Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,615

Cost of attendance at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,615

Cost of attendance at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$17,869

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design was $22,837. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at RMCAD

RMCAD net price calculator

$22,837

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private For Profit colleges in Colorado and nationwide.

Colorado's average	$14,122
National average	$24,387

Below is the net price of RMCAD for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$22,837	$4,326 (23%)	$20,979	$23,839	$24,304	$27,746	$28,121
2021	$18,511	$5,431 (23%)	$16,904	$17,616	$18,002	$22,396	$24,274
2020	$23,942	$967 (4%)	$23,752	$24,819	$24,933	$27,425	$27,227
2019	$22,975	$626 (3%)	$21,048	$21,517	$21,813	$22,148	$22,418
2018	$22,349	$421 (2%)	$22,362	$22,581	$23,616	$26,983	$26,983
2017	$21,928	$1,324 (6%)	$23,845	$24,087	$26,118	$28,170	$28,170
2016	$23,252	$1,859 (7%)	$27,848	$26,747	$29,407
2015	$25,111	$3,267 (12%)	$30,192	$30,254	$32,426	$32,764	$32,860
2014	$28,378	--	$25,671	$25,169	$30,537	$30,529	$27,585

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$36,403	$1,150 (3%)	$21,615	$13,328	$1,460
2021	$35,253	$767 (2%)	$20,725	$12,928	$1,600
2020	$34,486	$1,994 (6%)	$19,670	$13,216	$1,600
2019	$32,492	$2,197 (7%)	$19,020	$11,872	$1,600
2018	$30,295	$1,855 (7%)	$17,963	$10,732	$1,600
2017	$28,440	$1,819 (6%)	$17,170	$9,670	$1,600
2016	$30,259	$2,216 (7%)	$16,370	$12,844	$1,045
2015	$32,475	$4,032 (11%)	$19,468	$11,962	$1,045
2014	$36,507	$5,106 (12%)	$22,470	$12,288	$1,749
2013	$41,613	--	$27,648	$12,216	$1,749

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: RMCAD estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,460.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, RMCAD estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $2,664

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,800
How much is RMCAD application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: RMCAD offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$693	$631
For out-of-state students	$693	$631

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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