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63 Colleges
$49,089 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,483 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly graduations, Colorado is ranked #21 in the country with 74,932 degrees handed out in 2021. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Colorado is $12,272 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $19,007 a year.

About 48% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,621 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$12,590 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 30,307 undergraduates at CU - Boulder, of which 27,703 are full-time, and there are 37,437 students altogether. It takes the average CU - Boulder undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,658 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,159 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$12,559 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

There are 24,792 undergraduates at Colorado State, of which 19,944 are full-time, and there are 32,428 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Colorado State. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 38% of students at Colorado State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,570 a year. Colorado State has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,821 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$9,634 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is 24,723, of which 14,994 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,622 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at CU Anschutz is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 72%. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

29% of CU Anschutz students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,546 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from CU Anschutz with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,907 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$56,439 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,856 students at DU in total, 5,699 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,362 are full-time. It takes the average DU undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 64% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,865 a year. DU has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from DU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $54,037 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$8,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,578 students at Colorado State University - Global Campus in total, 7,970 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,080 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

Roughly 70% of students at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,934 a year. Colorado State University - Global Campus has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $66,822 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$10,260 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 19,086 students at MSU Denver in total, 17,988 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,134 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

58% of MSU Denver students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,464 a year. MSU Denver has a 2.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from MSU Denver with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,819 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$10,769 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Northern Colorado is 11,460, of which 8,494 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,726 are full-time. For undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,103 a year. University of Northern Colorado has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,450 during the early-career years.

#9

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$12,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,288 undergraduates at UCCS, of which 7,782 are full-time, and there are 12,380 students altogether. It takes the average UCCS undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Roughly 36% of students at UCCS take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,917 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,019 during the early-career years.

#10

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,310 students at Regis U in total, 3,197 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,090 are full-time. It takes the average Regis U undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

48% of Regis U students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,077 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $60,613 during the early-career years.

#11

Aspen University

Phoenix, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$6,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,563 students at Aspen University in total, 6,399 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,238 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

53% of Aspen University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,462 a year. Aspen University has a 0.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

#12

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,126 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Front Range Community College is 18,703, which includes 4,531 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 24% of students at FRCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,217 a year. FRCC has a 2.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from FRCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,983 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,065 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,506 students at PPCC in total, 4,394 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

19% of PPCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,706 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from PPCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,900 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$20,040 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,744 students at Mines in total, 5,200 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,918 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Mines. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

About 57% of students who apply get accepted. Around 62% of accepted students are men, and 38% are women.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,009 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mines is $79,815.

#15

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,846 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,661 undergraduates at CCU, of which 1,704 are full-time, and there are 7,839 students altogether. It takes the average CCU undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

49% of CCU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,120 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,696 during the early-career years.

#16

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$9,297 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,945 undergraduates at Colorado Mesa, of which 6,857 are full-time, and there are 9,110 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 43% of students at Colorado Mesa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,923 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado Mesa is $36,748.

#17

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private

The total student population at United States Air Force Academy is 4,307, which includes 4,307 full-time undergraduates. The freshman retention rate at USAFA is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

The acceptance rate at USAFA is 12%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 69% of accepted students are men, and 31% are women.

#19

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$9,776 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Adams State University is 3,164, of which 1,902 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,264 are full-time. For undergraduates at Adams State, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Roughly 70% of students at Adams State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,461 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Adams State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,129 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$9,245 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Colorado State University - Pueblo is 5,925, of which 4,113 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,798 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

Approximately 83% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,265 a year. Colorado State University - Pueblo has a 3.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Colorado State University - Pueblo with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,071 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,626 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,598 full-time undergraduates at Pueblo Community College, and 5,551 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,728 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,801 during the early-career years.

#22

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,586 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
27% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Community College of Denver is 7,273, which includes 2,050 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 27% of students at CCD take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,800 a year. CCD has a 3.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from CCD with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,174 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Colorado Mountain College is 5,315, which includes 1,422 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

35% of Colorado Mountain College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,886 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,072 during the early-career years.

#24

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$2,954 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,981 students at Aims Community College in total, 1,707 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

14% of Aims Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,296 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Aims Community College is $35,705.

#25

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,471 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,932 undergraduates at Red Rocks Community College, of which 1,839 are full-time, and there are 6,029 students altogether. Red Rocks Community College has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

15% of Red Rocks Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,769 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Red Rocks Community College is $37,996.

Other Colorado Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Arapahoe Community College 594
27 Fort Lewis College 592
28 Community College of Aurora 536
29 Colorado College 528
30 Western Colorado University 519
31 Denver College of Nursing 444
32 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder 388
33 Rocky Vista University 336
34 Northeastern Junior College 249
35 Trinidad State Junior College 222
36 Naropa University 219
37 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 207
38 Otero Junior College 197
39 Denver Seminary 180
40 Pima Medical Institute - Denver 172
41 Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology 150
42 Concorde Career College - Aurora 144
43 Morgan Community College 138
44 Intellitec College - Colorado Springs 134
45 Lamar Community College 123
46 Colorado Northwestern Community College 110
47 Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology 93
48 Taft University System 81
49 Colorado School of Trades 70
50 Platt College - Aurora 68
51 Intellitec College - Grand Junction 62
52 Nazarene Bible College 52
53 Lincoln College of Technology - Denver 49
54 Iliff School of Theology 42
55 Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs 39
56 Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology 37
57 DeVry University - Colorado 36
58 Montessori Education Center of the Rockies 33
59 Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine 28
60 IBMC College 21
61 Pima Medical Institute - Aurora 17
62 Southwest Acupuncture College - Boulder 11
63 Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture 4

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