Best Colleges in Colorado

45
Universities
19
Community Colleges
64
Total Institutions

Explore 64 colleges and universities in Colorado, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
A

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO • 4,124 students
Public
88%
Grad Rate
#2
B+

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO • 2,173 students
Private Non-Profit
86%
Grad Rate
#3
B

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO • 7,599 students
Public
79%
Grad Rate
$30k
Net Price
#4
B

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO • 41,432 students
Public
75%
Grad Rate
$23k
Net Price
#5
B

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO • 33,500 students
Public
67%
Grad Rate
$20k
Net Price
#6
B

University of Denver

Denver, CO • 13,387 students
Private Non-Profit
78%
Grad Rate
#7
C+

Trinidad State College

Trinidad, CO • 1,636 students
Public
56%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
46%
Off-Campus
#8
C+

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO • 23,409 students
Public
47%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
14%
Off-Campus
#9
C+

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO • 5,673 students
Public
26%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
11%
Off-Campus
#10
C+

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO • 9,067 students
Public
51%
Grad Rate
$19k
Net Price
#11
C+

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO • 8,995 students
Public
42%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
17%
Off-Campus
#12
C+

Montessori Education Center of the Rockies

Denver, CO • 31 students
Private Non-Profit
92%
Grad Rate
#13
C+

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO • 11,213 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
9%
Off-Campus
#14
C+

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO • 3,413 students
Public
43%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
#15
C+

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO • 7,382 students
Public
37%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
44%
Off-Campus
#16
C+

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO • 7,529 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
42%
Off-Campus
#17
C+

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, CO • 1,506 students
Public
46%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
33%
Off-Campus
#18
C+

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO • 6,767 students
Public
37%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
58%
Off-Campus
#19
C+

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO • 6,691 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
14%
Off-Campus
#20
C+

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO • 21,096 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
50%
Off-Campus
#21
C+

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, CO • 4,053 students
Public
51%
Grad Rate
$18k
Net Price
#22
C+

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO • 2,950 students
Public
32%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#23
C

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO • 12,388 students
Public
23%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
53%
Off-Campus
#24
C

Regis University

Denver, CO • 4,631 students
Private Non-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#25
C

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO • 17,593 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
41%
Off-Campus
#26
C

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO • 13,978 students
Public
27%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
34%
Off-Campus
#27
C

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO • 8,254 students
Private Non-Profit
55%
Grad Rate
#28
C

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO • 7,715 students
Public
16%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
49%
Off-Campus
#29
C

Rocky Vista University

Parker, CO • 1,574 students
Private For-Profit
#30
C

Naropa University

Boulder, CO • 1,117 students
Private Non-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#31
C

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO • 584 students
Private Non-Profit
#32
C

Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture

Louisville, CO • 36 students
Private Non-Profit
#33
C

Denver College of Nursing

Denver, CO • 1,008 students
Private For-Profit
#34
C

Colorado State University Global

Aurora, CO • 9,507 students
Public
$12k
Net Price
78%
Off-Campus
#35
D

Iliff School of Theology

Denver, CO • 172 students
Private Non-Profit
#36
D

Denver Seminary

Littleton, CO • 837 students
Private Non-Profit
#37
D

University of Colorado System Office

Denver, CO
Public
#38
D

Colorado State University-System Office

Denver, CO
Public
#39
D

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO • 28,852 students
Private For-Profit
18%
Grad Rate
#40
D

Taft University System

Denver, CO • 496 students
Private For-Profit
#41
D

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Lakewood, CO • 1,888 students
Private For-Profit
37%
Grad Rate
#42
D

Platt College-Aurora

Greenwood Village, CO • 215 students
Private For-Profit
20%
Grad Rate
#43
D

Colorado Chinese Medicine University

Denver, CO • 84 students
Private For-Profit
#44
D

Concorde Career College-Aurora

Aurora, CO • 196 students
Private For-Profit
69%
Grad Rate
#45
F

Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora

Aurora, CO • 212 students
Private For-Profit
#1
C+

Colorado School of Trades

Lakewood, CO • 108 students
Private For-Profit
82%
Grad Rate
#2
C+

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, CO • 1,025 students
Public
58%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#3
C+

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, CO • 8,684 students
Public
29%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#4
C+

Northeastern Junior College

Sterling, CO • 1,502 students
Public
54%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#5
C+

Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology

Colorado Springs, CO • 25 students
Private For-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#6
C

Lamar Community College

Lamar, CO • 711 students
Public
41%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#7
C

Apex College of Veterinary Technology

Colorado Springs, CO • 30 students
Private For-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#8
C

Lincoln College of Technology-Denver

Denver, CO • 1,104 students
Private For-Profit
69%
Grad Rate
#9
C

Colorado Northwestern Community College

Rangely, CO • 1,256 students
Public
26%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#10
C

Otero College

La Junta, CO • 972 students
Public
37%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#11
C

IBMC College

Fort Collins, CO • 306 students
Private For-Profit
68%
Grad Rate
#12
C

Intellitec College-Grand Junction

Grand Junction, CO • 1,160 students
Private For-Profit
55%
Grad Rate
#13
C

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology

Denver, CO • 161 students
Private For-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#14
D

Pima Medical Institute-Denver

Denver, CO • 764 students
Private For-Profit
64%
Grad Rate
#15
D

Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO • 339 students
Private For-Profit
66%
Grad Rate
#16
D

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO • 290 students
Private For-Profit
55%
Grad Rate
#17
D

Intellitec College-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO • 816 students
Private For-Profit
45%
Grad Rate
#18
D

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Broomfield, CO • 321 students
Private For-Profit
69%
Grad Rate
#19
D

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder

Boulder, CO • 8,571 students
Private For-Profit
46%
Grad Rate

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Greeley 2 colleges
Fort Collins 2 colleges
Pueblo 2 colleges
Colorado Springs 9 colleges
Grand Junction 2 colleges
Lakewood 4 colleges
Boulder 3 colleges
Denver 15 colleges
Littleton 2 colleges
Aurora 6 colleges

About College Rankings in Colorado

The Repit College Score ranks 64 colleges and universities in Colorado based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (45): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (19): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Colorado

How many colleges are in Colorado?

There are 64 accredited colleges and universities in Colorado tracked by Repit, including 45 4-year institutions and 19 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Colorado?

Colorado has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology