Tuition
As a taxpayer-funded state institution CCA has access to tremendous resources such as our current state-of-the-art physical plant, as well as federal Perkins grants that give us new equipment funding each year. The Colorado Film School is able to rise above current economic challenges as many of our students come from outside of Colorado and their tuition dollars flow directly to the school insulating us against state cut-backs. Student fees, currently $400 per semester, bring in new cutting-edge equipment, production insurance for student shoots, and constant updating in labs and computer equipment.
*Tuition rates on this page are for the 2019-2020 school year. Tuition rates and fees may be changed at any time.
(All Certificates and AAS Degrees)CCA Tuition Rates
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Resident
$153.35 per credit hour (after COF)
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WUE*
$223.35 per credit hour
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Non-Resident
$610.90 per credit hour
Classes at CFS are usually 3 credit hours. Fees vary depending on credits enrolled per term.
CFS also charges a flat $400 lab fee each semester for equipment and computer usage. Equipment rental is included in the lab fee. Books vary per class and range from $50-$100 per course. Housing is not included, however students may anticipate between $900-$2000 per month depending on location and shared or single-occupancy. The table below is an estimate based on attending 12-15 credits each semester:
Resident
(with fees)
CERTIFICATE
2 years, 48 credits
≈$9,500 ($4,750 per year)
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
3 years, 75 credits
≈$14,700 ($4,900 per year)
WUE*
(with fees)
CERTIFICATE
2 years, 48 credits
≈$12,900 ($6,450 per year)
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
3 years, 75 credits
≈$20,000 ($6,700 per year)
Non-Resident
(with fees)
CERTIFICATE
2 years, 48 credits
≈$31,500 ($15,750 per year)
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
3 years, 75 credits
≈$49,000 ($16,300 per year)