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

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 53.75% from 2015 ($30,259).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, RMCAD's COA is $46,522, which is increased by 12.24% from last year.

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

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Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 23.34% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $17,760. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design over last the 10 years.

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Year	Undergraduate	Graduate	Change By Year
2015-16	$16,370	$20,626		-
2016-17	$17,170	$20,876	4.89%
2017-18	$18,016	$21,676	4.93%
2018-19	$19,020	$21,896	5.57%
2019-20	$19,670	$22,176	3.42%
2020-21	$20,725	$15,144	5.36%
2021-22	$21,615	$15,144	4.29%
2022-23	$22,607	$15,144	4.59%
2023-24	$23,720	$15,144	4.92%
2024-25	$20,190	$20,190	-14.88%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,460, and it has increased 39.71% from the year 2015 to 2025.

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Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 120.40% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design and similar schools.