Guide To Colorado Colleges & Universities
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You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Colorado's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Colorado have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2021, students completed 68,833 degrees that were offered by Colorado's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 8% from completions reported in 2017.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2021
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,738
Completions By Degree
1,819
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Colorado
There are at least 48 schools offering degrees in Colorado, and 19 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 47,476 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2021, a total of 18,771 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 14,230 that were offered online.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Colorado. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2021, 1,056 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 106 associate degrees, 638 master's degrees, and 19 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,738
Completions By Degree
1,819
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture. In 2021, 4 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
4
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs. In 2021, 3,076 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1,998 associate degrees, 1,623 master's degrees, and 167 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
24,504
Completions By Degree
6,864
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Naropa University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Naropa University. In 2021, 125 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 94 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
318
Completions By Degree
219
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2021, 28 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
28
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Regis University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Regis University. In 2021, 996 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 877 bachelor's degrees, and 160 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,071
Completions By Degree
2,033
Est. Online Degree Availability
74%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nazarene Bible College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Nazarene Bible College. In 2021, 51 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
351
Completions By Degree
52
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colorado College. In 2021, 517 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 11 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,023
Completions By Degree
528
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Denver Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Denver Seminary. In 2021, 155 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
171
Est. Online Degree Availability
48%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rocky Vista University is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Rocky Vista University. In 2021, 255 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 81 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
336
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
DeVry University-Colorado is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at DeVry University-Colorado. In 2021, 27 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 8 associate degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
108
Completions By Degree
36
Est. Online Degree Availability
97%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Denver is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Denver. In 2021, 2,390 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,689 bachelor's degrees, and 396 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,683
Completions By Degree
4,475
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Iliff School of Theology is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Iliff School of Theology. In 2021, 34 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
42
Est. Online Degree Availability
67%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado Christian University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colorado Christian University. In 2021, 808 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 209 associate degrees, 330 master's degrees, and 6 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,804
Completions By Degree
1,353
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Taft University System is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Taft University System. In 2021, 51 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1 bachelor's degree, 29 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2
Completions By Degree
81
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwest Acupuncture College-Boulder is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Southwest Acupuncture College-Boulder. In 2021, 11 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
11
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Denver College of Nursing is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Denver College of Nursing. In 2021, 411 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 23 associate degrees, 10 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,022
Completions By Degree
444
Est. Online Degree Availability
95%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Platt College-Aurora is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Platt College-Aurora. In 2021, 68 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
227
Completions By Degree
68
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. In 2021, 207 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,625
Completions By Degree
207
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Colorado
There are 22 four-year public colleges located in Colorado . About 179,590 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 49,776 degrees were completed at public colleges in Colorado. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. In 2021, 5,528 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,650 master's degrees, and 368 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
23,332
Completions By Degree
7,546
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado Mountain College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Colorado Mountain College. In 2021, 545 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 149 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,938
Completions By Degree
694
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado Mesa University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colorado Mesa University. In 2021, 1,107 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 169 associate degrees, 57 master's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,146
Completions By Degree
1,335
Est. Online Degree Availability
39%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Red Rocks Community College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Red Rocks Community College. In 2021, 627 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 3 bachelor's degrees, 31 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,518
Completions By Degree
661
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado School of Mines is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colorado School of Mines. In 2021, 1,066 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 456 master's degrees, and 88 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,173
Completions By Degree
1,610
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fort Lewis College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Fort Lewis College. In 2021, 577 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 15 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,205
Completions By Degree
592
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Morgan Community College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Morgan Community College. In 2021, 128 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 10 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
696
Completions By Degree
138
Est. Online Degree Availability
42%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado State University-Global Campus is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colorado State University-Global Campus. In 2021, 1,962 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,473 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,528
Completions By Degree
3,435
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. In 2021, 2,114 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 569 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,839
Completions By Degree
2,722
Est. Online Degree Availability
51%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado State University Pueblo is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colorado State University Pueblo. In 2021, 754 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 151 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,275
Completions By Degree
905
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pikes Peak Community College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Pikes Peak Community College. In 2021, 1,741 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 14 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,583
Completions By Degree
1,755
Est. Online Degree Availability
79%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Colorado University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Western Colorado University. In 2021, 386 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 133 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,682
Completions By Degree
519
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. In 2021, 2,889 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2,029 master's degrees, and 740 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
11,392
Completions By Degree
5,658
Est. Online Degree Availability
24%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Front Range Community College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Front Range Community College. In 2021, 1,857 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 4 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
12,336
Completions By Degree
1,861
Est. Online Degree Availability
83%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Community College of Denver is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Community College of Denver. In 2021, 717 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 2 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,761
Completions By Degree
719
Est. Online Degree Availability
64%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pueblo Community College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Pueblo Community College. In 2021, 734 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 33 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,556
Completions By Degree
767
Est. Online Degree Availability
47%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Arapahoe Community College is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Arapahoe Community College. In 2021, 581 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 13 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,146
Completions By Degree
594
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Northern Colorado is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Northern Colorado. In 2021, 2,032 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 893 master's degrees, and 84 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,531
Completions By Degree
3,009
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Adams State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Adams State University. In 2021, 400 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 222 associate degrees, 317 bachelor's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,612
Completions By Degree
946
Est. Online Degree Availability
78%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
United States Air Force Academy is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at United States Air Force Academy. In 2021, 1,057 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,307
Completions By Degree
1,057
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Colorado Boulder is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Colorado Boulder. In 2021, 7,404 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,745 master's degrees, and 579 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
29,779
Completions By Degree
9,728
Est. Online Degree Availability
9%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Metropolitan State University of Denver is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Metropolitan State University of Denver. In 2021, 3,153 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 372 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
17,255
Completions By Degree
3,525
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in Colorado
There are 7 community colleges in Colorado where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2021, about 10,897 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Colorado, and about 2,105 associate degrees were completed.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Trinidad State College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
967
Completions By Degree
222
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lamar Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
439
Completions By Degree
123
Est. Online Degree Availability
61%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colorado Northwestern Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
584
Completions By Degree
110
Est. Online Degree Availability
56%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeastern Junior College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
862
Completions By Degree
249
Est. Online Degree Availability
68%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Community College of Aurora is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,840
Completions By Degree
536
Est. Online Degree Availability
76%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Aims Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,433
Completions By Degree
668
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Otero Junior College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
772
Completions By Degree
197
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Affordable Colleges in Colorado
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Colorado, or which Colorado schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Colorado's 4-year nonprofit schools is $14,616. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Colorado is $17,924, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $4,104.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Colorado
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Colorado is accredited? View a list of accredited colleges and universities serving Colorado here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture
- Adams State University
- Arapahoe Community College
- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Colorado Christian University
- Colorado College
- Colorado Mountain College
- Colorado School of Mines
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins
- Community College of Denver
- Denver Seminary
- University of Denver
- Fort Lewis College
- Front Range Community College
- Iliff School of Theology
- Colorado Mesa University
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Morgan Community College
- Naropa University
- Nazarene Bible College
- University of Northern Colorado
- Pikes Peak Community College
- Pueblo Community College
- Red Rocks Community College
- Regis University
- Colorado State University Pueblo
- United States Air Force Academy
- Western Colorado University
- Colorado State University-Global Campus
- Franklin University
- Trinidad State College
- Lamar Community College
- Colorado Northwestern Community College
- Northeastern Junior College
- Community College of Aurora
- Aims Community College
- Otero Junior College
- Rocky Vista University
- Southwest Acupuncture College-Boulder
- Taft University System
- Denver College of Nursing
- Platt College-Aurora
- Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
- Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Colorado Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Colorado? What's the Colorado job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2021, there were about 3,881,873 jobs in Colorado. From 2020-2021, job growth in Colorado was above the national average, at 3.1%. There were 502,710 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Colorado do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $22.44.