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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado

14 Schools Ranked
$15,548 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,208 Avg Student Debt

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in Colorado to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

3,076 Total Awards
$12,581 Average Tuition & Fees
$39,244 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs the most popular school in Colorado for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,076 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,581 to cover tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $39,244 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs Report

#2

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
1,962 Total Awards
$34,271 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Colorado State University - Global Campus is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in Greenwood Village, Colorado that handed out 1,962 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,271 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

Colorado State University - Global Campus is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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5,528 Total Awards
$12,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,304 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, the large public school handed out 5,528 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Colorado State is $12,188. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,470. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,304 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Colorado State University - Fort Collins Report

#4

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
2,032 Total Awards
$10,666 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,336 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Northern Colorado helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in Colorado. This fairly large public school is located in Greeley, Colorado, and it awarded 2,032 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $10,666 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend University of Northern Colorado. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,785. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Northern Colorado Report

2,889 Total Awards
$9,384 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,030 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the large public school awarded 2,889 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,384 in tuition and fees if they attend CU Anschutz full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,376. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,030 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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207 Total Awards
$21,615 Average Tuition & Fees
$41,706 Avg Student Debt

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a small private for-profit school located in Lakewood, Colorado that handed out 207 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

RMCAD does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,615. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,706 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

RMCAD is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Report

#7

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
877 Total Awards
$39,610 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,679 Avg Student Debt

Regis University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 877 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Regis U is $39,610. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,679 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Regis University Report

#8

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
1,689 Total Awards
$54,819 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,437 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, University of Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. DU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,689 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

DU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $54,819. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,437 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Denver Report

#9

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
51 Total Awards
$10,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,038 Avg Student Debt

Nazarene Bible College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,320 to cover tuition and fees at Nazarene Bible College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,038 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Since Nazarene Bible College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#10

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
317 Total Awards
$9,680 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,227 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Adams State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Alamosa, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 317 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,680 in tuition and fees if they attend Adams State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,933. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,227 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Adams State University Report

#11

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
33 Total Awards
$4,536 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,246 Avg Student Debt

Pueblo Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Pueblo Community College is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend Pueblo Community College full time pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,958. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,246 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
14 Total Awards
$3,981 Average Tuition & Fees

Pikes Peak Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. PPCC is a fairly large public school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,981 in tuition and fees if they attend PPCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,403. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
1,107 Total Awards
$9,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,073 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Mesa University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and it awarded 1,107 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,000 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado Mesa full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,322. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,073 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Colorado Mesa University Report

#14

Taft University System

Denver, Colorado
1 Total Awards
$3,740 Average Tuition & Fees

Taft University System came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, the very small private for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Taft Law School is $3,740. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Taft Law School is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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