2025 Cheapest Colorado 4-Years Colleges

Choosing a college in Colorado doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. While many colleges in Colorado are known for their high tuition costs, there are also plenty of affordable options available. This guide highlights the most budget-friendly colleges in Colorado , focusing on tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year, so you can plan for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year with confidence.

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 21 four-year Colorado 4-Years Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees is $27,989, reflecting a -8.33% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 21 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 16 colleges, while tuition decreased at only 2 colleges.

Taft University System ranks as the least expensive Colorado colleges. With tuition and fees at just $6,480, Taft University System offers an affordable education without compromising on quality. It is an excellent choice for students seeking value in their college experience.

Close behind are Lamar Community College at$7,260 and Colorado Northwestern Community College at$7,304 both consistently recognized among the Colorado 4-Years Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees, providing quality education at a fraction of the cost of many other colleges.

Comparison between Colorado 4-Years Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees

Table. Colorado 4-Years Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Taft University System Denver, COPrivate, 4-year $6,480
$2,160		$6,630
$2,020		-324--15 to 1
2
-		Lamar Community College Lamar, COPublic, 4-year $7,260
($4,550)
$208		-
(-)		-690-55.00%16 to 1
3
-		Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, COPublic, 4-year $7,304
($4,594)
$220		-
(-)		-1,271-34.00%9 to 1
4
-		Trinidad State College Trinidad, COPublic, 4-year $7,318
($4,608)
$218		-
(-)		-1,613-55.00%16 to 1
5Columbia College - Denver Aurora, COPrivate, 4-year $8,256------
6
-		Montessori Education Center of the Rockies Denver, COPrivate, 4-year $8,800
-		-100.00%43-83.00%12 to 1
7
2		Colorado State University Global Denver, COPublic, 4-year $9,000
($9,000)
$600		$12,150
($12,150)
$3,150		98.40%10,257--23 to 1
8
1		Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, COPrivate, 4-year $10,482
$480		--527-66.00%6 to 1
9
1		Aims Community College Greeley, COPublic, 4-year $11,786
($3,410)
$480		-
(-)		-8,542-40.00%17 to 1
10Colorado Technical University-Denver South Aurora, COPrivate, 4-year $12,685------
Average$8,937
($5,232)		$9,390
($12,150)		99.20%2,908-55.50%14 to 1