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Colorado Northwestern Community College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,140

Cost of attendance at Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,596

Cost of attendance at Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Colorado Northwestern Community College was $12,922. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CNCC

CNCC net price calculator

$12,922

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Colorado and nationwide.

Colorado's average $14,122
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of CNCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,922 $808 (7%) $7,181 $10,080 $12,002 $18,154 $18,657
2021 $12,114 $1,428 (11%) $8,236 $9,688 $11,333 $15,104 $15,611
2020 $13,542 $184 (1%) $10,867 $11,430 $14,265 $15,915 $18,061
2019 $13,358 $1,850 (16%) $11,444 $12,384 $14,913 $16,743 $16,557
2018 $11,508 $591 (5%) $9,566 $9,693 $12,831 $15,329 $14,846
2017 $12,099 $360 (3%) $9,799 $12,391 $11,802 $15,474 $15,972
2016 $11,739 $749 (7%) $9,961 $11,176 $10,437 $15,053 $15,331
2015 $10,990 $584 (6%) $8,858 $8,421 $12,841 $15,281 $14,482
2014 $10,406 -- $9,304 $9,554 $10,928 $12,901 $14,233

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Colorado Northwestern Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $23,744 $110 $4,140 $18,144 $1,460
2021 $23,634 $248 (1%) $4,140 $17,694 $1,800
2020 $23,386 $567 (2%) $4,018 $17,568 $1,800
2019 $22,819 $1,290 (6%) $4,018 $17,001 $1,800
2018 $21,529 $1,105 (5%) $3,943 $15,786 $1,800
2017 $20,424 $454 (2%) $3,736 $14,888 $1,800
2016 $19,970 $394 (2%) $3,554 $14,616 $1,800
2015 $19,576 $659 (3%) $3,718 $14,058 $1,800
2014 $18,917 $679 (4%) $3,224 $13,893 $1,800
2013 $18,238 -- $2,962 $13,527 $1,749

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does CNCC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 324 dormitories available to its students at $2,942 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at CNCC is $327 per month.
Does CNCC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at CNCC for one academic year is $5,024, which works out to $558 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
CNCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,460.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, CNCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $6,300
  • If living off-campus, with family: $6,147
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $6,300
How much is CNCC application fees?
CNCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
CNCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Colorado Northwestern Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $153 Not Available
For out-of-state students $256 Not Available

Housing and Meal

Colorado Northwestern Community College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Colorado Northwestern Community College for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,024 $2,942 N/A 19 324
2021 $4,926 $2,884 N/A 19 346
2020 $4,790 $2,800 N/A 19 300
2019 $4,683 $2,687 N/A 19 300
2018 $4,515 $2,591 N/A 19 300
2017 $4,228 $2,426 N/A 19 300
2016 $4,228 $2,426 N/A 19 258

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Colorado Northwestern Community College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered