The tables below detail the Cost of Attendance (including tuition and fees) figures for an undergraduate Colorado School of Mines student for the current school year. The figures in the chart will be revised for the next school year after the Board of Trustees meeting in June when the new rates for tuition and fees are approved.

The Cost of Attendance (COA) serves as a comprehensive budget, encompassing all the financial aspects of your life during the academic year. Some components of this budget, like tuition, mandatory fees, and the rates for housing and food (meal plans) when living on campus, are directly charged by Colorado School of Mines. These charges will appear on your bill.

In addition to these university-related expenses, there are other costs you’ll incur individually throughout the school year. These include books, course materials, and allowances for personal expenses and transportation. These are collectively referred to as “living expenses.”

The key benefit of including these allowances is that you can use your financial aid to help cover these “living expenses.” The inclusion in the Cost of Attendance ensures that you have the necessary funds to manage all the facets of your college life beyond just tuition and fees. The Cost of Attendance serves as your financial guide, addressing both university charges and the various expenses you’ll encounter as you pursue your education.

The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is not automatically included in your COA. If you plan to enroll in SHIP, let us know so we an include it for you. This will allow financial aid to cover that expense.

If your Cost of Attendance doesn’t accurately reflect your expenses, or you have one time expenses like for a computer, Financial Aid can update your budget for reasonable additional costs. Complete a Budget Review Request through the button below if you would like your budget to be reviewed. Increasing your COA allows you to borrow additional funds to cover these expenses, it will not influence your grant or scholarship eligibility.

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance: Resident Undergraduates

		On Campus	Off Campus
Total	This is the "full" price, before any aid and includes all budget items listed below.	$43,801	$43,549
Estimated Direct Expenses
Tuition This is the cost the school charges for instruction. This number is for 15-19 credits.		$18,930*	$18,930*
Fees Mandatory fees help fund student clubs, organizations, and the student recreation center. This fee covers your unlimited access to the gym, fitness classes, and student organization events.		$2,984	$2,984
Housing/Food Allowance For on-campus students, this allowance represents a double dorm room and an average meal plan. For off-campus students, this is an average amount for the 9 month school year.		$17,531	$16,785
Estimated Indirect Expenses
Books, Materials, Equipment, and Supplies This out-of-pocket expense can vary depending on the classes the student takes.		$1,500	$1,500
Personal Allowance This out-of-pocket expense covers things like entertainment, clothes, and other personal items.		$1,550	$1,746
Transportation Allowance This out-of-pocket expense is for transportation to/from campus and costs to travel once on campus.		$1,250	$1,548
Loan Fees This represents the origination fee federal student loans charge.		$56	$56
Per Credit Hour		$631 (after COF)

*The tuition figure listed takes the College Opportunity Fund into account.  Do not subtract the College Opportunity Fund allowance from this figure.

Resident tuition rates only apply to students who meet guidelines as established under Colorado Residency Statutes (23-7-101 Legislative Declaration).

 

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance: Non-Resident Undergraduates

		On Campus	Off Campus
Total	This is the "full" price, before any aid and includes all budget items listed below.	$67,711	$67,459
Estimated Direct Expenses
Tuition This is the cost the school charges for instruction. This number is for 15-19 credits.		$42,840	$42,840
Fees Mandatory fees help fund student clubs, organizations, and the student recreation center. This fee covers your unlimited access to the gym, fitness classes, and student organization events.		$2,984	$2,984
Housing/Food Allowance For on-campus students, this allowance represents a double dorm room and an average meal plan. For off-campus students, this is an average amount for the 9 month school year.		$17,531	$16,785
Estimated Indirect Expenses
Books, Materials, Equipment, and Supplies This out-of-pocket expense can vary depending on the classes the student takes.		$1,500	$1,500
Personal Allowance This out-of-pocket expense covers things like entertainment, clothes, and other personal items.		$1,550	$1,746
Transportation Allowance This out-of-pocket expense is for transportation to/from campus and costs to travel once on campus.		$1,250	$1,548
Loan Fees This represents the origination fee federal student loans charge.		$56	$56
Per Credit Hour		$1,428