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Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Carbondale, Colorado

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Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026
Day tuition (2026-2027)
$50,400
Boarding tuition (2026-2027)
$80,600
Financial aid
45% of students
Enrollment
170
Student:Teacher
5:1
Founded
1953
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What Colorado Rocky Mountain School actually costs

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

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Expected financial aid0% of tuition

45% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost
$89,300
vs $80,600 published tuition
4-year total
$378,663
incl. $36,398 beyond tuition
Hidden costs per year
  • Books, laptop & course materials$800
  • Athletics gear & team fees$900
  • Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
  • Travel home & breaks$2,000
  • Dorm setup & storage$400
  • Spending money & incidentals$2,400
  • Health & student fees$1,000

About

Colorado Rocky Mountain School is a coeducational boarding and day school on a 300-acre ranch campus in the Roaring Fork Valley near Aspen. Founded in 1953, CRMS is built around an experiential model that pairs college-prep academics with wilderness expeditions, a working farm, and hands-on shop and craft programs.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Colorado Rocky Mountain School?
At Colorado Rocky Mountain School, boarding tuition is $80,600 per year and day tuition is $50,400 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Colorado Rocky Mountain School offer financial aid?
Yes. 45% of students at Colorado Rocky Mountain School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Colorado Rocky Mountain School serve?
Colorado Rocky Mountain School serves grades 9-12.
Is Colorado Rocky Mountain School a boarding or day school?
Colorado Rocky Mountain School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Colorado Rocky Mountain School?
Colorado Rocky Mountain School enrolls about 170 students.
Where is Colorado Rocky Mountain School located?
Colorado Rocky Mountain School is located in Carbondale, Colorado.

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