Cheapest History Colleges in Colorado

Colorado State University Pueblo offers the state's most affordable History program at just $12,948 net cost, though graduates earn $25,967 annually. This price gap between public and private options spans over $20,000, with University of Denver topping out at $36,037. Colorado's aerospace industry and federal installations like NORAD create opportunities for History majors in government contracting, archives, and cultural resource management. The Colorado Opportunity Fund provides tuition assistance to residents, making public universities particularly attractive for humanities students. While earnings vary from $25,967 to $33,604 across programs, the state's growing tech sector increasingly values liberal arts graduates for their research and communication skills.

Programs

$12,948 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$30,243

Avg. Program Earnings

55.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 History 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	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
3	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
4	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
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	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
8	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
9	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
10	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$21,480	$16,430	75.0%	80.7%
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 causes the $23,089 gap between the cheapest and most expensive History programs?

Public universities benefit from state funding and the Colorado Opportunity Fund, keeping costs low at schools like CSU Pueblo ($12,948). Private institutions like University of Denver ($36,037) rely on tuition revenue and offer smaller class sizes but charge significantly more.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Colorado History programs?

More expensive programs generally show higher completion rates, with Colorado College achieving 86% graduation at $31,678 net cost. However, CSU Pueblo manages 38% graduation at just $12,948, while mid-priced University of Northern Colorado reaches 51.3% at $18,457.

Where do Colorado History graduates find the best earning potential?

Metropolitan State University of Denver produces the highest-earning graduates at $33,604 annually despite a low $14,294 net cost. University of Northern Colorado follows closely at $33,138, while CSU Pueblo graduates earn $25,967.

Does acceptance rate indicate program quality at Colorado History schools?

Colorado College maintains the most selective History program with 16.3% acceptance and 86% graduation rates. Most public universities accept over 80% of applicants, with CSU Pueblo reaching 98.79% acceptance while maintaining reasonable outcomes for the price point.

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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.