Most Affordable BSW Colleges in Colorado 2026

5 ranked BSW programs in Colorado

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All 5 Ranked Colleges in Colorado

1
Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO · Public · 6,851 students

National #172
61.7 / 100
$13,079
Net Price
$6,870
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)
$11,130
Avg. Aid

At $13,079 net cost, this isn't the most affordable option. Make sure the program's other strengths justify the price. You'll pay $6,870 per year in tuition, which is in the typical range for BSW programs. With average aid of $11,130, the school clearly prioritizes making education accessible. At 35.5% completion, the school is in line with the average — most students who commit will finish.

2
Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public · 18,453 students

National #292
50.8 / 100
$14,584
Net Price
$8,868
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)
$9,813
Avg. Aid

At $14,584 net cost, this isn't the most affordable option. Make sure the program's other strengths justify the price. You'll pay $8,868 per year in tuition, which is in the typical range for BSW programs. Metropolitan State University of Denver provides an average of $9,813 in aid per student — well above what most programs offer. The completion rate of 32.8% is respectable, showing that a solid share of students follow through to graduation.

3
Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO · Public · 9,785 students

National #323
48.4 / 100
$15,590
Net Price
$8,592
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)
$8,285
Avg. Aid

After aid, students still pay around $15,590 per year — more than many comparable programs. At $8,592 per year, the tuition is moderate — not the cheapest option, but far from the most expensive. Colorado Mesa University provides an average of $8,285 in aid per student — well above what most programs offer. A 38.3% completion rate puts this program in decent territory for getting students to graduation.

4
University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO · Public · 11,354 students

National #350
46.5 / 100
$16,942
Net Price
$8,738
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)
$7,420
Avg. Aid

The net price of $16,942 per year is on the higher side, even after financial aid. You'll want to explore additional scholarship opportunities. You'll pay $8,738 per year in tuition, which is in the typical range for BSW programs. The school provides $7,420 in average aid, putting it in a reasonable range for BSW programs. The completion rate of 44.4% is respectable, showing that a solid share of students follow through to graduation.

5
Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public · 34,096 students

National #362
45.8 / 100
$21,011
Net Price
$10,299
In-State Tuition (excl. fees)
$10,160
Avg. Aid

The net price of $21,011 per year is on the higher side, even after financial aid. You'll want to explore additional scholarship opportunities. You'll pay $10,299 per year in tuition, which is in the typical range for BSW programs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins provides an average of $10,160 in aid per student — well above what most programs offer. With 59.7% of students completing their program, Colorado State University-Fort Collins delivers results that many schools can't match.