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Best Colleges in Colorado

All 38 colleges in Colorado, ranked by overall quality and led by Colorado School of Mines, Colorado College and University of Denver. 17 public, 21 private. median out-of-state tuition $24,434. lowest in-state tuition $4,470 at Community College of Aurora. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Colorado?

Based on our overall rankings, Colorado School of Mines is the top-ranked college in Colorado. Other strong choices include Colorado College, University of Denver, University of Colorado Boulder.

How many colleges are in Colorado?

We track 38 four-year colleges in Colorado, including 17 public institutions and 21 private ones.

How much does college cost in Colorado?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Colorado is approximately $24,434 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Colorado?

The best public colleges in Colorado include Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Colorado?

The best private colleges in Colorado include Colorado College, University of Denver, Colorado School of Trades. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Colorado rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

  1. 1. Colorado School of Mines — Golden, CO · 60.7% acceptance · SAT 1,412 · $45,824 tuition · 82% grad rate
  2. 2. Colorado College — Colorado Springs, CO · 18.5% acceptance · SAT 1,365 · $70,734 tuition · 88% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Denver — Denver, CO · 77.8% acceptance · SAT 1,355 · $61,398 tuition · 76% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Colorado Boulder — Boulder, CO · 78.1% acceptance · SAT 1,357 · $44,918 tuition · 74% grad rate
  5. 5. Colorado School of Trades — Lakewood, CO · 90.9% acceptance · 81% grad rate
  6. 6. Colorado State University-Fort Collins — Fort Collins, CO · 88.5% acceptance · $34,783 tuition · 67% grad rate
  7. 7. Regis University — Denver, CO · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $46,340 tuition · 61% grad rate
  8. 8. Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology — Broomfield, CO · $20,235 tuition · 63% grad rate
  9. 9. United States Air Force Academy — USAF Academy, CO · 14.1% acceptance · SAT 1,350 · 88% grad rate
  10. 10. Colorado Christian University — Lakewood, CO · $41,342 tuition · 64% grad rate
  11. 11. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus — Denver, CO · 74.7% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $29,391 tuition · 46% grad rate
  12. 12. University of Northern Colorado — Greeley, CO · 85.9% acceptance · SAT 1,082 · $27,266 tuition · 51% grad rate
  13. 13. University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Colorado Springs, CO · 97.4% acceptance · SAT 1,133 · $24,336 tuition · 47% grad rate
  14. 14. Western Colorado University — Gunnison, CO · 99.7% acceptance · SAT 1,230 · $24,434 tuition · 51% grad rate
  15. 15. Colorado State University Pueblo — Pueblo, CO · 94.9% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $17,944 tuition · 40% grad rate
  16. 16. Colorado Mesa University — Grand Junction, CO · 82% acceptance · SAT 1,055 · $25,124 tuition · 41% grad rate
  17. 17. Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology — Denver, CO · $13,819 tuition · 47% grad rate
  18. 18. Fort Lewis College — Durango, CO · 77.3% acceptance · SAT 1,111 · $21,526 tuition · 36% grad rate
  19. 19. Colorado State University Global — Denver, CO · 98.4% acceptance · $9,000 tuition
  20. 20. Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO · 98.8% acceptance · SAT 1,019 · $30,684 tuition · 32% grad rate
  21. 21. Lamar Community College — Lamar, CO · $7,260 tuition · 48% grad rate
  22. 22. Community College of Aurora — Aurora, CO · $17,070 tuition · 33% grad rate
  23. 23. Adams State University — Alamosa, CO · $21,944 tuition · 39% grad rate
  24. 24. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design — Lakewood, CO · $20,190 tuition · 32% grad rate
  25. 25. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder — Boulder, CO · 48% grad rate
  26. 26. Naropa University — Boulder, CO · 100% acceptance · $36,620 tuition · 37% grad rate
  27. 27. Denver College of Nursing — Denver, CO
  28. 28. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs — Colorado Springs, CO · $12,750 tuition · 19% grad rate
  29. 29. Colorado Northwestern Community College — Rangely, CO · $7,304 tuition · 34% grad rate
  30. 30. Apex College of Veterinary Technology — Colorado Springs, CO · $13,850 tuition
  31. 31. Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora — Aurora, CO · 100% acceptance · $24,653 tuition
  32. 32. Nazarene Bible College — Colorado Springs, CO · $10,482 tuition
  33. 33. Denver Seminary — Littleton, CO
  34. 34. Iliff School of Theology — Denver, CO
  35. 35. Colorado Chinese Medicine University — Denver, CO
  36. 36. Taft University System — Denver, CO
  37. 37. Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture — Louisville, CO
  38. 38. Rocky Vista University — Parker, CO

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