Paying for Colorado Northwestern Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $4,454 5.15% $7,084 5.10%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) are $4,454 for Colorado residents and $7,084 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at CNCC.
55% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,443. It could cover 90.95% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,927 for Colorado residents and $17,557 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Colorado Northwestern Community College is $4,454 for Colorado residents and $7,084 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.15% for Colorado residents and increased by 5.10% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($5,159) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of CNCC is $4,683 for Colorado residents and $7,446 for out-of-state students, a 5.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
CNCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,236 $6,740$14,692
2023-2024$4,454$7,084$15,456
Change % 2023-20245.15%5.10%5.20%
2024-2025$4,683$7,446$16,260

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CNCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $164 for Colorado residents and $274 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$156$261
2023-2024$164$274
2024-2025$172$288

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,456 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.20% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 12.58% compared to the previous year.
The CNCC's 2024 on-campus COA is $21,370 for state residents and $24,000 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,019 for state residents and $29,649 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At CNCC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$4,454
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$7,084
Room & Board$9,030$14,679
Personal Expenses$6,426$6,426
Books & Supplies$1,460
COA (In-State)$21,370$27,019
COA (Out-of-State)$24,000$29,649
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

CNCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Colorado Northwestern Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to CNCC
In-StateOut-of-State
Colorado Northwestern Community College$4,454$7,084
Community College of Aurora$4,030$15,680
Aims Community College$3,170$11,306
Northeastern Junior College$5,582$8,045
Otero College$4,418$7,048
Pickens Technical College$4,930$8,330
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