Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Colorado
17 accredited institutions in Colorado offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
17
Colleges
5,049
Graduates/yr
14
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Colorado
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
2,196
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
786
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
468
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
414
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$8,738
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Denver
Denver
411
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$58,032
Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
$21,832
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
180
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$8,784
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
117
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$8,868
In-State Tuition
30%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
96
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$8,592
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
93
Graduates/yr
$26,668
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$17,691
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Regis University
Denver
75
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$41,990
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$18,856
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
51
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$7,128
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
42
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$6,870
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicAssociate's
Aims Community College
Greeley
39
Graduates/yr
$2,928
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
30
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood
27
Graduates/yr
$3,936
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicBachelor's
Adams State University
Alamosa
15
Graduates/yr
$6,072
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicAssociate's
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
9
Graduates/yr
$4,800
In-State Tuition
14%
Grad Rate
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Colorado
Colorado has 17 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 5,049 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.