Main College Cost Directory 2026
U.S. College Cost Directory
Use this directory as the main starting point for comparing U.S. colleges by tuition, total cost, net price, median earnings, graduation rate, and value score.
Interactive Table
Search inside the table, click any column heading to sort, and open individual college profiles for more detail.
| University | Location | Type | Total Cost | Net Price | Median Earnings | Graduation Rate | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Public | $40,560 | $28,690 | $97,335 | 81.7% | Value Score = earnings 38.9 + graduation 20.4 + net price 5.4 + total cost 4.9 + debt 5.0 = 74.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | Public | $37,684 | $25,346 | $69,738 | 74.2% | Value Score = earnings 27.9 + graduation 18.5 + net price 6.6 + total cost 5.3 + debt 6.3 = 64.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver, CO | Public | $24,902 | $11,900 | $64,270 | 46.2% | Value Score = earnings 25.7 + graduation 11.5 + net price 11.0 + total cost 6.9 + debt 5.9 = 61.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | Public | $31,642 | $21,279 | $60,543 | 66.5% | Value Score = earnings 24.2 + graduation 16.6 + net price 7.9 + total cost 6.0 + debt 5.8 = 60.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | Private Nonprofit | $54,800 | $18,397 | $72,105 | 61% | Value Score = earnings 28.8 + graduation 15.3 + net price 8.9 + total cost 3.2 + debt 4.4 = 60.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | Private Nonprofit | $86,921 | $33,375 | $65,222 | 87.7% | Value Score = earnings 26.1 + graduation 21.9 + net price 3.9 + total cost 0.0 + debt 6.2 = 58.1/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | Public | $23,937 | $10,051 | $55,563 | 39.7% | Value Score = earnings 22.2 + graduation 9.9 + net price 11.6 + total cost 7.0 + debt 5.9 = 56.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Public | $24,595 | $15,788 | $54,659 | 46.9% | Value Score = earnings 21.9 + graduation 11.7 + net price 9.7 + total cost 6.9 + debt 6.3 = 56.6/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Private Nonprofit | $78,476 | $36,131 | $71,155 | 75.6% | Value Score = earnings 28.5 + graduation 18.9 + net price 3.0 + total cost 0.2 + debt 4.9 = 55.4/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | Public | $29,254 | $17,760 | $52,231 | 51.2% | Value Score = earnings 20.9 + graduation 12.8 + net price 9.1 + total cost 6.3 + debt 6.1 = 55.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Western Colorado University | Gunnison, CO | Public | $25,736 | $16,425 | $46,833 | 50.5% | Value Score = earnings 18.7 + graduation 12.6 + net price 9.5 + total cost 6.8 + debt 6.6 = 54.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Colorado State University Global | Denver, CO | Public | $21,201 | $16,510 | $76,813 | N/A | Value Score = earnings 30.7 + graduation 0.0 + net price 9.5 + total cost 7.3 + debt 5.9 = 53.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | Public | $24,622 | $15,327 | $52,093 | 31.5% | Value Score = earnings 20.8 + graduation 7.9 + net price 9.9 + total cost 6.9 + debt 6.4 = 52.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Adams State University | Alamosa, CO | Public | $24,352 | $12,980 | $44,372 | 39.4% | Value Score = earnings 17.7 + graduation 9.9 + net price 10.7 + total cost 7.0 + debt 6.6 = 51.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO | Public | $27,030 | $17,296 | $46,349 | 35.6% | Value Score = earnings 18.5 + graduation 8.9 + net price 9.2 + total cost 6.6 + debt 7.4 = 50.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood, CO | Private Nonprofit | $54,242 | $29,500 | $50,416 | 64.4% | Value Score = earnings 20.2 + graduation 16.1 + net price 5.2 + total cost 3.2 + debt 6.0 = 50.7/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Private For Profit | $23,744 | $16,745 | $37,180 | 18.8% | Value Score = earnings 14.9 + graduation 4.7 + net price 9.4 + total cost 7.0 + debt 6.5 = 42.5/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Lakewood, CO | Private For Profit | $37,505 | $32,363 | $42,958 | 31.8% | Value Score = earnings 17.2 + graduation 7.9 + net price 4.2 + total cost 5.3 + debt 7.3 = 41.9/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
| Naropa University | Boulder, CO | Private Nonprofit | $53,397 | $29,179 | $28,720 | 36.7% | Value Score = earnings 11.5 + graduation 9.2 + net price 5.3 + total cost 3.3 + debt 5.8 = 35.0/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt. |
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Method Notes
Use the table as a starting point, then review each college profile for cost, net price, earnings, debt, graduation rate, and fit.
Figures are designed for comparison and may not match a student’s final bill. Residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees, course load, and family income can change the real cost.