Colorado

Colleges in Colorado: what they cost, and what graduates earn

14 Colorado universities with published federal data, teaching about 88,216 students. Median in-state tuition $12,416, median graduate earnings $59,940 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$12,416in-state, before aid
Median earnings$59,94010 yrs after entry
Paying loans down62%national 65%
Median SAT1220where published

Cheapest universities in ColoradoLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Northeastern Junior College Sterling $5,730 $39,893 $9,376 50% —
Colorado State University - Global Campus Denver $9,000 $76,813 $25,000 54% —
Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction $9,927 $45,823 $22,000 49% 1055
Fort Lewis College Durango $9,958 $46,349 $18,389 58% 1111
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs $10,149 $54,659 $20,000 63% 1133
Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs $10,482 $41,450 $34,787 40% —
University of Northern Colorado Greeley $12,416 $52,231 $20,470 62% 1082
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder $15,666 $69,738 $19,500 74% 1357

Highest graduate earnings in ColoradoMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Colorado School of Mines Golden $21,914 $97,335 $23,000 91% 1412
Denver College of Nursing Denver — $81,809 $26,500 78% —
Colorado State University - Global Campus Denver $9,000 $76,813 $25,000 54% —
Regis University Denver $46,340 $72,105 $25,000 61% 1220
University of Denver Denver $61,398 $71,155 $21,844 73% 1355
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder $15,666 $69,738 $19,500 74% 1357
Colorado College Colorado Springs $70,734 $65,222 $18,257 89% 1365
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs $10,149 $54,659 $20,000 63% 1133

Fastest debt payback in ColoradoYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Colorado School of Mines Golden $21,914 $97,335 $23,000 91% 1412
Denver College of Nursing Denver — $81,809 $26,500 78% —
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder $15,666 $69,738 $19,500 74% 1357
Colorado State University - Global Campus Denver $9,000 $76,813 $25,000 54% —
University of Denver Denver $61,398 $71,155 $21,844 73% 1355
Colorado College Colorado Springs $70,734 $65,222 $18,257 89% 1365
Regis University Denver $46,340 $72,105 $25,000 61% 1220
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs $10,149 $54,659 $20,000 63% 1133

Most selective universities in ColoradoHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Colorado School of Mines Golden $21,914 $97,335 $23,000 91% 1412
Colorado College Colorado Springs $70,734 $65,222 $18,257 89% 1365
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder $15,666 $69,738 $19,500 74% 1357
University of Denver Denver $61,398 $71,155 $21,844 73% 1355
Regis University Denver $46,340 $72,105 $25,000 61% 1220
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs $10,149 $54,659 $20,000 63% 1133
Fort Lewis College Durango $9,958 $46,349 $18,389 58% 1111
University of Northern Colorado Greeley $12,416 $52,231 $20,470 62% 1082

Scholarships at Colorado universities

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Every Colorado university we hold data for

Colorado Christian University Colorado College Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University - Global Campus Denver College of Nursing Fort Lewis College Nazarene Bible College Northeastern Junior College Regis University University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Colorado Boulder University of Denver University of Northern Colorado

Studying in Colorado: common questions

How much does college cost in Colorado?
The median Colorado university charges $12,416 in-state and $27,266 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $33,469. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $13,972.
What do graduates of Colorado universities earn?
A median $59,940 ten years after entry, against median debt of $21,922.
Do students in Colorado repay their loans?
62% of borrowers at the median Colorado university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Colorado universities expect?
The median Colorado university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1220. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Colorado debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.