Colorado Private Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 10 four-year private Colorado colleges is $27,851, reflecting a -22.25% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 10 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 5 colleges, while tuition decreased at 2 colleges.

Colorado College ranks as the most expensive private Colorado colleges, with tuition and fees reaching $70,734. Known for its prestigious academic programs and strong reputation, Colorado College remains a top choice for students seeking a premium education experience.

Close behind are University of Denver at$61,398 and Naropa University at$36,620 both consistently recognized among the Colorado Private Colleges with the Highest Tuition & Fees, offering high-quality academic programs and resources.

At these High-Cost Colorado Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 70.69%, and the average SAT score is 1,330, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Table. Colorado Private Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees Comparison
	School Name	Undergraduate Tuition & Fees	Graduate Tuition & Fees	Acceptance Rate	Total Population	SAT Score	Graduation Rate	Students to Faculty Ratio
1 -	Colorado College Colorado Springs, COPrivate, 4-year	$70,734 $2,802	$31,350 $2,450	18.47%	2,056	1,340	88.00%	9 to 1
2 -	University of Denver Denver, COPrivate, 4-year	$61,398 $2,058	$42,173 $16,174	77.81%	12,813	1,320	76.00%	9 to 1
3 1	Naropa University Boulder, COPrivate, 4-year	$36,620 $2,020	$22,412 $38	100.00%	1,094	-	37.00%	10 to 1
4 1	Colorado Christian University Lakewood, COPrivate, 4-year	$28,846 $1,038	$15,394 $1,339	-	9,951	-	64.00%	17 to 1
5 2	Regis University Denver, COPrivate, 4-year	$28,140 $15,840	$24,300 $8,107	86.46%	4,605	-	61.00%	11 to 1
6 -	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COPrivate, 4-year	$12,750 $10	$14,632 $132	-	31,830	-	19.00%	31 to 1
7	Colorado Technical University-Denver South Aurora, COPrivate, 4-year	$12,685	-	-	-	-	-	-
8	Denver Seminary Littleton, COPrivate, 4-year	$12,600	$13,175	-	847	-	-	-
9	Columbia College - Denver Aurora, COPrivate, 4-year	$8,256	-	-	-	-	-	-
10 3	Taft University System Denver, COPrivate, 4-year	$6,480 $2,160	$6,630 $2,020	-	324	-	-	15 to 1
	Average	$27,851	$21,258	70.69%	7,940	1,330	57.50%	15 to 1

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Undergraduate

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Graduate

Denver Seminary Private, 4-year | Littleton, CO
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Johns Hopkins University Private, 4-year | Baltimore, MD
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