Colleges in Colorado

Colorado is home to 59 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for ski resort access and mountain towns, Colorado offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

59 total in Colorado

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO

78% admit · Open32K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

89% admit · Open26K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeCold Climate

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO

99% admit · Open15K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO

75% admit · Open11K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownCold Climate

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

97% admit · Open9K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IICold Climate

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

82% admit · Open8K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

Colorado State University Global

Denver, CO

98% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownWarm Climate

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO

61% admit · Open6K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IICold Climate

University of Denver

Denver, CO

78% admit · Open6K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownNCAA Division IWarm Climate

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO

86% admit · Open6K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm Climate

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO

14% admit · Selective4K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division ICold Climate

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO

77% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeCold Climate

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO

95% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Regis University

Denver, CO

86% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO

18% admit · Selective2K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeCold Climate

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO

100% admit · Open2K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeSki TownNCAA Division IICold Climate

Naropa University

Boulder, CO

100% admit · Open339 students

Lifestyle

Ski TownWarm Climate

National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)

Denver, CO

29% admit · Moderate194 students

Lifestyle

Ski TownWarm Climate

Dr. Ida Rolf Institute

Boulder, CO

100% admit · Open12 students

Lifestyle

Ski TownWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Montessori Education Center of the Rockies

Denver, CO

100% admit · Open10 students

Lifestyle

Ski TownWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Technical College of the Rockies

Delta, CO

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Ski TownCold ClimateSafe Campus

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, CO

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Ski TownCold ClimateSafe Campus

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IICold ClimateSafe Campus

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Cold ClimateSafe Campus

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