Cheapest Business/Commerce Colleges in Colorado

Colorado State University Pueblo offers business students the lowest net cost at $12,948 annually, while graduates from CSU Fort Collins command the highest salaries at $53,424. The $23,376 earnings gap between these programs reflects Colorado's varied business market, where aerospace giants like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace create high-paying opportunities alongside emerging tech startups in Denver's growing innovation corridor.

Programs

$12,948 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$37,667

Avg. Program Earnings

47.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Business/Commerce, 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	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$14,954	$12,760	17.6%
4	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
5	Western Colorado University Gunnison, Colorado	$16,773	$11,083	50.7%	91.9%
6	Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	$17,339	$9,670	43.1%	91.0%
7	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
8	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689	$43,980	61.1%	76.1%
9	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Colorado's cheapest business program so affordable?

Colorado State University Pueblo combines a low $9,401 in-state tuition with strong state funding support. The Colorado Opportunity Fund provides additional tuition stipends to qualifying residents, helping reduce the total net cost to $12,948.

How do graduation rates vary among affordable business programs?

Western Colorado University leads with a 50.7% graduation rate despite moderate costs, while Colorado Technical University struggles at just 17.6%. Public universities generally show stronger completion rates, with CSU Fort Collins achieving 66.9% graduation success.

Is there a connection between program cost and starting salaries?

Not necessarily in Colorado's business programs. CSU Fort Collins graduates earn $53,424 despite moderate net costs, while expensive University of Denver graduates start at $35,060. The state's aerospace and tech sectors reward skills over school prestige.

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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.