Cheapest Physics Colleges in Colorado

Colorado State University Pueblo offers Physics education for just $12,948 net cost, making advanced physics training accessible in a state where aerospace companies like Ball Aerospace and Lockheed Martin actively recruit graduates. The price gap between Colorado's most affordable option and private alternatives reaches $23,089, with University of Denver topping costs at $36,037. Public universities dominate the affordable end, with six schools under $20,000 net cost, while graduation rates span from 29.90% at Metropolitan State to 86% at Colorado College.

Programs

$12,948 – $36,037

Net Price Range

$36,149

Avg. Program Earnings

55.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Physics 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	Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	$17,339	$9,670	43.1%	91.0%
6	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
7	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
8	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
9	University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado	$21,480	$16,430	75.0%	80.7%
10	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689	$43,980	61.1%	76.1%
11	Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colorado	$31,678	$67,932	86.0%	16.3%
12	University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$36,037	$59,340	78.0%	77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between Colorado's cheapest and most expensive Physics programs?

The gap between Colorado State University Pueblo at $12,948 and University of Denver at $36,037 reflects the public versus private divide. Colorado's public universities benefit from state funding and the Colorado Opportunity Fund, which provides tuition stipends to in-state students.

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

Among the six most affordable options under $20,000, graduation rates range from 29.90% at Metropolitan State University to 51.30% at University of Northern Colorado. Colorado State University-Fort Collins achieves a strong 66.90% graduation rate while maintaining relatively low costs at $20,332.

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

Not necessarily. University of Colorado Boulder graduates earn $41,193 with a net cost of $21,480, while Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates earn $29,685 at nearly the same cost of $20,332. The earnings data shows that affordability doesn't always correlate with lower post-graduation income.

Where do Colorado's most selective Physics programs rank in terms of affordability?

Colorado College, the most selective at 16.30% acceptance rate, ranks among the most expensive at $31,678 net cost. However, University of Colorado Boulder maintains high selectivity at 80.73% acceptance while keeping costs moderate at $21,480.

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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.