Colorado Colleges

#1

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado

The total student population at University of Colorado Boulder is 37,437, of which 30,307 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,703 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,614 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $54,939 during the early-career years.

#2

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado

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

41% of Colorado State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,773 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado State is $49,748.

#4

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, Colorado

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. For undergraduates at CU Anschutz, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

34% of CU Anschutz students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,942 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,475 during the early-career years.

#5

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

The total student population at University of Denver is 13,856, of which 5,699 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,362 are full-time. DU has a freshman retention rate of 88%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

37% of DU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,961 a year.

Students who graduate from DU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $57,118 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Aurora, Colorado

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 15 to 1.

56% of Colorado State University - Global Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,778 a year.

Students who graduate from Colorado State University - Global Campus with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $65,131 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

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 16 to 1.

Roughly 33% of students at MSU Denver take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,773 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MSU Denver is $45,391.

#8

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado

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. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 52% of students at University of Northern Colorado take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,347 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,756 during the early-career years.

#9

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado

There are 12,380 students at UCCS in total, 10,288 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,782 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UCCS is 4.6 years.

Roughly 46% of students at UCCS take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,860 a year.

Students who graduate from UCCS with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,766 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Regis University

Denver, Colorado

There are 3,197 undergraduates at Regis U, of which 2,090 are full-time, and there are 6,310 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Regis U is 4.2 years.

Roughly 48% of students at Regis U take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,902 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $64,557 during the early-career years.

#11

Aspen University

Phoenix, Arizona

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 5 to 1.

70% of Aspen University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,426 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,448 during the early-career years.

#12

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado

There are 18,703 students at FRCC in total, 4,531 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

24% of FRCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,601 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FRCC is $40,548.

#13

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado

The total student population at Pikes Peak Community College is 12,506, which includes 4,394 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 16% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,055 a year.

Students who graduate from PPCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,799 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado

The total student population at Colorado School of Mines is 6,744, of which 5,200 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,918 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Mines. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,866 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mines is $82,950.

#15

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado

There are 6,661 undergraduates at CCU, of which 1,704 are full-time, and there are 7,839 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 47% of students at CCU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,561 a year.

Students who graduate from CCU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,623 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado

There are 9,110 students at Colorado Mesa in total, 8,945 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,857 are full-time. It takes the average Colorado Mesa undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

41% of Colorado Mesa students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,760 a year.

Students who graduate from Colorado Mesa with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,223 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, Colorado

There are 4,307 full-time undergraduates at USAFA, and 4,307 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at USAFA is 94%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

#19

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado

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. It takes the average Adams State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,936 a year.

Students who graduate from Adams State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,338 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Colorado State University - Pueblo

Pueblo, Colorado

There are 4,113 undergraduates at Colorado State University - Pueblo, of which 2,798 are full-time, and there are 5,925 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Colorado State University - Pueblo is 4.5 years.

Roughly 40% of students at Colorado State University - Pueblo take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,852 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado State University - Pueblo is $43,053.

#21

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado

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 19 to 1.

Roughly 23% of students at Pueblo Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,398 a year.

Students who graduate from Pueblo Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,368 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado

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 20 to 1.

Roughly 23% of students at CCD take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,906 a year.

Students who graduate from CCD with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,412 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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.

Roughly 38% of students at Colorado Mountain College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,993 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado Mountain College is $36,307.

#24

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado

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.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,882 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Aims Community College is $39,696.

#25

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado

There are 6,029 students at Red Rocks Community College in total, 5,932 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,839 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

18% of Red Rocks Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,566 a year.

Students who graduate from Red Rocks Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,495 during the early years of their career after graduation.