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
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$36,546
ACT
ACT 29–33

University of Colorado Boulder is a public 4-year institution in Boulder, CO. Enrollment: ~31,939 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $36,546/year.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO
Greek Life
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$28,990
ACT

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a public 4-year institution in Fort Collins, CO. Enrollment: ~25,538 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,990/year.

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$25,761
ACT
ACT 17–26

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public 4-year institution in Denver, CO. Enrollment: ~15,002 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,761/year.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO
Ski Town
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$25,152
ACT
ACT 23–32

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public 4-year institution in Denver, CO. Enrollment: ~10,519 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,152/year.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO
NCAA D2
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$19,752
ACT
ACT 20–26

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public 4-year institution in Colorado Springs, CO. Enrollment: ~8,697 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,752/year.

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$21,342
ACT
ACT 18–24

Colorado Mesa University is a public 4-year institution in Grand Junction, CO. Enrollment: ~8,143 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,342/year.

Colorado State University Global

Denver, CO
Ski Town
Admit
98% admit
Tuition
$8,400
ACT

Colorado State University Global is a public 4-year institution in Denver, CO. Enrollment: ~6,563 students. Admissions are accessible (98% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $8,400/year.

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO
NCAA D2Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
61% admit
Tuition
$38,460
ACT
ACT 29–33

Colorado School of Mines is a public 4-year institution in Golden, CO. Enrollment: ~6,155 students. Admissions are accessible (61% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,460/year.

University of Denver

Denver, CO
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$53,640
ACT
ACT 28–33

University of Denver is a private 4-year institution in Denver, CO. Enrollment: ~6,025 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $53,640/year.

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO
NCAA D1
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$21,320
ACT
ACT 21–26

University of Northern Colorado is a public 4-year institution in Greeley, CO. Enrollment: ~5,598 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,320/year.

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO
NCAA D1
Admit
14% admit
Tuition
ACT
ACT 26–33

United States Air Force Academy is a public 4-year institution in USAF Academy, CO. Enrollment: ~4,114 students. Admissions are highly selective (14% admit rate).

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO
Ski Town
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$17,712
ACT
ACT 18–26

Fort Lewis College is a public 4-year institution in Durango, CO. Enrollment: ~3,079 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,712/year.

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO
NCAA D1
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$13,193
ACT
ACT 19–26

Colorado State University Pueblo is a public 4-year institution in Pueblo, CO. Enrollment: ~3,042 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,193/year.

Regis University

Denver, CO
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$39,260
ACT
ACT 22–29

Regis University is a private 4-year institution in Denver, CO. Enrollment: ~2,627 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $39,260/year.

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
18% admit
Tuition
$61,596
ACT
ACT 29–33

Colorado College is a private 4-year institution in Colorado Springs, CO. Enrollment: ~2,014 students. Admissions are selective (18% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $61,596/year.

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$18,600
ACT
ACT 22–26

Western Colorado University is a public 4-year institution in Gunnison, CO. Enrollment: ~1,586 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,600/year.

Naropa University

Boulder, CO
Ski Town
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$34,400
ACT

Naropa University is a private 4-year institution in Boulder, CO. Enrollment: ~339 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,400/year.

National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA)

Denver, CO
Ski Town
Admit
29% admit
Tuition
ACT

National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) is a private 4-year institution in Denver, CO. Enrollment: ~194 students. Admissions are selective (29% admit rate).

Dr. Ida Rolf Institute

Boulder, CO
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
ACT

Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is a private 4-year institution in Boulder, CO. Enrollment: ~12 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate).

Montessori Education Center of the Rockies

Denver, CO
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
ACT

Montessori Education Center of the Rockies is a private 4-year institution in Denver, CO. Enrollment: ~10 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate).

Technical College of the Rockies

Delta, CO
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Technical College of the Rockies is a public 4-year institution in Delta, CO.

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, CO
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$15,102
ACT

Community College of Aurora is a public 2-year institution in Aurora, CO. Out-of-state tuition: $15,102/year.

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$34,936
ACT

Colorado Christian University is a private 4-year institution in Lakewood, CO. Out-of-state tuition: $34,936/year.

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$11,939
ACT

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a 4-year institution in Colorado Springs, CO. Out-of-state tuition: $11,939/year.

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