Littleton, Colorado Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Littleton, Colorado shows: median public in-state tuition $4,434 (-19.6% vs national median) median graduate debt $11,276 (-16.1% vs U.S.) 5,431 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 5,431 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $4,434 (-19.6% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $14,354 (+44.0% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $11,276 (-16.1% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $10,555
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 29.1%
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Littleton, Colorado—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Colorado and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Littleton vs Colorado & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton, Colorado | $4,434 | $14,354 | $11,276 | 29.1% | 5,431 |
| Colorado (state median) | $5,140 | $12,045 | $11,338 | 47.9% | 256,174 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Littleton, Colorado vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton, Colorado | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Colorado (state median) | $52,231 | 88.1% | 72.5% | 4.5% | — | 70.7% | 0.39 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Colorado (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton, Colorado | $4,434 | $14,354 | $11,276 | 29.1% | 5,431 | N/A | N/A |
| Denver | $11,124 | $18,397 | $20,436 | 53.6% | 55,272 | $71,630 | 88.2% |
| Colorado Springs | $12,750 | $21,374 | $11,338 | 33.8% | 50,355 | $48,054 | 81.5% |
| Boulder | $26,143 | $27,262 | $19,500 | 55.4% | 40,794 | $49,229 | 77.1% |
| Fort Collins | $13,373 | $21,279 | $14,375 | 66.5% | 25,877 | $60,543 | 90.3% |
| Lakewood | $15,977 | $26,083 | $14,892 | 32.0% | 12,838 | $46,687 | 83.0% |
| Lakewood | $15,977 | $26,083 | $14,892 | 32.0% | 12,838 | $46,687 | 83.0% |
| Greeley | $7,337 | $14,612 | $7,917 | 45.4% | 9,246 | $52,231 | 90.2% |
| Aurora | $8,256 | $16,666 | $10,500 | 63.6% | 5,026 | $34,657 | 79.2% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Littleton, Colorado vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Littleton, Colorado median in-state tuition is $4,434, -19.6% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Littleton, Colorado vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Littleton, Colorado is $11,276 (-16.1% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $10,555.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Littleton, Colorado median public in-state tuition is $4,434, about -19.6% vs the national median. Versus the Rocky Mountains region, tuition is -9.7%.
Median graduate debt is $11,276 (-16.1% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Littleton, Colorado is 29.1% (national institution average about 50.3%).
FAQ
How many colleges are in Littleton?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Littleton, Colorado with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Littleton?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Littleton is $4,434 and median net price is $14,354. For Colorado overall, medians are $5,140 and $12,045; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Littleton?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Littleton is N/A vs $52,231 for Colorado and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Littleton colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Littleton is $11,276 vs $11,338 for Colorado and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Littleton?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 campuses in Littleton, Colorado, 1 campus with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Empire Beauty School-Littleton; 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Other Protestant (1).
Sources & related
- Colorado college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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