Ranking
Best Anthropology Colleges in Colorado 2026
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus leads this ROI ranking with a A value grade and a 13.50 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 11 colleges here by earnings against net price.
11 Colorado colleges offering Anthropology, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 11
- Cheapest net price
- $11,900
- Top earnings 10y
- $72,105
- Public / Private
- 8 / 3
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
A- ROI score
- 13.50
- Net price
- $11,900
- Earnings 10y
- $64,270
- Acceptance
- 74.7%
Regis University
B- ROI score
- 9.80
- Net price
- $18,397
- Earnings 10y
- $72,105
- Acceptance
- 86.5%
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
B- ROI score
- 8.66
- Net price
- $15,788
- Earnings 10y
- $54,659
- Acceptance
- 97.4%
Metropolitan State University of Denver
B- ROI score
- 8.50
- Net price
- $15,327
- Earnings 10y
- $52,093
- Acceptance
- 98.8%
University of Northern Colorado
C- ROI score
- 7.35
- Net price
- $17,760
- Earnings 10y
- $52,231
- Acceptance
- 85.9%
Western Colorado University
C- ROI score
- 7.13
- Net price
- $16,425
- Earnings 10y
- $46,833
- Acceptance
- 99.7%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
C- ROI score
- 7.11
- Net price
- $21,279
- Earnings 10y
- $60,543
- Acceptance
- 88.5%
University of Colorado Boulder
C- ROI score
- 6.88
- Net price
- $25,346
- Earnings 10y
- $69,738
- Acceptance
- 78.1%
Fort Lewis College
C- ROI score
- 6.70
- Net price
- $17,296
- Earnings 10y
- $46,349
- Acceptance
- 77.3%
University of Denver
D- ROI score
- 4.92
- Net price
- $36,131
- Earnings 10y
- $71,155
- Acceptance
- 77.8%
Colorado College
D- ROI score
- 4.89
- Net price
- $33,375
- Earnings 10y
- $65,222
- Acceptance
- 18.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Colorado schools with positive Anthropology program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.77 (8 public, 3 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, CO tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Colorado colleges are in this list?
11 Colorado colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.