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The Best Business Programs Near Wyoming for 2027

Key Points: Best Business Programs Near Wyoming

  • University of Colorado Boulder ranks #1 near Wyoming on an 88.6 Program Score, with a 74% graduation rate.
  • University of Denver graduates the most students on this list (76%), from #3.
  • The hardest to get into is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (#7), which admits 75% of applicants.
  • Public schools hold most of the places on this list.
  • Cost and quality are not opposites here: the lowest-tuition program on the list, Montana State University Billings, ranks #10.
Programs analyzed in Wyoming
19
Schools ranked
10
Ranked schools in WY
0
Farthest school
244 mi

No business school in Wyoming has a complete record in the federal data this site ranks on yet: a graduation rate, an admissions figure, a published price, and a program we could describe from the school's own page. So this list looks past the state line: it ranks the ten closest schools that do have one, in Colorado, Utah, and Montana, for ten in all, scored on graduation rate, selectivity, cost, and outcomes.

University of Colorado Boulder leads with an 88.6 Program Score and a 74% graduation rate. The nearest school from beyond the state line is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Fort Collins, CO), about 171 miles from Wyoming; the farthest, Montana State University Billings (Billings, MT), is about 244 miles away.

How the Top Business Programs Near Wyoming Compare

Colorado Boulder leads at 88.6, and Montana State University Billings closes the chart at 63.6. Longer bars rank higher.

How We Rank Business Programs Near Wyoming

Each Program Score runs from 0 to 100: outcomes count for 44%, selectivity and academics for 38%, and scale and value for 18%, all from federal data. See how the weights work.

The 10 Best Business Programs Near Wyoming, Ranked for 2027

The 10 best Business Programs Near Wyoming, ranked by outcomes.

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public

88.6 Program Score
Grad rate
74%
Admit rate
78%
Tuition
Varies by program

University of Colorado Boulder graduates 74% of its students, above the 57% average across this ranking, on an 88.6 Program Score.

  • Program Score 88.6, #1 of 10
  • 74% graduation rate
  • Largest campus in this ranking

University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution in Boulder, CO. Its Business program ranks #1 of the 10 analyzed here with an 88.6 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That is the highest score in the ranking, well above the 78.2 group average. The program graduates 74% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. University of Colorado Boulder admits 78% of applicants, more selective than the 83% average for the group. That is more open than the 75% rate at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 38,799 students.

For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with genuine selectivity.

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Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO · Nonprofit · online option

86.0 Program Score
Grad rate
64%
Admit rate
Open admission
In-state
$27,631
Out-of-state
$27,631

Colorado Christian University graduates 64% of its students, above the 57% average across this ranking, on an 86.0 Program Score.

  • Program Score 86.0, #2 of 10
  • 64% graduation rate
  • $27,631 tuition
  • Online option available

Based in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Business program lands at #2 of the 10 ranked here, earning an 86.0 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 78.2 group average, in the top third of the 10 ranked programs, 2.6 points behind top-ranked University of Colorado Boulder. The program graduates 64% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. Colorado Christian University holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. The university enrolls 9,951 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Colorado Christian University charges $27,631 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,627 at Utah State University to $27,631 at Colorado Christian University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

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University of Denver

Denver, CO · Nonprofit

81.8 Program Score
Grad rate
76%
Admit rate
78%
Tuition
Varies by program

University of Denver graduates 76% of its students, above the 57% average across this ranking, on an 81.8 Program Score.

  • Program Score 81.8, #3 of 10
  • 76% graduation rate
  • Top graduation rate on this list

University of Denver is a private, nonprofit institution in Denver, CO. Its Business program ranks #3 of the 10 analyzed here with an 81.8 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 78.2 group average, in the top third of the 10 ranked programs, 6.8 points behind top-ranked University of Colorado Boulder. The program graduates 76% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. University of Denver admits 78% of applicants, more selective than the 83% average for the group. That is more open than the 75% rate at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. The university enrolls 12,813 students overall.

For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with genuine selectivity.

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Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public · online option

81.1 Program Score
Grad rate
67%
Admit rate
89%
Tuition
Varies by program

Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates 67% of its students, above the 57% average across this ranking, on an 81.1 Program Score.

  • Program Score 81.1, #4 of 10
  • 67% graduation rate
  • Online option available

Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public institution. Its Business program lands at #4 of the 10 ranked here, earning an 81.1 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 78.2 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs, 7.5 points behind top-ranked University of Colorado Boulder. The program graduates 67% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. Colorado State University-Fort Collins admits 89% of applicants, less selective than the 83% average for the group. That is more open than the 75% rate at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 34,096 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

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Regis University

Denver, CO · Nonprofit · online option

80.5 Program Score
Grad rate
61%
Admit rate
86%
In-state
$23,700
Out-of-state
$23,700

Regis University graduates 61% of its students, above the 57% average across this ranking, on an 80.5 Program Score.

  • Program Score 80.5, #5 of 10
  • 61% graduation rate
  • $23,700 tuition
  • Online option available

Based in Denver, CO, Regis University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Business program lands at #5 of the 10 ranked here, earning an 80.5 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 78.2 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 61% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. Regis University admits 86% of applicants, less selective than the 83% average for the group. That is more open than the 75% rate at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. The university enrolls 4,605 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Regis University charges $23,700 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,627 at Utah State University to $27,631 at Colorado Christian University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

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Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

79.1 Program Score
Grad rate
59%
Admit rate
92%
In-state
$7,627
Out-of-state
$24,060

At $7,627 a year in-state, Utah State University is among the more affordable business programs ranked here, holding a 79.1 Program Score on a 59% graduation rate.

  • Program Score 79.1, #6 of 10
  • 59% graduation rate
  • $7,627 in-state vs $24,060 out-of-state
  • Lowest in-state tuition here

Utah State University is a public institution in Logan, UT. Its Business program ranks #6 of the 10 analyzed here with a 79.1 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 78.2 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 59% of its students, above the 57% average across the ranked schools. Utah State University admits 92% of applicants, less selective than the 83% average for the group. That is more open than the 75% rate at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 28,904 students.

On cost, Utah State University charges $7,627 a year in-state, roughly 3x the $24,060 out-of-state rate. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,627 at Utah State University to $27,631 at Colorado Christian University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for UT residents than for out-of-state students. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical

Denver, CO · Public

79.0 Program Score
Grad rate
46%
Admit rate
75%
In-state
$9,360
Out-of-state
$28,368

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranks #7 of the 10 business programs in this analysis, with a 79.0 Program Score and a 46% graduation rate.

  • Program Score 79.0, #7 of 10
  • 46% graduation rate
  • $9,360 in-state vs $28,368 out-of-state
  • Most selective program here

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public institution in Denver, CO. Its Business program ranks #7 of the 10 analyzed here with a 79.0 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 78.2 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 46% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus admits 75% of applicants, more selective than the 83% average for the group. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 23,124 students.

On cost, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus charges $9,360 a year in-state, roughly 3x the $28,368 out-of-state rate. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,627 at Utah State University to $27,631 at Colorado Christian University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for CO residents than for out-of-state students. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO · Public · online option

73.1 Program Score
Grad rate
41%
Admit rate
82%
In-state
$8,807
Out-of-state
$24,004

At $8,807 a year in-state, Colorado Mesa University is among the more affordable business programs ranked here, holding a 73.1 Program Score on a 41% graduation rate.

  • Program Score 73.1, #8 of 10
  • 41% graduation rate
  • $8,807 in-state vs $24,004 out-of-state
  • Online option available

Colorado Mesa University is a public institution in Grand Junction, CO. Its Business program ranks #8 of the 10 analyzed here with a 73.1 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 78.2 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 41% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Colorado Mesa University admits 82% of applicants, more selective than the 83% average for the group. That is more open than the 75% rate at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. The university enrolls 9,785 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Colorado Mesa University charges $8,807 a year in-state, roughly 2.7x the $24,004 out-of-state rate. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $7,627 at Utah State University to $27,631 at Colorado Christian University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for CO residents than for out-of-state students. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with genuine selectivity.

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University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · online option

69.5 Program Score
Grad rate
51%
Admit rate
86%
Tuition
Varies by program

University of Northern Colorado ranks #9 of the 10 business programs in this analysis, with a 69.5 Program Score and a 51% graduation rate.

  • Program Score 69.5, #9 of 10
  • 51% graduation rate
  • Online option available

Based in Greeley, CO, University of Northern Colorado is a public institution. Its Business program lands at #9 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 69.5 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 78.2 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 51% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. University of Northern Colorado admits 86% of applicants, less selective than the 83% average for the group. That is more open than the 75% rate at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. The university enrolls 8,869 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

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Montana State University Billings

Billings, MT · Public · online option

63.6 Program Score
Grad rate
30%
Admit rate
Open admission
Tuition
Varies by program

Montana State University Billings ranks #10 of the 10 business programs in this analysis, with a 63.6 Program Score and a 30% graduation rate.

  • Program Score 63.6, #10 of 10
  • 30% graduation rate
  • Smallest campus in this ranking

Montana State University Billings is a public institution in Billings, MT. Its Business program ranks #10 of the 10 analyzed here with a 63.6 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 78.2 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 30% of its students, below the 57% average across the ranked schools. Montana State University Billings holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 30% to 76%. The university enrolls 4,129 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

View Montana State University Billings's Business Programs Program →

Open admission: the school admits every qualified applicant, so it reports no admit rate.

Graduation Rates at the Ranked Business Programs Near Wyoming

The median school on this list graduates 60% of its students. The highest rates belong to University of Denver (76%) and University of Colorado Boulder (74%). The top graduation rate is not at the #1 school, because the score also weighs selectivity, cost, and earnings.

60% Median graduation rate across 10 schools
76% Highest on the list University of Denver
  • 60% to 79% 5
  • 40% to 59% 4
  • Below 40% 1
  1. #3 University of Denver76% graduation rate
  2. #1 University of Colorado Boulder74% graduation rate
  3. #4 Colorado State University-Fort Collins67% graduation rate

Institution-wide graduation rates reported to IPEDS. They describe the whole school, not this program alone.

How Selective Are the Business Programs Near Wyoming?

On this list, 2 of 10 schools are open-admission, taking every qualified applicant. Every school here that reports an admit rate takes at least half of its applicants; the median is 84%.

84% Median admit rate across 8 schools
75% Most selective University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
2 Open admission admit every qualified applicant
  • 75% and above 8
  • Open admission 2
  1. #7 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus75% admitted
  2. #1 University of Colorado Boulder78% admitted
  3. #3 University of Denver78% admitted

Institution-wide admit rates for first-time applicants, reported to IPEDS. Open-admission schools do not report one.

Public and Private Business Programs Near Wyoming

This list holds 7 public and 3 private nonprofit schools. Their median Program Scores: 79.0 public and 81.8 private nonprofit.

7 Public highest ranked: #1 University of Colorado Boulder
3 Private nonprofit highest ranked: #2 Colorado Christian University

Control (public, private nonprofit, for-profit) as reported to IPEDS. Public schools usually charge residents less; private schools charge everyone the same rate.

Where the Business Programs Near Wyoming Are

The 10 ranked schools are spread across 8 cities. Denver (3) is the only one with more than one ranked school.

8 Cities represented 10 schools
  • Denver 3
  • Billings 1
  • Boulder 1
  • Fort Collins 1
  • Grand Junction 1
  • Greeley 1

Main campus city as reported to IPEDS.

Campus Size Across the Business Programs Near Wyoming

Enrollment on this list runs from 4,129 at Montana State University Billings to 38,799 at University of Colorado Boulder. Of the 10, 4 enroll 20,000 students or more and 2 enroll fewer than 5,000.

11,382 Median enrollment students, whole institution
38,799 Largest University of Colorado Boulder
4,129 Smallest Montana State University Billings

Total institution enrollment reported to IPEDS, all levels and programs.

What Graduates of the Business Programs Near Wyoming Earn

Graduates of Colorado Boulder earn the most four years after finishing, a median of $137,635; the lowest figure here is $69,297 at Colorado Mesa.

Colorado Boulder leads on both counts: the top rank among these schools and the highest graduate pay.

Net price, what the average aided undergraduate pays after grants, ranges from $10,217 a year at Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical to $31,961 at Denver.

College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Earnings cover each school's programs in this field at this degree level; net price is for full-time first-time undergraduates receiving aid.

How Far the Business Programs Near Wyoming Are

Distances are straight-line miles from Wyoming, measured from the average location of Wyoming's business schools in federal records, so the drive is longer. Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO is about 171 miles away; University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO is about 193 miles away; University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO is about 195 miles away; Regis University in Denver, CO is about 215 miles away; Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, CO is about 218 miles away; University of Denver in Denver, CO is about 223 miles away; University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, CO is about 223 miles away; Utah State University in Logan, UT is about 233 miles away; Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO is about 235 miles away; Montana State University Billings in Billings, MT is about 244 miles away.

For a residential degree the distance matters less than residency: a public school across the state line charges Wyoming students its out-of-state rate unless a regional exchange applies, so read the out-of-state column on each card before comparing prices.

What the Business Programs Near Wyoming Cost

Undergraduate in-state tuition on this list runs from $7,627 a year at Utah State University to $27,631 at Colorado Christian University, before aid. Over a four-year bachelor's that is roughly $30,508 against $110,524 in tuition alone.

Master's rows show no price: the federal tuition figure for those schools is the undergraduate rate, so ask each graduate business office for its per-credit rate instead.

$9,985 Median in-state tuition across 10 schools
$9,047 Public schools, median 7 public
$27,631 Private nonprofit, median 3 private
5 Under $10,000 a year in-state

Published annual tuition and required fees reported to IPEDS. Private schools charge one rate regardless of residency; public schools charge non-residents the out-of-state rate shown on each card.

Studying Business Online From Wyoming

Six of the ranked schools (Colorado Christian University, Colorado State University-Fort Collins, Regis University, Colorado Mesa University, University of Northern Colorado, and Montana State University Billings) run a confirmed online option. An accredited online degree carries the same standing as the campus one, since accreditation attaches to the school rather than the format, and for a student in Wyoming it removes the distance on this list entirely.

6 Offer an online option of 10 ranked
  1. #2 Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO
  2. #4 Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO
  3. #5 Regis UniversityDenver, CO
  4. #8 Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO
  5. #9 University of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO
  6. #10 Montana State University BillingsBillings, MT

Based on each school reporting distance-education offerings to IPEDS. Whether this specific degree is fully online varies, so confirm the format with the school.

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Business Programs Near Wyoming: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best business school near Wyoming?

By Program Score, University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO) ranks first, with an 88.6 score. The score weighs graduation rate, selectivity, cost, and outcomes from federal data, so it rewards a school that does all four well rather than one that wins on price alone.

How many business programs are there in Wyoming?

19 accredited bachelor's and master's business programs in Wyoming report to IPEDS. None has yet reported the complete record needed to rank, which is why this list adds the nearest schools beyond the state line.

What is the closest ranked business school to Wyoming?

Outside Wyoming, Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Fort Collins, CO) is the nearest school with a complete record, about 171 straight-line miles from Wyoming.

Can I study business online from Wyoming?

Yes. Six of the ten schools on this list offer the program online, including Colorado Christian University, Colorado State University-Fort Collins, and Regis University. Accreditation attaches to the school, not the format, so the online degree carries the same standing.

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