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2023 Best General Biology Colleges for Veterans in Colorado

11 Ranked Colleges
1,568 Degrees Awarded
$29,800 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 107,165 general biology students received their degree, making the major the 5th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, general biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,334 and had an average of $23,818 in loans still to pay off.

Across Colorado, there were 1,568 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,224 and $23,506 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology” ranking analyzed 11 colleges that offered a degree in general biology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general biology programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general biology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology”.

Top 11 Best General Biology Colleges for Veterans in Colorado

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology. This large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 289 ’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

CU Anschutz also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus supports 24,723 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology list. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biology degrees to 367 students in 2020-2021.

Colorado State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,606 of the 32,428 students enrolled at Colorado State University - Fort Collins were GI Bill® students, of which 1,183 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,701. On top of their other funding sources, 68 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Colorado State University - Fort Collins Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Denver. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology list. DU is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 94 ’s biology degrees to qualified students.

DU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 13,856 students enrolled at DU, 571 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 373 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,359. In addition to receiving other benefits, 155 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Denver]](/colleges/university-of-denver/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this fairly large public school awarded 146 degrees to qualified ’s biology students in 2020-2021.

UCCS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 12,380 students enrolled at UCCS, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,808. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan State University of Denver landed the #5 spot on the list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biology degrees to 178 students in 2020-2021.

MSU Denver also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,222 of the 19,086 students enrolled at MSU Denver were GI Bill® students, of which 867 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,619. On top of their other funding sources, 7 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. MSU Denver offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Metropolitan State University of Denver]](/colleges/metropolitan-state-college-of-denver/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Northern Colorado landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology ranking. Located in Greeley, Colorado, this fairly large public school awarded 115 diplomas to qualified ’s biology students in 2020-2021.

University of Northern Colorado also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 11,460 students enrolled at University of Northern Colorado, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Colorado State University - Pueblo came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology ranking. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 39 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado State University - Pueblo, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,925 students enrolled at Colorado State University - Pueblo, 21 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,707. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Colorado State University - Pueblo]](/colleges/colorado-state-university-pueblo/student-life/veterans/)

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Regis University
Denver, Colorado

With a ranking of #8, Regis University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology list. Located in Denver, Colorado, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 30 degrees to qualified ’s biology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Regis U, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 6,310 students enrolled at Regis University, 408 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,208. To help with additional expenses, 7 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Regis U]](/colleges/regis-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado Mesa University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology ranking, coming in at #9. Colorado Mesa University is a medium-sized school located in Grand Junction, Colorado that handed out 79 ’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Colorado Mesa also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Colorado Mesa University supports 9,110 students, and 439 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 196 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,707. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, Colorado

Fort Lewis College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology list. Located in Durango, Colorado, this small public school awarded 45 diplomas to qualified ’s biology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FLC, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Fort Lewis College supports 3,469 students, and 101 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 53 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,268. To help with additional expenses, 6 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full FLC Veteran Student Life Report

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Western Colorado University
Gunnison, Colorado

Western Colorado University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Colorado for Biology ranking, coming in at #11. Western Colorado University is a public institution located in Gunnison, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 41 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Western also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 75 of the 3,203 students enrolled at Western Colorado University were GI Bill® students, of which 46 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,543. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Western Colorado University Veteran Student Life Report

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