Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

What is the cost of studying for a year at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, RMCAD's published full-time tuition was $17,760, with $2,430 in required fees. Together, those reported charges total $20,190 before housing, food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. The reported tuition and required fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state students; part-time tuition was reported at $740 per credit hour.

• Reported full-time tuition: $17,760 for the academic year.
• Reported required fees: $2,430 for the academic year.
• Tuition plus required fees: $20,190, excluding living and other expenses.

A complete cost-of-attendance budget must also account for living arrangements and program-specific materials. Art and design students should ask about required software, equipment, printing, and project supplies rather than assuming that a general books-and-supplies allowance will match their actual spending. Because RMCAD does not provide college-operated undergraduate housing, a student's rent and food expenses will depend heavily on personal arrangements.

Financial aid changes the amount a student pays, but an aid award can include loans that must be repaid. In 2024-25 reporting, 90% of students received financial aid and 60% had student loans. The reported average net price for students from families earning no more than $48,000 annually was $29,351; net price is an average after grant aid, not an individualized quote or a tuition-only figure. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, applicable state aid, institutional scholarships, and military education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing RMCAD's award letter are necessary steps toward understanding which forms of assistance actually apply.

What are the work-study opportunities at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

Students seeking paid work should distinguish Federal Work-Study from ordinary part-time employment. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid for eligible students with an award; it generally pays wages for approved work rather than reducing the tuition bill automatically.

Ask RMCAD's financial aid office whether Work-Study is included in an individual aid offer, how positions are advertised, and whether an award assures a job or requires a separate application. Students without a Work-Study award may still be able to pursue other part-time employment, but those jobs have different eligibility and funding rules.

RMCAD's career services also provide job-search assistance, résumé preparation, interview workshops, employer connections, and individual career planning. Those services can support a search for work or an internship; they should not be confused with a funded student position. The college does not report an institution-wide internship requirement, so students who want one should check the options and credit rules in their specific major.