Colorado Law has been named a “best value” law school by National Jurist, earning an A- grade and ranking No. 29 in the nation.
The rankings, released in September 2026, measure a variety of metrics beyond cost of attendance, including bar exam passage, employment rates, tuition and fees, cost of living, and indebtedness data from U.S. News and World Report. Read about the full methodology.
"Colorado Law offers an outstanding legal education with tremendous value to graduates, and the data shows it,” said Dean Lolita Buckner Inniss. “Even more, our students also benefit from a warm and welcoming cohort, top-tier professors who care about their success, and a wide alumni network that is ready to assist.”
In-state tuition for Colorado Law’s JD program is $38,680 for 2026-27, and graduates report a high bar passage rate and strong employment outcomes.
For the class of 2025, 93% of graduates reported full-time, long-term employment that required bar passage, setting a new benchmark for Colorado Law graduates.
Earlier this year, Denver was named the fastest-growing legal market in the nation for salary expansion, charting a 41.6% growth in law salaries after adjusting for inflation, according to the National Association for Law Placement.
"Students at Colorado Law launch outstanding careers at a manageable cost while also enjoying a supportive cohort and great quality of life in Colorado’s Front Range,” said Admissions Director Alan Schieve. “It’s an unmatched value for those...
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