Pikes Peak State College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Pikes Peak State College?

For 2025-26, reported average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees were about $4,510 for Colorado residents and $17,647 for nonresidents. Those figures combine reported tuition of $4,058 or $16,658, respectively, with $452 in required fees. They are published charges, not a complete annual living-expense estimate or a guarantee of what a particular course load will cost.

• Colorado resident: approximately $4,510 in reported full-time tuition and required fees for 2025-26.
• Nonresident: approximately $17,647 in reported full-time tuition and required fees for 2025-26.
• Books and supplies: a reported median of $1,460; actual spending depends on courses and materials.

Students also need a budget for housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses. The college does not operate residence halls, so an amount labeled "room" in a cost estimate should not be mistaken for the price of a college-owned dorm. Part-time students should use their actual credit load and the current tuition schedule rather than dividing a full-time annual figure mechanically.

Financial aid can substantially change the amount paid. In 2024-25 reporting, 65% of students received financial aid and 14% had student loans. Federal grants, Colorado aid, scholarships, loans, and eligible military or veterans benefits have different rules. Students seeking need-based aid should complete the FAFSA and review the college's scholarship and financial-aid deadlines.

Average net price is the cost after grant and scholarship aid for the students included in that measure, not a quoted price for every family. Reported averages ranged from $3,941 for students in the lowest listed family-income band to $17,700 for those in the highest. An individual aid offer and a realistic off-campus living budget provide a better estimate than either average alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at Pikes Peak State College?

Pikes Peak State College students may combine classes with part-time work, including student jobs where positions are available. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program, not a job automatically assigned with admission: eligibility generally begins with the FAFSA, and an eligible student must still find and obtain a position.

Work-Study earnings are wages for hours worked rather than an up-front reduction of the tuition bill. Other campus jobs may use a different funding source and have different eligibility rules. Students comparing openings should ask about weekly hours, location, scheduling around labs, and whether a role offers experience related to their intended field.

The college's career-support services can also help students prepare a résumé, practice interviews, explore occupations, and connect with employers. An internship is not required of every student, although an individual program may include clinical work, fieldwork, or another supervised experience.