Estimated Costs (2026-27)
Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance consists of the sum of educational costs payable to the school (also referred to as direct or billable costs) and costs paid to others (or indirect, non-billable or discretionary) costs. The Cost of Attendance represents the highest dollar amount of financial aid a student can receive during an award year.
As you review your cost of attendance at Colorado Mesa University, be sure to keep in mind that the expenses presented are estimates for the average cost of attendance for a full-time student during the nine-month academic year.
Your exact cost of attendance will vary based on your living arrangements, student status, enrolled credits, and other factors. Online courses are assessed at a different rate. Students should review the detailed tuition and fee schedules (above) and housing rates.
Select the category that best describes your student status.
Undergraduate Students Estimated Costs
These costs are based on 2026-2027 estimated rates for full-time (12 credit hours per semester).
Estimated Cost of Attendance
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).
* Undergraduate In-State Career and Technical Education courses have a different rate of tuition.
On Campus Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Cost Type | Semester (12 Credits) |
Full Year (24 Credits) |
|
Tuition after COF Stipend |
$3,984 | $7,968 |
|
Fees |
$492 | $984 |
|
Housing |
$3,925 | $7,850 |
|
Food |
$3,027 | $6,054 |
|
Course Materials |
$1,200 | $2,400 |
|
Loan Fees |
$58 | $116 |
|
Transportation |
$774 | $1,548 |
|
Personal Miscellaneous |
$891 | $1,782 |
|
Estimated Total |
$14,351 | $28,702 |
Off Campus Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Cost Type | Semester (12 Credits) |
Full Year (24 Credits) |
|
Tuition after COF Stipend |
$ 3,984 |
$ 7,968 |
|
Fees |
$ 492 |
$ 984 |
|
Housing |
$ 3,663 |
$7,326 |
|
Food |
$ 2,318 |
$ 4,636 |
|
Course Materials |
$ 1,200 |
$ 2,400 |
|
Loan Fees |
$ 58 |
$ 116 |
|
Transportation |
$ 774 |
$ 1,548 |
|
Personal Miscellaneous |
$ 891 |
$ 1,782 |
|
Estimated Total |
$ 13,380 |
$ 26,760 |
With Parents Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Cost Type | Semester (12 Credits) |
Full Year (24 Credits) |
|
Tuition after COF Stipend |
$3,984 | $7,968 |
|
Fees |
$ 492 |
$ 984 |
|
Housing |
$ 2,952 |
$ 5,904 |
|
Food |
$ 1,454 |
$ 2,908 |
|
Course Materials |
$ 1,200 |
$ 2,400 |
|
Loan Fees |
$ 58 |
$ 116 |
|
Transportation |
$ 774 |
$ 1,548 |
|
Personal Miscellaneous |
$ 842 |
$ 1,684 |
|
Estimated Total |
$ 11,756 |
$ 23,512 |
Special Tuition Programs (WUE and Mountains & 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.
On Campus Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Cost Type | Semester (12 Credits) |
Full Year (24 Credits) |
|
Tuition |
$ 6,312 |
$ 12,624 |
|
Fees |
$ 492 |
$ 984 |
|
Housing |
$ 3,925 |
$ 7,850 |
|
Food |
$ 3,027 |
$ 6,054 |
|
Course Materials |
$ 1,200 |
$ 2,400 |
|
Loan Fees |
$ 58 |
$ 116 |
|
Transportation |
$ 1,774 |
$ 3,548 |
|
Personal Miscellaneous |
$ 891 |
$ 1,782 |
|
Estimated Total |
$ 17,679 |
$ 35,358 |
Off Campus Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Cost Type | Semester (12 Credits) |
Full Year (24 Credits) |
|
Tuition |
$ 6,312 |
$ 12,624 |
|
Fees |
$ 492 |
$ 984 |
|
Housing |
$ 3,663 |
$ 7,326 |
|
Food |
$ 2,318 |
$ 4,636 |
|
Course Materials |
$ 1,200 |
$ 2,400 |
|
Loan Fees |
$ 58 |
$ 116 |
|
Transportation |
$ 1,774 |
$ 3,548 |
|
Personal Miscellaneous |
$ 891 |
$ 1,782 |
|
Estimated Total |
$ 16,708 |
$ 33,416 |
On Campus Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Cost Type | Semester (12 Credits) |
Full Year (24 Credits) |
|
Tuition |
$10,860 |
$ 21,720 |
|
Fees |
$ 492 |
$ 984 |
|
Housing |
$ 3,925 |
$ 7,850 |
|
Food |
$ 3,027 |
$ 6,054 |
|
Course Materials |
$ 1,200 |
$ 2,400 |
|
Loan Fees |
$ 58 |
$ 116 |
|
Transportation |
$ 1,774 |
$ 3,548 |
|
Personal Miscellaneous |
$ 891 |
$ 1,782 |
|
Estimated Total |
$ 22,227 |
$ 44,454 |
Off Campus Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Cost Type | Semester (12 Credits) |
Full Year (24 Credits) |
|
Tuition |
$ 10,860 |
$ 21,720 |
|
Fees |
$ 492 |
$ 984 |
|
Housing |
$ 3,663 |
$ 7,326 |
|
Food |
$ 2,318 |
$ 4,636 |
|
Course Materials |
$ 1,200 |
$ 2,400 |
|
Loan Fees |
$ 58 |
$ 116 |
|
Transportation |
$ 1,774 |
$ 3,548 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$ 891 |
$ 1,782 |
|
Estimated Total |
$ 21,256 |
$ 42,512 |