Calculate Your Colorado College Costs
Is CC in your budget? Most families are surprised by what they find. 57% of CC students receive financial aid. And the average annual aid package for first-year students is $58,000.
That’s because we invest $67 million in financial aid every year and meet 100% of every student's demonstrated financial need: one of only 84 colleges in the country that can say that.
Every family is different. So is every aid package.
No two families look the same and so no two aid packages do either. We look at income, family size, assets, and special circumstances to build a package designed specifically for you. That's why it's worth taking a few minutes to crunch the numbers before you make a decision. You may be surprised at what you find.
"We honestly thought CC would be out of reach. When we saw the aid package, we were floored. It made CC possible."
— Parent of a CC ’29 Student
Good to know: These calculators provide estimates, not guarantees. Your actual aid offer is determined when you apply. Think of these as the beginning of the conversation, not the end of it.
Three calculators. Pick one that fits your schedule.
We offer three calculators to estimate your costs, each one a little more detailed and a little more accurate than the last.
The Instant Estimator gives you a quick ballpark number. MyIntuition and the Net Price Calculator go deeper, using your financial information to determine your expected family contribution, which is what your family would actually pay after grants and aid are applied. The more time you put in, the more accurate your number is.
Instant Net Price Estimator
Quick ballpark | Under 2 min
Answer 2 basic questions about your family and receive an immediate estimate of what Colorado College might cost for your family. This tool provides the fastest way to get a ballpark figure for planning purposes.
What you'll need:
- Approximate family income
- Basic household information
Your information remains completely private and secure—we don't store any data you enter.
MyIntuition & Net Price Calculator
MyIntuition | 5-10 min
Better estimate
MyIntuition asks six basic financial questions (without needing tax forms or W-2s) and gives you a more precise look at what CC might cost your family.
What you'll need:
- Approximate annual income (parent and student)
- Approximate assets (savings, investments)
- Number of family members in college
Works best for families with straightforward financial situations. If yours is more complex, the Net Price Calculator will give you a more accurate picture.
MyIntuition CalculatorNet Price Calculator | 20 min
Most accurate estimate
The most accurate number we can give you—and the closest look at what your family would actually pay. If you're serious about CC, start here.
What you'll need:
- 2024 federal income tax return (parent and student)
- W-2 statement(s) for parents and student
- Information about assets (savings, investments, home equity)
- Number of family members in college
If your parents are divorced or separated, you'll need to estimate your costs twice—one for each household.
Net Price CalculatorReady for the next step? Let's talk.
Our Student Financial Services team reviews every situation individually and is happy to walk you through what your estimate means, and what comes next. Don’t wait to reach out. There's no such thing as too early.
Keep in mind: These calculators provide estimates, not guarantees. Your actual offer is determined when you apply through a full review of your FAFSA, CSS Profile, and supporting documents. Your cost estimate is a starting point, and we’re here to help if you have questions.