Estimated Undergraduate Costs
Estimated cost of attendance is provided for your planning purposes. These costs are based on 2023-2024 estimated rates for full-time (15 credit hours per semester) undergraduate students living on campus during the academic year.
Your exact cost of attendance will vary based on your living arrangements, student status (full-time versus part-time) and other factors. Online and January Term courses are also assessed at a different rate. Students should review the detailed tuition and fee schedules (below) and housing rates.
| Estimated Annual Cost | Colorado Residents |
Colorado Residents -CTE |
Out-of-State Tuition Programs (WUE and M&P) |
Out-of-State Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* |
$9,206 (after COF) |
$4,992 (after COF) |
$14,439 | $24,849 |
| Fees* | $1,185 | $1,185 | $1,185 | $1,185 |
| Residence Hall and Meal Plan Range |
$9,670- $16,050 | $9,670- $16,050 | $9,670- $16,050 | $9,670- $16,050 |
| Books and Supplies Range | $800-$1,600 | $800-$1,600 | $800-$1,600 | $800-$1,600 |
| Estimated Total Per Year | $20,861-$28,041 | $16,647-$23,827 | $26,094-$33,274 | $36,504-$43,684 |
*(based on 15 credit hours during fall and spring semesters)
College Opportunity Fund for Colorado Students
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) is available to Colorado Mesa University undergraduate students who are classified as in-state students for tuition purposes and enrolled in classes. Learn more at College Opportunity Fund (COF).
Special Tuition Programs (WUE and Mountains and Plains)
Special tuition rates are available for out-of-state students in WUE and M&P states. To see qualifying states and program requirements visit our tuition programs page.
Tuition and Fees (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Fall 2023 Tuition and Fees - (202302 term code)
Undergraduate In-State Tuition & Fees - An undergraduate is defined as a student working toward a technical certificate, an associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Undergraduate In-State Career and Technical Education Tuition & Fees - An undergraduate is defined as a student working toward a technical certificate and an associate degree. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Undergraduate Out-Of-State Tuition & Fees - Students who are not considered a CO state resident for tuition purposes.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)/Mountain and Plains (MP) Tuition & Fees - These are programs which, if awarded, allows students from select states to attend Colorado Mesa University at a reduced tuition rate. For more information please visit our catalog.
Graduate In-State Tuition & Fees - A Graduate student is defined as a student who is pursuing a master's or doctoral program. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Graduate Out-Of-State Tuition & Fees - Students pursuing a master's or doctoral program who are not considered a CO state resident for tuition purposes.
Accelerated Online RN to BSN Program - The Accelerated Online RN to BSN program is specialized to meet the needs of working professionals in the healthcare industry. Detailed information on this program can be found at http://degree.coloradomesa.edu/
Peace Officers Standards and Training Program (POST) - This certificate program exceeds the Colorado Peace Officers Standard Training requirements for peace officer entry level training. The individual training requirements for Arrest Control, Law Enforcement Driving, and Firearms are included in the program. Students enrolled in the program will earn 31 credit hours that may be applied towards Associate or Bachelor's degrees at Colorado Mesa University .
Housing and Meal Plans - A deposit of a $200 which includes a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is required at the time of application to housing.
**In-State/Out-Of-State Qualification**
Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes. Please contact Admissions to verify residency status.
Summer 2023 Tuition and Fees - (202301 term code)
Undergraduate In-State Tuition & Fees - An undergraduate is defined as a student working toward a technical certificate, an associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Undergraduate In-State Career and Technical Education Tuition & Fees - An undergraduate is defined as a student working toward a technical certificate and an associate degree. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Undergraduate Out-Of-State Tuition & Fees - Students who are not considered a CO state resident for tuition purposes.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)/Mountain and Plains (MP) Tuition & Fees - These are programs which, if awarded, allows students from select states to attend Colorado Mesa University at a reduced tuition rate. For more information please visit our catalog.
Graduate In-State Tuition & Fees - A Graduate student is defined as a student who is pursuing a master's program. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Graduate Out-Of-State Tuition & Fees - Students pursuing a master's program who are not considered a CO state resident for tuition purposes.
Accelerated Online RN to BSN Program - The Accelerated Online RN to BSN program is specialized to meet the needs of working professionals in the healthcare industry. Detailed information on this program can be found at http://degree.coloradomesa.edu/
Peace Officers Standards and Training Program (POST) - This certificate program exceeds the Colorado Peace Officers Standard Training requirements for peace officer entry level training. The individual training requirements for Arrest Control, Law Enforcement Driving, and Firearms are included in the program. Students enrolled in the program will earn 31 credit hours that may be applied towards Associate or Bachelor's degrees at Colorado Mesa University .
Housing and Meal Plans - A deposit of a $200 which includes a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is required at the time of application to housing.
**In-State/Out-Of-State Qualification**
Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes. Please contact Admissions to verify residency status.
Spring 2023 Tuition and Fees - (202204 term code)
Undergraduate In-State Tuition & Fees - An undergraduate is defined as a student working toward a technical certificate, an associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Undergraduate In-State Career and Technical Education Tuition & Fees - An undergraduate is defined as a student working toward a technical certificate and an associate degree. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Undergraduate Out-Of-State Tuition & Fees - Students who are not considered a CO state resident for tuition purposes.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)/Mountain and Plains (MP) Tuition & Fees - These are programs which, if awarded, allows students from select states to attend Colorado Mesa University at a reduced tuition rate. For more information please visit our catalog.
Graduate In-State Tuition & Fees - A Graduate student is defined as a student who is pursuing a master's program. Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes.
Graduate Out-Of-State Tuition & Fees - Students pursuing a master's program who are not considered a CO state resident for tuition purposes.
Accelerated Online RN to BSN Program - The Accelerated Online RN to BSN program is specialized to meet the needs of working professionals in the healthcare industry. Detailed information on this program can be found at http://degree.coloradomesa.edu/
Peace Officers Standards and Training Program (POST) - This certificate program exceeds the Colorado Peace Officers Standard Training requirements for peace officer entry level training. The individual training requirements for Arrest Control, Law Enforcement Driving, and Firearms are included in the program. Students enrolled in the program will earn 31 credit hours that may be applied towards Associate or Bachelor's degrees at Colorado Mesa University .
Housing and Meal Plans - A deposit of a $200 which includes a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is required at the time of application to housing.
**In-State/Out-Of-State Qualification**
Although an individual may be considered a state resident for voting and other legal purposes after being in the state for a short time, the tuition law specifies additional requirements for classification as "in-state" for tuition purposes. Please contact Admissions to verify residency status.
Student Fees
Colorado Mesa University charges General Student and Facility Debt Service Fees in addition to the base tuition cost. Please click here for a detailed breakdown of those fees:
Matriculation Fee
A $140 matriculation fee for first-time, degree seeking students will be assessed the first semester. This mandatory, non-refundable fee covers one time miscellaneous expenses such as the student ID card and transcripts.
Orientation Program Fee
A $90 orientation program fee for all first-time (including transfer), degree seeking CMU and WCCC students will be assessed the first semester. This mandatory, non-refundable fee covers program expenses for new student enrollment and New Mav Day(s) programming.
Additional Fees
Individual courses may have additional fees associated with them above the regular tuition listed below. For example a majority of lab classes will have an additional lab fee associated with the per credit hour tuition and fees.
View Colorado Mesa University's institutional plan for student fees.