Colorado Colleges, Universities And Trade Schools
- Total Colleges: 130
- Total Medical Schools: 2
- Total Colleges With Tenure: 0
- Colleges By Highest Degree Offered
- Associate's: 37
- Bachelor's Degree: 22
- Master's Degree: 15
- Doctor's Degree: 19
- Total Faculty: 57,306
- Total Full Time Faculty: 36,234
- Total Part Time Faculty: 21,072
- Total Students: 384,404
- Total Full Time Students: 238,405
- Total Part Time Students: 145,999
- Total Undergraduate Students: 325,755
- Total Graduate Students: 58,649
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The state of Colorado is home to a large number of public and private post secondary institutions. The state funds multiple public institutions, including two university systems. Colorado is bordered by Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the southeast, New Mexico to the south, and Utah to the west. Due to its location, Colorado is a short distance from multiple urban centers in several states. The largest city is Denver, which also doubles as the capital. Colorado is the 22nd largest state in the United States in terms of population. The state is also home to the United State Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
Colorado is home to two university systems, the Colorado University System and Colorado State University System, alongside other public colleges and universities. These schools are overseen by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. The University of Colorado System is comprised of three schools and four campuses and began operation the same year Colorado joined the union, 1876. The schools in the system are primarily research undergraduate and graduate institutions with a selective admissions process.
Colorado University System:
- University of Colorado at Boulder (Boulder)
- University of Colorado at Denver (Denver)
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs)
The Colorado State University System was founded in 1870, as the states land grant institution. Each campus in the system serves a different mission, with Fort Collins being a research institution, Pueblo being a Hispanic Serving Institution, and the Global Campus working with non-traditional students.
Colorado State University System:
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins (Fort Collins)
- Colorado State University – Pueblo (Pueblo)
- Colorado State University – Global Campus
Colorado also operates several public two year and four year institutions that operate independently of the above systems. These schools provide educational and vocational opportunities to their community, or liberal arts and other such forms of education.
Private schools in Colorado come in the form of liberal arts colleges, Christian colleges, and for-profit institutions. These schools are generally more expensive that public institutions and offer specific educations and opportunities and/or smaller class sizes and more personalized experience. These schools tend to have more opportunities for individuals through internships, research projects, and study abroad programs.
Some private institutions:
- Colorado College (Colorado Springs)
- Naropa University (Boulder)
- Regis University (Denver)
- Johnson and Wales University (Denver)
Private career schools can also be found throughout the state, offering career and vocational training in high demand fields. These programs are typically short, resulting in a diploma or certificate that demonstrates competency in their area of study. Graduates of such programs will be prepared for immediate entry into the workplace at the entry level. Many of these schools provide job placement services for graduates to assist in post graduation employment.
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4-Year Colleges and Universities
The table below lists 4-year colleges and universities in Colorado, including both public and private schools.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State College Alamosa, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,627 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Aspen University Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| College America - Denver Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $15,790 | Under 1,000 | |
| Colorado Christian University (CCU) Lakewood, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $22,960 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $40,050 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Colorado Heights University Denver, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $4,556 | Under 1,000 | |
| Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Glenwood Springs, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $2,850 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Colorado School of Mines (Mines) Golden, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $14,453 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CSTCM) Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Colorado State University (CSU) Fort Collins, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,952 | 20,000+ | |
| Colorado State University - Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) Pueblo, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,270 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (Colorado Tech, CTU) Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $10,665 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Denver School of Nursing Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $14,831 | Under 1,000 | |
| Denver Seminary Littleton, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Fort Lewis College (FLC) Durango, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,592 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Iliff School of Theology Denver, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture Louisville, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Jones International University Centennial, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $12,480 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Mesa State College (MSC) Grand Junction, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,548 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State) Denver, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $4,834 | 20,000+ | |
| Montessori Education Center of the Rockies (MECR) Boulder, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Naropa University Boulder, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $26,360 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $11,250 | Under 1,000 | |
| Platt College-Aurora Aurora, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $20,490 | Under 1,000 | |
| Regis University Denver, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $31,188 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Remington College - Colorado Springs Campus Colorado Springs, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $14,695 | Under 1,000 | |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $27,648 | Under 1,000 | |
| The Art Institute of Colorado (Colorado Institute of Art) Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $17,832 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| The Colorado Center for Medical Laboratory Science Denver, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | Under 1,000 | |
| United States Air Force Academy USAFA, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder) Boulder, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $9,152 | 20,000+ | |
| University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) Colorado Springs, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,512 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| University of Colorado Denver (UCDHSC, UCHSC) Denver, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,394 | 20,000+ | |
| University of Denver (DU) Denver, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $37,833 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Greeley, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,623 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| University of the Rockies (COSPP, Colo School of Prof Psych) Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, CO Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,473 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Westwood College - Denver North Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $14,923 | Under 1,000 | |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim Talmudical Seminary Denver, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $8,050 | Under 1,000 |
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Community Colleges
The table below lists 2-year public colleges and community colleges in Colorado. Many of these colleges have an open policy for admitting new students.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aims Community College Greeley, CO Public, 2-Year | $3,036 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Arapahoe Community College (ACC) Littleton, CO Public, 2-Year | $2,725 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Rangely, CO Public, 2-Year | $2,740 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Community College of Aurora (CCA) Aurora, CO Public, 2-Year | $3,370 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Community College of Denver (CCD) Denver, CO Public, 2-Year | $3,186 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Front Range Community College (FRCC) Westminster, CO Public, 2-Year | $2,836 | 20,000+ | |
| Lamar Community College (LCC) Lamar, CO Public, 2-Year | $2,934 | Under 1,000 | |
| Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO Public, 2-Year | $2,836 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Northeastern Junior College (NJC, NEJC) Sterling, CO Public, 2-Year | $3,111 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Otero Junior College (Otero JC, OJC) La Junta, CO Public, 2-Year | $3,440 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) Colorado Springs, CO Public, 2-Year | $6,584 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Pueblo Community College (PCC) Pueblo, CO Public, 2-Year | $3,052 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) Lakewood, CO Public, 2-Year | $2,835 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Trinidad State Junior College Trinidad, CO Public, 2-Year | $3,669 | 1,000 - 4,999 |
Career Colleges
The table below lists career and trade schools in Colorado. These include both public and private institutions.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Natural Therapy Greeley, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Boulder, CO Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Aveda Institute Denver (AID) Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Bel - Rea Institute of Animal Technology (Bel-Rea Intitute) Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $10,087 | Under 1,000 | |
| Boulder College of Massage Therapy Boulder, CO Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | $12,272 | Under 1,000 | |
| Colorado School of Healing Arts (CSHA) Lakewood, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $10,460 | Under 1,000 | |
| Colorado School of Trades Lakewood, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Cuttin' Up Beauty Academy Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Delta Montrose Technical College Delta, CO Public, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC) Denver, CO Public, Less-Than 2-Year | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Empire Beauty School - Arvada Arvada, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Empire Beauty School - Lakewood Lakewood, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Empire Beauty School - Littleton Littleton, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Empire Beauty School - Thornton Thornton, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Everest College - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $14,040 | Under 1,000 | |
| Everest College - Thornton Thornton, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $15,660 | Under 1,000 | |
| Glenwood Beauty Academy Glenwood Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Hair Dynamics Education Center Fort Collins, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC, I.B.M.C) Fort Collins, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $10,800 | Under 1,000 | |
| Intellitec College - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Intellitec College - Grand Junction Grand Junction, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Intellitec Medical Institute Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| International Salon and Spa Academy Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Kaplan College - Denver Thornton, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado Denver, CO Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Montessori Casa International Greenwood Village, CO Private Not-For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| National Beauty College Denver, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Pickens Technical College Aurora, CO Public, Less-Than 2-Year | $2,376 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Prince Institute-Rocky Mountains Westminster, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $11,800 | Under 1,000 | |
| Redstone College Broomfield, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $13,274 | Under 1,000 | |
| Summit Salon & Beauty School Woodland Park, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Grand Junction Grand Junction, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Xenon International Academy-Denver Aurora, CO Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 |