How much has Pickens Technical's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

116.33%

In-State

98.67%

Out-of-State

Pickens Technical's tuition & fees has increased from $4,656 (2015) to $9,250 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 98.67% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Pickens Technical College.

Pickens Technical's tuition increase rate is higher than the Colorado's average increase rate of 14.91%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 48.79% from 2015 ($16,812).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Pickens Technical's COA is $25,015, which is increased by 22.11% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Pickens Technical's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$14,532$16,812-
2016-17 --$14,532$16,812
2017-18 --$16,666$20,14619.83%
2018-19 --$16,666$20,146
2019-20 --$16,666$20,146
2020-21 --$16,666$20,086-0.30%
2021-22 --$17,086$20,9864.48%
2022-23 --$17,086$20,986
2023-24 --$17,086$20,486-2.38%
2024-25 --$20,905$25,01522.11%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 98.67% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,220. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Pickens Technical College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,376$4,656-
2016-17$2,376$4,656
2017-18$4,510$7,99071.61%
2018-19$4,510$7,990
2019-20$4,510$7,990
2020-21$4,510$7,930-0.75%
2021-22$4,930$8,83011.35%
2022-23$4,930$8,830
2023-24$4,930$8,330-5.66%
2024-25$5,140$9,25011.04%
Pickens Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $600, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$600-
2016-17$600
2017-18$600
2018-19$600
2019-20$600
2020-21$600
2021-22$600
2022-23$600
2023-24$600
2024-25$600

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 29.62% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Pickens Technical College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$11,556-
2016-17$11,556
2017-18$11,556
2018-19$11,556
2019-20$11,556
2020-21$11,556
2021-22$11,556
2022-23$11,556
2023-24$11,556
2024-25$15,16531.23%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Pickens Technical College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Pickens Technical College$9,250
($5,140)		$8,830
($4,930)		4.76%
Northeastern Junior College$8,267
($5,730)		$8,045
($5,582)		2.76%
Otero College$7,270
($4,560)		$7,048
($4,418)		3.15%
Otero Junior College - La Junta High School$6,563
($4,107)		$6,563
($4,107)		-
Otero College - La Junta High School$7,048
($4,418)		$7,048
($4,418)		-
Otero College - Fort Lyon Colorado Coalition for the Homeless$7,048
($4,418)		$7,048
($4,418)		-

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