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Police academy in Colorado

9 police and corrections programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

5 schools offer these law enforcement programs, and Colorado has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 4 of these 9 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

Police officers protect lives and property. Applicants need at least a high school diploma, though some departments and federal agencies ask for college classes or a degree, and they usually must be 21 and meet strict physical and personal standards; most then graduate from their agency's training academy and train on the job.1

In Colorado, 5 of the 9 programs take students without a high school diploma and 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

All 9 are the same kind of program: police academy (basic law enforcement).

See the 9 programs

How much does police academy cost in Colorado?

$3,245 to $8,561 is what most police and corrections programs in Colorado cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 9 programs with a price. All of them: $3,245 to $13,414

In the typical program

Finished the program
92%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $46,900
Length
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Colorado may also offer police academy training. How these figures are made

Is there free police academy training in Colorado?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 9 police and corrections programs in Colorado approved for WIOA funding

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9 programs

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement Academy

    Pikes Peak State College

    Colorado Springs

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pikes Peak State College, Colorado SpringsPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$71,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,561
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy at Pikes Peak State College
    More details about Law Enforcement Academy at Pikes Peak State College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,897
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $3,200
    Students counted
    170
    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,561
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy at Pikes Peak State College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)HybridNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement Academy

    Western Colorado Community College

    Grand Junction

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Western Colorado Community College, Grand JunctionPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,900
    Price if you pay yourself$9,326
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy at Western Colorado Community College
    More details about Law Enforcement Academy at Western Colorado Community College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,726
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    130
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,326
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy at Western Colorado Community College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement Academy 1

    Pueblo Community College

    Pueblo

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pueblo Community College, PuebloPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$48,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,582
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy 1 at Pueblo Community College
    More details about Law Enforcement Academy 1 at Pueblo Community College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,197
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    122
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,582
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy 1 at Pueblo Community College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)HybridNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement Academy

    Otero Junior College

    La Junta

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Otero Junior College, La JuntaPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,952
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy at Otero Junior College
    More details about Law Enforcement Academy at Otero Junior College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,549
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,471
    Students counted
    70
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,952
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy at Otero Junior College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)In personNo diploma needed

    Law Enforcement Academy 2

    Pueblo Community College

    Pueblo

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pueblo Community College, PuebloPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,000
    Price if you pay yourself$13,414
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy 2 at Pueblo Community College
    More details about Law Enforcement Academy 2 at Pueblo Community College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,005
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $2,387
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,414
    Program website, Law Enforcement Academy 2 at Pueblo Community College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1

    Colorado Mountain College

    Glenwood Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,245
    Program website, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1 at Colorado Mountain College
    More details about Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1 at Colorado Mountain College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,245
    Program website, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 1 at Colorado Mountain College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 2

    Colorado Mountain College

    Glenwood Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,245
    Program website, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 2 at Colorado Mountain College
    More details about Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 2 at Colorado Mountain College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,245
    Program website, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 2 at Colorado Mountain College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 3

    Colorado Mountain College

    Glenwood Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,245
    Program website, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 3 at Colorado Mountain College
    More details about Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 3 at Colorado Mountain College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,245
    Program website, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 3 at Colorado Mountain College

  • Police academy (basic law enforcement)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 4

    Colorado Mountain College

    Glenwood Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsPolice academy (basic law enforcement) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,245
    Program website, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 4 at Colorado Mountain College
    More details about Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 4 at Colorado Mountain College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,245
    Program website, Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy 4 at Colorado Mountain College

How to pay for police academy training in Colorado

WIOA funding can pay for police academy training in Colorado

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for police academy training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for police academy training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Police academy in Colorado

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
15th of 17
police and corrections programs here, against the typical state's 7
9 vs 7

State comparisons use the same figures as the police academy training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Police academy in Rifle, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and other Colorado cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Colorado

How police academy training compares with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Colorado

Where the Colorado law enforcement program numbers come from

Which Colorado law enforcement programs are on this list?

These are the law enforcement programs Colorado approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Colorado offers.

How the prices and results of Colorado law enforcement programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Colorado figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Sources for the facts about police academy training in Colorado

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Police and Detectives
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns