Trinidad State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,279

Cost of attendance at Trinidad State College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

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

Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,648

Cost of attendance at Trinidad State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

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 Trinidad State College was $12,361. 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 Trinidad State

Trinidad State net price calculator

$12,361

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

Colorado's average	$14,122
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Trinidad State 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	$12,361	$1,161 (10%)	$10,861	$10,786	$13,392	$15,438	$18,429
2021	$11,200	$303 (3%)	$10,051	$10,376	$11,553	$15,644	$14,463
2020	$10,897	$384 (3%)	$9,541	$10,454	$10,226	$16,293	$14,847
2019	$11,281	$1,447 (11%)	$9,397	$10,983	$12,967	$16,710	$17,880
2018	$12,728	$1,572 (14%)	$10,803	$11,303	$13,828	$16,442	$16,884
2017	$11,156	$917 (9%)	$10,363	$11,071	$13,547	$17,326	$7,489
2016	$10,239	$278 (3%)	$9,475	$9,870	$12,228	$13,192	$13,054
2015	$9,961	$468 (4%)	$9,180	$10,044	$11,925	$14,504	$15,399
2014	$10,429	--	$9,896	$11,112	$12,055	$12,789	$14,208

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Trinidad State College'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	$24,883	$54	$5,279	$18,144	$1,460
2021	$24,829	$304 (1%)	$5,299	$17,730	$1,800
2020	$24,525	$528 (2%)	$5,121	$17,604	$1,800
2019	$23,997	$1,348 (6%)	$5,160	$17,037	$1,800
2018	$22,649	$340 (2%)	$5,027	$15,822	$1,800
2017	$22,309	$1,327 (6%)	$4,723	$15,786	$1,800
2016	$20,982	$917 (5%)	$4,530	$14,652	$1,800
2015	$20,065	$205 (1%)	$4,171	$14,094	$1,800
2014	$19,860	$644 (3%)	$4,167	$13,893	$1,800
2013	$19,216	--	$3,940	$13,527	$1,749

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Trinidad State? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $7,832 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Trinidad State is $870 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Trinidad State 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, Trinidad State 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: $6,300

If living off-campus, with family: $6,147

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,300
How much is Trinidad State application fees?: Trinidad State does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Trinidad State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Trinidad State College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$153	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$256	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Trinidad State requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Trinidad State College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$7,832	19	247
2021	$5,266	$2,345	N/A	19	307
2020	$5,118	$2,280	N/A	19	307
2019	$4,787	$2,111	N/A	19	307
2018	$4,616	$2,036	N/A	19	307
2017	$4,420	$1,994	N/A	19	320
2016	$4,326	$1,948	N/A	19	368

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Trinidad State College 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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