Cheapest Biology Colleges in Colorado

Colorado State University Pueblo offers biology students access to top-tier science education at just $12,948 net cost, making it the most affordable option among 14 programs statewide. The $23,089 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects Colorado's mix of accessible public universities and elite private institutions. Biology graduates enter a state economy driven by aerospace giants like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace, where life sciences professionals support everything from satellite technology to environmental research. With net costs ranging up to $36,037 at University of Denver, students can find quality programs across every budget level while the Colorado Opportunity Fund helps reduce tuition burdens for in-state residents.

Programs

$12,948 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$28,998

Avg. Program Earnings

51.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Biology, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, Colorado	$12,948	$9,401	38.0%	98.8%
2	Adams State University Alamosa, Colorado	$14,173	$9,776	31.6%	99.2%
3	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
4	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
5	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
6	Western Colorado University Gunnison, Colorado	$16,773	$11,083	50.7%	91.9%
7	Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	$17,339	$9,670	43.1%	91.0%
8	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
9	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
10	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
11	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689	$43,980	61.1%	76.1%
12	Colorado Christian University Lakewood, Colorado	$25,458	$39,266	55.3%
13	Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colorado	$31,678	$67,932	86.0%	16.3%
14	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between Colorado biology programs?

Public universities like Colorado State University Pueblo charge $12,948 net cost while private institutions like University of Denver reach $36,037. The Colorado Opportunity Fund provides tuition stipends that help keep public school costs low for state residents.

How do graduation rates vary among the cheapest biology programs?

The most affordable options show wide variation, with Colorado State University Pueblo at 38% graduation rate and Western Colorado University reaching 50.7%. Metropolitan State University of Denver, despite being third-cheapest at $14,294, has the lowest graduation rate at 29.9%.

Does attending a more expensive Colorado biology program guarantee higher earnings?

Not necessarily. Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates earn $34,755 despite the program costing just $14,294, while Colorado College graduates earn only $20,140 after paying $31,678 net cost.

Where do Colorado biology graduates typically find employment opportunities?

Colorado's aerospace sector employs many life sciences professionals at companies like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace for satellite and space technology development. The state's growing biotech startup scene and environmental research institutions also create varied career paths for biology graduates.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.