Cost of RMCAD
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $39,446 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $20,190 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,460 |
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| Average net price after aid | $32,562 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $30,428 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $30,129 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $31,468 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $36,470 |
| $110,001+ | $38,010 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with RMCAD's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at RMCAD
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (7)
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Colorado
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Colorado College | Colorado Springs | $27,951 | 18% | $70,914 |
| Regis University | Denver | $18,133 | 86% | $79,971 |
| Western Colorado University | Gunnison | $16,756 | 100% | $53,355 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo | $8,851 | 95% | $58,700 |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango | $20,090 | 77% | $49,164 |
| Adams State University | Alamosa | $8,585 | — | $51,295 |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy | — | 14% | — |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood | $28,605 | — | $52,025 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does RMCAD cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $39,446 a year (tuition and fees: $20,190). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $32,562 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $30,428.
How much do RMCAD graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,764 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 22 similar colleges in Colorado. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer software and media applications ($45,767 a year after graduation).
What is RMCAD's graduation rate?
37% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 54% of first-year students return for a second year.