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#20 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
33 Colleges
21,312 Yearly Graduations
$58,407 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Colorado ranked #20 in the nation for graduate degrees with 21,312 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Graduate students from Colorado can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $14,602 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $18,204. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
3,319 Yearly Degrees
$53,943 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 33 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, DU ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 3,319 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Denver

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $53,640 $53,640
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $303 $303
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,490 $1,490

Public Public vs. Private
2,769 Yearly Degrees
$8,052 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, CU Anschutz handed out 2,769 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,984 $23,274
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,068 $1,068
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $388 $1,293

Public Public vs. Private
2,386 Yearly Degrees
$13,313 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Colorado State University - Fort Collins was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,386 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Colorado State University - Fort Collins

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,834 $26,564
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,479 $2,479
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $602 $1,476

#4

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
2,324 Yearly Degrees
$13,901 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CU - Boulder handed out 2,324 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Colorado Boulder

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,168 $32,220
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,733 $1,733
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $676 $1,790

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
1,790 Yearly Degrees
$14,312 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs handed out 1,790 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,683 $13,683
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $629 $629
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $577 $577

#6

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
1,706 Yearly Degrees
$9,000 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Colorado State University - Global Campus handed out 1,706 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Colorado State University - Global Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,000 $9,000
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $500

#7

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,314 Yearly Degrees
$15,079 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Regis U handed out 1,314 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Regis University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,063 $14,063
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,016 $1,016
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $781 $781

#8

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
977 Yearly Degrees
$13,366 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Northern Colorado handed out 977 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Northern Colorado

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,192 $20,205
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,174 $2,174
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $622 $1,123

#9

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
660 Yearly Degrees
$13,854 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 33 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UCCS ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 660 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,854 $25,584
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $683 $1,132

#10

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
627 Yearly Degrees
$4,357 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Aspen University handed out 627 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Aspen University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,900 $3,900
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $457 $457
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $325 $325

#11

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
610 Yearly Degrees
$19,532 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Mines handed out 610 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Colorado School of Mines

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,154 $38,466
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,378 $2,378
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,085 $2,269

#12

American Sentinel University

Aurora, Connecticut
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
431 Yearly Degrees
$6,920 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

American Sentinel University was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 431 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for American Sentinel University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,720 $6,720
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $560 $560

#13

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
407 Yearly Degrees
$9,853 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 33 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Adams State ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 407 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Adams State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,132 $8,175
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,721 $2,721
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $396 $454

Public Public vs. Private
384 Yearly Degrees
$10,364 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, MSU Denver handed out 384 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Metropolitan State University of Denver

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,066 $11,494
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,298 $1,298
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $493 $631

#15

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
338 Yearly Degrees
$14,626 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CCU handed out 338 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Colorado Christian University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,474 $13,474
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,152 $1,152
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $561 $561

#16

Rocky Vista University

Parker, Colorado
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
336 Yearly Degrees
$37,569 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Rocky Vista University was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 336 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rocky Vista University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $33,939 $33,939
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,630 $3,630

#17

Denver Seminary

Littleton, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
180 Yearly Degrees
$12,060 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 33 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Denver Seminary ranked #17 in terms of popularity with 180 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Denver Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,610 $11,610
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $645 $645

Public Public vs. Private
157 Yearly Degrees
$8,287 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Colorado State University - Pueblo handed out 157 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Colorado State University - Pueblo

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,821 $17,307
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,466 $2,466
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $323 $962

#19

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
133 Yearly Degrees
$15,490 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 33 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Western ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 133 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Colorado University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,972 $13,972
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,518 $1,518
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $860 $860

#20

Naropa University

Boulder, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
125 Yearly Degrees
$19,756 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 33 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Naropa ranked #20 in terms of popularity with 125 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Naropa University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,556 $19,556
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $968 $968

#21

Taft University System

Denver, Colorado
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
80 Yearly Degrees
$5,590 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Taft Law School handed out 80 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Taft University System

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,400 $5,400
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $190 $190

#22

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
73 Yearly Degrees
$9,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Colorado Mesa University was ranked the #22 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 73 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Colorado Mesa University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,270 $13,905
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $630 $630
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $515 $773

#23

Iliff School of Theology

Denver, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
42 Yearly Degrees
$20,169 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Iliff School of Theology handed out 42 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Iliff School of Theology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,824 $19,824
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $345 $345
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $826 $826

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
33 Yearly Degrees

MECR handed out 33 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state.

#25

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
31 Yearly Degrees
$10,781 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Red Rocks Community College handed out 31 graduate degrees. This makes it the #25 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Red Rocks Community College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,082 $11,646
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $699 $699

Other Colorado Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine 28
27 Fort Lewis College 15
28 Colorado College 11
28 Southwest Acupuncture College - Boulder 11
30 Denver College of Nursing 10
31 Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture 4
32 DeVry University - Colorado 1
33 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 0

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