2025 Most Expensive Colorado Public Colleges

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 11 four-year public Colorado colleges is $28,115, reflecting a 3.48% increase compared to the previous year.

Colorado School of Mines ranks as the most expensive public Colorado colleges, with tuition and fees reaching $45,824. Known for its prestigious academic programs and strong reputation, Colorado School of Mines remains a top choice for students seeking a premium education experience.

Close behind are University of Colorado Boulder at$42,970 and Colorado State University-Fort Collins at$35,061 both consistently recognized among the Colorado Public Colleges with the Highest Tuition & Fees, offering high-quality academic programs and resources.

At these High-Cost Colorado Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 86.51%, and the average SAT score is 1,187, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between Colorado Public Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees

Table. Colorado Public Colleges With The Highest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Colorado School of Mines Golden, COPublic, 4-year $45,824
($21,914)
$1,448		$45,824
($22,100)
$1,448		60.69%8,0441,40082.00%18 to 1
2
-		University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, COPublic, 4-year $42,970
($15,214)
$1,027		$38,802
($16,634)
$782		78.08%38,7991,34074.00%19 to 1
3
-		Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, COPublic, 4-year $35,061
($13,373)
$1,296		$30,813
($14,125)
$1,027		88.54%34,096-67.00%17 to 1
4
-		Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, COPublic, 4-year $30,684
($11,124)
$1,181		$13,033
($11,017)
$319		98.80%18,4531,01032.00%14 to 1
5
-		University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, COPublic, 4-year $29,391
($10,383)
$1,182		$27,154
($9,298)
$1,107		74.68%23,1241,10046.00%17 to 1
6
-		University of Northern Colorado Greeley, COPublic, 4-year $26,979
($11,901)
$1,039		$26,446
($15,376)
$1,020		85.85%8,8691,07051.00%14 to 1
7
-		University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COPublic, 4-year $25,039
($10,906)
$1,084		$27,218
($15,704)
$1,146		97.35%11,3541,13047.00%15 to 1
8
-		Western Colorado University Gunnison, COPublic, 4-year $24,434
($11,318)
$751		$15,550
($15,550)
-		99.71%3,5681,26050.00%17 to 1
9
-		Adams State University Alamosa, COPublic, 4-year $21,944
($9,824)
$96		$5,898
($5,898)
$7,263		-2,901-39.00%14 to 1
10
-		Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, COPublic, 4-year $17,944
($9,720)
$702		$16,684
($10,064)
$653		94.90%6,851-40.00%16 to 1
Average$30,027
($12,568)		$24,742
($13,577)		86.51%15,6061,18752.80%16 to 1