Colleges in Colorado
4 schools · official College Scorecard data
Among the 4 Colorado colleges we track, the lowest average net price is at Colorado State University-Fort Collins ($21,279/yr), the highest median graduate earnings are at Colorado School of Mines ($97,335), and the best earnings-to-cost ROI signal belongs to Colorado School of Mines (3.4×). Compare net price, graduation rates, earnings and ROI for every school below.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Data as of June 2026.
Colorado colleges compared
| School | Type | Net price/yr | Median earnings (10yr) | Grad rate | ROI signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | Public | $25,346 | $69,738 | 74.2% | 2.8× |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Public | $21,279 | $60,543 | 66.5% | 2.8× |
| Colorado School of Mines | Public | $28,690 | $97,335 | 81.7% | 3.4× |
| Colorado College | Private (nonprofit) | $33,375 | $65,222 | 87.7% | 2.0× |
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Data as of June 2026.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Public domain (U.S. Government work)), snapshot June 2026. ROI signal = median 10-year earnings ÷ average annual net price (methodology). Estimates — verify before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
Which college in Colorado has the lowest net price?
Of the 4 Colorado schools we track, Colorado State University-Fort Collins has the lowest average net price at $21,279 per year (after grants and scholarships). Your own price depends on your family income, so always run the school's net price calculator.
Which Colorado college has the highest graduate earnings?
Colorado School of Mines reports the highest median earnings 10 years after entry among Colorado schools in our data, at $97,335. Earnings reflect federally-aided students across all majors, so they are an outcome signal rather than a guarantee.
What is the best-value college in Colorado?
By our ROI signal (median earnings ÷ annual net price), Colorado School of Mines leads Colorado schools at 3.4×. This is a simple value gauge that rewards both strong earnings and low cost — see the methodology for its limits.
Where does this Colorado college data come from?
All figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, a public-domain federal dataset. We commit a dated snapshot and link the source so you can verify every number.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20