Calculate Your Colorado College Costs

Understanding your family's contribution towards a Colorado College education starts with knowing what financial aid you might receive. These three calculators help you explore different levels of detail to estimate your family's contribution and potential financial aid.

Instant Net Price Estimator

Get a quick estimate in under 2 minutes

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 Estimator

More detailed analysis in 5-10 minutes

This enhanced calculator asks 6-14 financial questions to provide a more personalized estimate of your family's expected contribution. The MyIntuition calculator considers additional factors while still maintaining simplicity and speed.

What you'll need:

  • Family income and asset details
  • Number of family members
  • Children currently in college

Estimate your contribution with MyinTuition

 

Comprehensive Net Price Calculator

Full financial aid simulation in 20 minutes

Our most detailed tool simulates the complete financial aid process, asking comprehensive questions to provide the most accurate estimate possible. This calculator examines many of the same factors our financial aid staff considers when creating your actual financial aid offer.

What you'll need:

  • Previous year tax returns and W-2s
  • Asset and savings information
  • Investment details
  • Medical expenses and mortgage debt

Special Circumstances

Divorced or Separated Parents: Complete the calculator separately for each parent, then add the results together for your total family contribution. If one or both parents have remarried, use only the biological parent's income information (excluding the stepparent's income).

 

Important Notes

These calculators provide estimates, not guarantees. Your actual financial aid offer will be determined through a detailed analysis of your family's complete financial aid applications (FAFSA, CSS Profile, and supporting documents) picture when you apply for aid.

Questions about financing your education? Connect with our Admission and Financial Aid staff—we're here to guide you through each step of understanding college costs and exploring your options.

Colorado College's commitment: We believe families have the primary responsibility for educational costs, but we're dedicated to making CC accessible. Except in unusual circumstances, we consider both parents' financial situations when determining need-based aid. More information on applying for financial aid is located here.

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