Colorado Universities and Colleges
Colorado is home to many higher education institutions and universities, offering an array of educational opportunities for students. The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is made up of 13 community colleges, offering associate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of areas. Colorado State University is the state's flagship institution, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines. The University of Colorado System is composed of four campuses: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Anschutz Medical Campus. These schools offer a wide range of degree programs, from undergraduate to doctoral and professional programs. Colorado is also home to many private institutions, such as the University of Denver, Regis University, and Colorado Christian University. These schools offer a variety of degree programs, ranging from liberal arts to business and law. Colorado also has five tribal colleges, providing associate and bachelor's degrees to Native American students. In addition to traditional four-year institutions, Colorado is home to many technical colleges and career schools, offering certificate and associate degree programs in areas such as automotive technology, culinary arts, and cosmetology. Colorado also has many continuing education programs, both online and in-person, for those looking to advance their career. With so many options available, Colorado is an ideal state for those looking to pursue higher education.
Colorado Universities and Colleges
School |
City |
Enroll |
In-State Cost |
Out-State Cost |
Adams State University |
Alamosa |
3,164 |
$23,381 |
$35,117 |
American Sentinel University |
Denver |
2,761 |
$0 |
$0 |
Arapahoe Community College |
Littleton |
12,001 |
$0 |
$0 |
Aspen University |
Denver |
9,563 |
$0 |
$0 |
Colorado Christian University |
Lakewood |
7,839 |
$38,710 |
$38,710 |
Colorado College |
Colorado Springs |
2,050 |
$78,080 |
$78,080 |
Colorado Mesa University |
Grand Junction |
9,110 |
$24,524 |
$38,073 |
Colorado Mountain College |
Glenwood Springs |
5,315 |
$17,677 |
$24,421 |
Colorado School of Mines |
Golden |
6,744 |
$37,199 |
$57,899 |
Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
Denver |
84 |
$0 |
$0 |
Colorado State University Pueblo |
Pueblo |
5,925 |
$26,677 |
$33,235 |
Colorado State University-Fort Collins |
Fort Collins |
32,428 |
$25,466 |
$44,187 |
Colorado State University-Global Campus |
Aurora |
12,578 |
$0 |
$0 |
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs |
Colorado Springs |
28,244 |
$0 |
$0 |
Community College of Denver |
Denver |
7,273 |
$0 |
$0 |
DeVry University-Colorado |
Westminster |
110 |
$0 |
$0 |
Denver College of Nursing |
Denver |
1,042 |
$0 |
$0 |
Denver Seminary |
Littleton |
856 |
$0 |
$0 |
Fort Lewis College |
Durango |
3,469 |
$25,619 |
$36,275 |
Front Range Community College |
Westminster |
18,703 |
$0 |
$0 |
Iliff School of Theology |
Denver |
215 |
$0 |
$0 |
Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture |
Louisville |
28 |
$0 |
$0 |
Johnson & Wales University-Denver |
Denver |
397 |
$0 |
$0 |
Metropolitan State University of Denver |
Denver |
19,086 |
$0 |
$0 |
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies |
Boulder |
55 |
$0 |
$0 |
Morgan Community College |
Fort Morgan |
1,376 |
$0 |
$0 |
Naropa University |
Boulder |
855 |
$52,033 |
$52,033 |
National American University-Colorado Springs South |
Colorado Springs |
0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Nazarene Bible College |
Colorado Springs |
608 |
$0 |
$0 |
Pikes Peak Community College |
Colorado Springs |
12,506 |
$0 |
$0 |
Platt College-Aurora |
Aurora |
227 |
$0 |
$0 |
Pueblo Community College |
Pueblo |
5,551 |
$0 |
$0 |
Red Rocks Community College |
Lakewood |
6,029 |
$0 |
$0 |
Regis University |
Denver |
6,310 |
$56,300 |
$56,300 |
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design |
Lakewood |
1,643 |
$0 |
$0 |
Rocky Vista University |
Parker |
1,332 |
$0 |
$0 |
Southwest Acupuncture College-Boulder |
Boulder |
51 |
$0 |
$0 |
Taft University System |
Lakewood |
614 |
$0 |
$0 |
United States Air Force Academy |
USAF Academy |
4,307 |
$0 |
$0 |
University of Colorado Boulder |
Boulder |
37,437 |
$31,442 |
$55,644 |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs |
Colorado Springs |
12,380 |
$28,220 |
$38,610 |
University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus |
Denver |
24,723 |
$30,836 |
$47,324 |
University of Denver |
Denver |
13,856 |
$71,929 |
$71,929 |
University of Northern Colorado |
Greeley |
11,460 |
$25,676 |
$37,934 |
Western Colorado University |
Gunnison |
3,203 |
$24,925 |
$36,709 |