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Colorado Colleges

Choose a top degree program in Colorado! CollegeStats makes it easy to sort public and private Colorado colleges and universities by size, cost, demographics and more.

Find the Best Colleges in Colorado

A popular destination for college study, Colorado has more than 100 institutions of higher education. The list of reputable Colorado colleges and universities features large research universities, midsize universities, small public and private liberal arts colleges, community colleges, the United States Air Force Academy and more.
Most four-year colleges and universities in Colorado are located in the central region of the state, particularly in the capital city of Denver and the greater metropolitan areas of Boulder, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. Two-year colleges for associate’s degrees and professional certificates can be found statewide. Many of the two-year and four-year schools offer high quality online degree programs in addition to a traditional college experience.

Colorado Colleges Overview

Here’s an overview of the Colorado college and university landscape to help guide your search for the best degree programs.

  • Four-year schools are plentiful in Colorado. The Colorado Commission on Higher Education oversees Colorado State University, the University of Colorado, the Fort Lewis College of liberal arts and other high quality institutions. Some are very selective, some are moderately selective and some have open enrollment. (Check out the admission rates with our search tool!) Many private not-for-profit colleges and universities in Colorado also offer bachelor degree programs.
  • Community colleges in Colorado have 35 campuses altogether. Many of these schools offer online classes and complete online programs for degrees and certificates.
  • Private colleges and universities in Colorado include technical schools, an art and design school, Christian schools and secular schools.
  • The United States Air Force Academy is based in Colorado Springs. This federal institution awards a Bachelor of Science degree. Men and women who graduate are commissioned as second lieutenants in the US Air Force.

Check out our list of top Colorado colleges below.

Rank School Name City State Net Cost School Level Retention Rate Distance Learning
1

A & W Healthcare Educators

New Orleans

LA

N/A

Vocational

N/A

No

2

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Kirksville

MO

N/A

4 year

N/A

Yes

3

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem

MT

$8,982

2 year

41.67%

No

4

Aaron's Academy of Beauty

Waldorf

MD

N/A

Vocational

87.5%

No

5

ABC Beauty Academy

Garland

TX

N/A

Vocational

37.5%

No

6

ABC Beauty College Inc

Arkadelphia

AR

N/A

Vocational

50%

No

7

Abcott Institute

Southfield

MI

N/A

Vocational

78.33%

No

8

Abdill Career College Inc

Medford

OR

N/A

Vocational

N/A

No

9

Abilene Christian University

Abilene

TX

N/A

4 year

75.15%

Yes

10

Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing

Willow Grove

PA

N/A

2 year

N/A

No

11

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton

GA

$6,654

4 year

59.46%

Yes

12

Academia Serrant Inc

Ponce

PR

N/A

Vocational

78.89%

No

13

Academy College

Minneapolis

MN

N/A

4 year

N/A

Yes

14

Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology

Wallingford

CT

N/A

Vocational

85.71%

No

15

Academy di Firenze

Jerome

ID

N/A

2 year

87.5%

No

16

Academy for Careers and Technology

Mullins

SC

$7,350

Vocational

62.5%

No

17

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture

Gainesville

FL

N/A

4 year

N/A

No

18

Academy for Jewish Religion-California

Los Angeles

CA

N/A

4 year

N/A

No

19

Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

West Palm Beach

FL

N/A

2 year

86.36%

Yes

20

Academy for Salon Professionals

Canoga Park

CA

N/A

Vocational

90.91%

No

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Useful & Fun Facts About Colorado

Live, learn and thrive in Colorado! Check out these facts to better understand Colorado’s popularity among college students, tourists and permanent residents.

  • Denver is Colorado’s mile-high capital city. It formed as a gold rush town in the 1850s. Today it’s home to nearly 3 million people and is the state’s largest metropolitan area. There’s something in Denver for every mood and personality: seven professional sports teams, trendy shops, excellent restaurants, high quality museums and so forth. Snow-capped Rocky Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop.
  • Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant in Colorado. Kayak the Colorado River, hike the Colorado Trail, climb Pike’s Peak, ski in Aspen or Vail, photograph wildlife and wildflower meadows, picnic alongside a pristine alpine lake… Boredom isn’t an option.
  • Colorado has many national parks and state parks. One unique destination is Great Sand Dunes National Park. It features the tallest sand dunes on the continent: They’re about 700 feet high and are open for sledding. This park is also popular for swimming, camping, picnicking and hiking.
  • Glenwood Springs is an hour outside of Aspen. Burn energy on the slopes, then relax in hot mineral pools.
  • Employment opportunities are strong in Colorado. Given this fact plus all of the above, it’s not surprising that in 2012 Colorado was America’s top choice for relocation among people aged 25 to 44 who are focused on career and family.

Rich with opportunities for education and recreation, Colorado is a top choice state for higher learning. Build your list of best colleges and universities in Colorado today! Find and compare the state’s many schools according to acceptance rates, graduation rates, cost and other important statistics.