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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$23,720

Average net price after aid

$28,037

Total attendance cost

$33,950

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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$23,720

Out-of-state tuition

$23,720

Average net price

$28,037

Attendance cost

$33,950

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

Tuition

Per semester: $11,860

Annual: $23,720

Room and board

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Books and supplies

Per semester: $796

Annual: $1,591

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Attendance cost

Per semester: $16,975

Annual: $33,950

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$94,880

Four-year attendance estimate

$135,800

Four-year average net price

$112,148

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is listed as Private for-profit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $23,720 and out-of-state tuition is $23,720. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design as Private for-profit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design reports $23,720 for out-of-state tuition and $23,720 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

Not available

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$13,304

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,591

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

Not available

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$33,950

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design pays approximately $28,037 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Colorado average of $17,389 and above the national average of $17,506.

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$23,720

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$23,720

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$33,950

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$28,037

State avg: $17,389. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

45.99%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

60.29%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Books and supplies Fees and remainder

Tuition

$23,720

Books and supplies

$1,591

Fees and remainder

$8,639

Sticker price

$33,950

Average net price

$28,037

Average aid coverage

17%

$5,913 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design pays approximately $28,037 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Colorado average of $17,389 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Colorado and national averages.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design net price

$28,037

Colorado average

$17,389

National average

$17,506

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $23,720 and average net price at $28,037. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$23,720

Current net price

$28,037

Current out-of-state tuition $23,720
Current average net price $28,037

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

36.51%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$42,958

Undergraduates

1,878

10-Year Median Earnings - Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

Undergraduates

1,878

Completion rate

36.51%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

45.99%

Above national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

60.29%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 45.99% of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 60.29% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

45.99%

Federal loan rate

60.29%

Students with any loan

89.21%

Average net price

$28,037

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$9,500

Median completer debt

$31,000

Median monthly payment

$329

Federal loan rate

60.29%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

Not available

Faculty salary field

$5,477

Tuition revenue per FTE

$18,006

Instructional spend per FTE

$4,490

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is listed at 1600 Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80214. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

Address

1600 Pierce St
Lakewood, CO 80214

Official website

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Admissions policy

Open admission policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
$23,720
Net price
$28,037
10-yr earnings
$42,958
Colorado School of Mines
Accept. rate
59.71%
Tuition
$44,376
Net price
$29,240
10-yr earnings
$97,335
Denver College of Nursing
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$81,809
Platt College-Aurora
Accept. rate
36.36%
Tuition
$20,590
Net price
$42,287
10-yr earnings
$77,602
Colorado State University Global
Accept. rate
92.86%
Tuition
$8,400
Net price
$14,099
10-yr earnings
$76,813

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design tuition?

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $23,720. In-state tuition is $23,720. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's average net price?

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's average net price in the local dataset is $28,037. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

Why is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's acceptance rate not listed?

Acceptance rate data is not reported for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.

How much is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design tuition?

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $23,720.

What is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's average net price?

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's average net price in the local dataset is $28,037.

What does Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $23,444 for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,958 for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

Is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design accredited?

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

The local dataset lists 1,878 undergraduate students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

What percentage of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in the local dataset is 45.99%.

What is the federal loan rate at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

The federal loan rate for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in the local dataset is 60.29%.

Where should I verify Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design or the latest official federal education data.