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Cheapest Religion/Religious Studies Colleges in Colorado

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Colorado College accepts just 16.30% of applicants yet charges a net price of $31,678 for religion students, while University of Colorado Boulder offers the same field for $21,480 with an 80.73% acceptance rate. The state's growing interfaith dialogue scene, particularly around Denver's refugee resettlement programs, creates opportunities for religious studies graduates in community outreach roles. Naropa University maintains a 100% acceptance rate but graduates only 45.90% of students, reflecting its unique contemplative approach to religious education.
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Programs
$21,480 – $36,037
Net Price Range
69.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Religion/Religious Studies Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $21,480 $16,430 75.0% 80.7%
2 $22,689 $43,980 61.1% 76.1%
3 $28,862 $34,600 45.9% 100.0%
4 $31,678 $67,932 86.0% 16.3%
5 $36,037 $59,340 78.0% 77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic acceptance rate differences between these religion programs?

Colorado College accepts only 16.30% of applicants as a highly selective liberal arts institution, while Naropa University accepts 100% due to its specialized focus on Buddhist-inspired contemplative education. Most other programs fall between 76-81% acceptance rates, reflecting standard admission patterns for religion majors.

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

Colorado College leads with an 86% graduation rate despite charging $31,678 net price, while Naropa University graduates just 45.90% of students at a $28,862 net cost. The University of Colorado Boulder maintains a solid 75% graduation rate at the lowest net price of $21,480.

Does attending a private versus public school significantly impact costs for religion majors?

Public University of Colorado Boulder charges $21,480 net compared to private options ranging from $22,689 to $36,037. However, Regis University at $22,689 net comes remarkably close to the public option, while University of Denver reaches $36,037 for the same field of study.

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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.