Cheapest Criminology Colleges in Colorado

Colorado's public universities make criminology education remarkably accessible, with Colorado State University Pueblo offering the state's lowest net price at just $12,948. The $23,089 gap between the cheapest public option and University of Denver reflects how institutional type drives costs more than program quality. Colorado's law enforcement agencies, from Denver Police to state corrections facilities, create steady demand for criminology graduates who understand both urban crime patterns and rural enforcement challenges across the state's varied communities.

Programs

$12,948 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$40,696

Avg. Program Earnings

50.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Criminology 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	Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	$17,339	$9,670	43.1%	91.0%
4	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689	$43,980	61.1%	76.1%
5	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Colorado State University Pueblo so affordable for criminology students?

CSU Pueblo combines a low sticker price with generous financial aid, resulting in a net cost of $12,948 that beats even other public options by over $1,000. The university's 98.79% acceptance rate means most qualified students can access this affordable criminology program.

How do graduation rates compare across Colorado's cheapest criminology programs?

Public universities show graduation rates from 31.60% at Adams State to 43.10% at Fort Lewis College, while private options like Regis University reach 61.10%. The 29.5 percentage point spread suggests that lower costs sometimes correlate with different student support levels.

Do Colorado criminology graduates earn enough to justify student debt levels?

Regis University graduates earn $48,823 annually against $28,332 in debt, creating a manageable 1.7-to-1 earnings-to-debt ratio. University of Denver graduates face a tougher 1.5-to-1 ratio with $32,569 earnings against $22,000 in debt.

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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.