $8,376.

Meal-plan costs vary based on on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.

How Much Do Books Cost at Colorado College?

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The actual cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Annual Fees

Most schools also have fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.

Keep in mind, there could also be optional fees associated with participating in special activities, like Greek Life, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Most colleges have resources for students with demonstrated need to get help covering these costs.

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Transportation costs at Colorado College

The total cost of transportation in college can really vary. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus easy to get around on foot? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use busses, subways, or other modes of transportation? All of these questions can drastically impact your estimated cost of transportation. At Colorado College, freshman are not allowed to park on campus.

A school's location can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the other hand getting around in a city is sometimes pricey, but cities may offer more trains, busses or low-cost flight options to actually get to school. The The Colorado College campus is located in a urban setting in Colorado, near Denver.

Other Costs

When you're planning for college, don’t forget to consider the cost of things like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.

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The Full Cost of Attending The Colorado College

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Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better estimate of what is really costs to go to Colorado College.

How Much Does Colorado College Cost?

What will the cost of attending Colorado College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$64,554
Room and Board	$14,376
Board Only	$6,000
Other expenses	$1,354

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$81,998
Off-Campus	$73,622

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

Colorado College’s tuition and fees change based on: •Course load for both full and part-time students

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Financial Aid at The Colorado College

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In 2022, 833 of the 2,241 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Colorado College meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $61,809 a year. Around 29.2% of Colorado College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Colorado College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $21,093 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$18,344
Private Loans	$34,371

Most Common Loans for Colorado College Students
Federal Loans	27.9%
Private loans	3%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Colorado College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at The Colorado College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, Colorado College awarded 824 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $47.2 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $4.06 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of The Colorado College

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Colorado College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Colorado College was $61,809 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Colorado College seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$20,189
Off-Campus	$11,813

What will attending Colorado College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families make more informed decisions about the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Colorado College's net cost calculator on their website.

The Colorado College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Colorado College offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Colorado College Tuition Waivers

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to make attending more affordable. Some schools offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Colorado College has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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