Best Biology Colleges in Colorado
18 accredited institutions in Colorado offering biology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
18
Colleges
8,736
Graduates/yr
14
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Biology Programs in Colorado
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
2,475
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$13,910
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
2,373
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$10,299
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
939
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$9,096
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
627
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$8,738
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
447
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$8,868
In-State Tuition
30%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Denver
Denver
390
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$58,032
Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
$21,832
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
309
Graduates/yr
20%
Acceptance
$67,458
Tuition
86%
Grad Rate
$10,762
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
246
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$8,592
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
192
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$8,784
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy
171
Graduates/yr
14%
Acceptance
88%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Regis University
Denver
135
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$41,990
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$18,856
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicBachelor's
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
129
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$7,128
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
Fort Lewis College
Durango
81
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,560
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
Adams State University
Alamosa
66
Graduates/yr
$6,072
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
60
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$18,390
In-State Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicBachelor's
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
54
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$6,870
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
33
Graduates/yr
$26,668
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$17,691
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
9
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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Studying Biology in Colorado
Colorado has 18 accredited colleges offering biology programs, producing 8,736 graduates annually. Of these, 14 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Colorado residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.