Tuition & Fees
February 17, 2022 2026-06-18 21:33Tuition & Fees
Understanding direct and indirect costs
What Does Rocky Mountain College Actually Cost?
A private college education at Rocky Mountain College is more accessible than many families expect. The average award is $26,500, before loans. A student receiving the average financial aid award pays approximately $17,024 per year. Through a combination of scholarships, grants, students loans and work‑study, most students pay significantly less than the published cost of attendance.
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$26,500
Average Financial Aid Award*
Rocky Mountain College combines:
to help lower what families actually pay each year and support students in graduating with manageable debt.
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What Will My Final Bill Look Like?
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Understanding Your Costs
Rocky Mountain College calculates cost of attendance using two categories:
Direct costs are billed by RMC – tuition, fees, housing, and meal plans.
Indirect costs are estimated expenses you manage yourself – books, supplies, and personal living expenses.
This is not a bill.
The numbers below are planning figures. Most students do not pay the full published amount after scholarships, grants, and other aid are applied. The typical student’s actual cost is significantly lower than the total shown here.
2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The costs below apply to traditional undergraduate programs at Rocky Mountain College, excluding Aeronautical Science and Equestrian Studies. Room and meal plan costs vary based on your selections. This estimate assumes a full-time course load of 12 – 19 credits per semester and is not dependent on major or minor.
Direct Costs — Billed by RMC
| Cost Item | Fall | Spring | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition & Fees (12–19 credits) | $18,503 | $18,503 | $37,006 |
| Room (sample: Widenhouse double) | $2,457 | $2,457 | $4,914 |
| Board (sample: Carte Blanche meal plan) | $2,719 | $2,719 | $5,438 |
| Total Direct Costs | $23,579 | $23,579 | $47,358 |
Indirect Costs — Not Billed · Important to Plan For
| Cost Item | Fall | Spring | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $700 | $700 | $1,400 |
| Personal Living Expenses | $2,083 | $2,083 | $4,166 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $26,462 | $26,462 | $52,924 |
Per-credit fee for enrollment under 12 or over 19 credits: $1,497/credit.
Most students do not pay the full published amount after scholarships, grants, and other aid are applied. The average financial aid award at Rocky is $26,500 — which brings the typical annual cost to approximately $26,400.
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What's Included in These Costs?
What’s included in tuition, fees, and cost of attendance
Room and board estimates in the table above are based on a Widenhouse double room and the Carte Blanche Meal Plan as a common example. Other housing and meal options are available at different price points.
Allowances for books, supplies, personal expenses, and transportation are not directly billed to the student. However, families should still plan for these expenses. The allowance amounts included in the cost of attendance budget reflect average costs; actual amounts will vary by student.
Families may also want to budget for additional personal costs such as clothing, entertainment, and travel to and from home. The RMC Financial Aid Office currently budgets $5,566 per year for personal expenses per student, though a student may spend more or less depending on lifestyle.
Housing Options, Rates, and Fees
On‑campus housing at Rocky Mountain College includes high‑speed internet, laundry facilities at no charge, and parking. Rates are per student, per semester, unless otherwise noted.
Housing Fees
- Housing contract cancellation fee: $250
- Key replacement: varies
- Jorgenson Hall lease deposit: $450
- Monthly rent late fee: $25
Anderson Hall (per student, per semester)
- Single: $2,363
- Double: $1,651
- Triple: $1,258
- Small Single: $1,651
Widenhouse Hall (per student, per semester)
- Single: $2,747
- Double: $2,457
- Triple: $2,102
- Quad: $1,862
Rimview Hall (per student, per semester)
- Private room in a 4-room suite: $2,990
Jorgenson Hall
Family Units (monthly; 6‑month contract required)
- 1-bedroom family unit: $928/month
- 2-bedroom family unit: $1,109/month
Per-Semester Units
- Single-occupancy unit: $4,502/semester
- Double-occupancy unit (per student): $3,226/semester
For questions about housing selection and pricing, please contact the Office of Residence Life at housing@rocky.edu. Rates are subject to change without notice.
Meal Plans and Pricing
All students living in Widenhouse Hall or Anderson Hall are required to have either a Carte Blanche meal plan or a 10‑meal‑per‑week plan. Meal plans are optional for students in Rimview Hall, Jorgenson Hall, and for off‑campus students. Flex dollars can be used in the Bears Den Grill and Coffee Shop.
Resident Meal Plans (per semester)
- Carte Blanche meal plan: $2,719
- 10 meal/week plan: $2,401
- 100 meal block plan: $1,209
- 50 meal block plan: $667
Commuter Meal Plans (per semester)
- 10 meals/semester plan: $113
- 5 meals/semester plan: $62
*Carte Blanche plans are not transferable to other diners.
Costs for summer and winter terms
Many RMC students take courses during summer and winter terms to stay on track or graduate early. Tuition for these terms is billed per credit hour, separate from the standard fall/spring full-time rate.
Summer/winter tuition: $450 per credit
On-campus housing is available during summer and winter for students contracted for the following term. Meal service is not available during summer or winter.
Housing rates are listed in the online housing application at my.rocky.edu. For the most current information, contact the Business Office or Financial Aid Office.
2025 - 2026 Full Tuition and Fee Schedule
The summary below covers typical tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. This section provides the complete schedule, including part-time, overload, special sessions, and administrative fees.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the fee schedule without prior notice. Current information is available from the Business Office.
Core Tuition and Required Fees (per semester)
Tuition (12 – 19 credits): $17,963 | Academic lab fee: $192 | Campus technology fee: $214
ASRMC student government fee (>5 credits): $100 | ASRMC publication fee (>5 credits): $17
Graduation fee per semester: $17
Total: 12 -19 credits: $18,503
Per-Credit and Special Rates
Audit: $150/credit | Independent study: $250/credit | Overload (>19 credits): $1,497/credit
Part-time: $1,497/credit | Summer/winter: $450/credit
Post-baccalaureate (teacher recertification, summer): $200
Tuition exchange/remission (per course): $30 | Study abroad (outgoing, includes ISEP): $150
Total: 12 -19 credits: $18,503
Application, Enrollment, and Payment Plan Fees
Application fee (waived for online applications): $35 | Enrollment deposit: $250
Payment plan application fee (per semester): $35 | Late payment fee: $25
Late validation fee (initial): $75 | Late validation fee (final)/re-registration: $200
Academic and Credentialing Fees
Transcript review and licensure audit (Education): $75
Credit for prior learning portfolio evaluation: $200
Graduation application fee (graduate programs, per semester): $100 | Late graduation fee: $25
ID, Parking, and Miscellaneous
ID card replacement: $10 | Orientation deposit forfeiture: $50
Parking permit replacement: $10 | Parking violation: varies | MMR injections: $10/each
Payment and Transaction Fees
Returned check: $25 | Stop payment/check replacement: $25
Wire transfer incoming: $10 | Wire transfer outgoing: varies
Official Transcript Fees
Mailed or picked up: $12.50 typical
Electronic delivery: $13.50 typical
FedEx U.S.: $55.50 typical
International FedEx: varies
Specialized program tuition and fees
Some programs have different tuition and fee structures. For detailed cost of attendance information by program:
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