Cheapest Dance Colleges in Colorado

Metropolitan State University of Denver makes dance education accessible with a $14,294 net price that sits nearly $17,000 below Colorado's most expensive option. The state's dance programs span from a 97.91% acceptance rate at Metro State to Colorado College's selective 16.30% admission standard. Colorado's growing entertainment sector, bolstered by film tax incentives and Red Rocks Amphitheatre's concert industry, creates performance opportunities for graduates across the Front Range urban corridor.

Programs

$14,294 – $31,678

Net Price Range

59.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Dance Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
2	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
3	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
4	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$21,480	$16,430	75.0%	80.7%
5	Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colorado	$31,678	$67,932	86.0%	16.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Metropolitan State University of Denver the most affordable dance option?

Metro State's $10,780 in-state tuition combined with financial aid brings the net price to just $14,294 annually. The university maintains a 97.91% acceptance rate, making dance education accessible to nearly all applicants while keeping costs minimal.

How do graduation rates vary among Colorado's affordable dance programs?

Graduation rates climb significantly with program selectivity, from Metro State's 29.90% to Colorado State Fort Collins at 66.90%. Colorado College achieves an 86% graduation rate but costs $31,678 net price, more than double the public alternatives.

Does Colorado provide financial assistance specifically for in-state dance students?

The Colorado Opportunity Fund offers tuition stipends to qualifying Colorado residents, helping reduce costs at public institutions. In-state students at Colorado Mesa pay just $9,712 in tuition compared to the $15,331 net price after aid.

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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.