The Cheapest Colleges in Colorado by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Colorado but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Colorado for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Colorado list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Colorado tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Colorado are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Colorado? Leading the colleges list is University of Phoenix Southern Colorado Campus in Colorado Springs with an out of state total cost of $16,332.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 University of Phoenix Southern Colorado CampusColorado Springs, Private For Profit |
$16,332 | NA | NA |
#2 University of Phoenix Colorado CampusLone Tree, Private For Profit |
$16,470 | NA | NA |
#3 Colorado Technical University OnlineColorado Springs, Private For Profit |
$18,712 | NA | NA |
#4 Jones International UniversityCentennial, Private For Profit |
$20,224 | NA | NA |
#5 Remington College Colorado Springs CampusColorado Springs, Private Not For Profit |
$20,374 | NA | NA |
#6 Nazarene Bible CollegeColorado Springs, Private Not For Profit |
$20,760 | NA | NA |
#7 American Sentinel UniversityAurora, Private For Profit |
$21,604 | NA | NA |
#8 National American University DenverDenver, Private For Profit |
$21,747 | NA | NA |
#9 Colorado Technical University Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, Private For Profit |
$21,830 | NA | NA |
#10 Colorado Technical University Greenwood VillageAurora, Private For Profit |
$22,485 | NA | NA |
#11 Colorado Mountain CollegeGlenwood Springs, Public Not For Profit |
$23,114 | NA | NA |
#12 National American University Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, Private For Profit |
$23,532 | NA | NA |
#13 National American University Colorado Springs SouthColorado Springs, Private For Profit |
$23,559 | NA | NA |
#14 National American University CentennialCentennial, Private For Profit |
$23,559 | NA | NA |
#15 College America Fort CollinsFort Collins, Private For Profit |
$24,088 | NA | NA |
#16 College America Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, Private For Profit |
$24,088 | NA | NA |
#17 College America DenverDenver, Private For Profit |
$24,088 | NA | NA |
#18 DeVry University ColoradoWestminster, Private For Profit |
$24,345 | NA | NA |
#19 Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, Public Not For Profit |
$28,683 | 34 | 20 |
#20 Adams State CollegeAlamosa, Public Not For Profit |
$28,900 | NA | NA |