Best colleges in Colorado
Pike's Peak or Bust
Discover why Colorado is one of the happiest states in the country
Colorado's state motto is "come to life," which seems appropriate considering the state is home to a national park, majestic mountain towns and a multitude of family-friendly events. It's also a great place for a fresh start. With over 16 community, state and private colleges, and 200,000 students, many come to the center of the states for a totally revamped life experience. Many big-name companies are headquartered in Colorado, including Coors, Crocs, Dish Network, Hitachi Software and MediaNews Group. So naturally, students here major in a wide variety of disciplines including engineering, design, and business. The U.S. Air Force Academy is also located here, so military studies is another popular choice. and with an unemployment rate of 5.3%, well below the national average, you'll have better chances at finding a career in your field.
Colorado is home to major cities like Denver and Boulder and smaller ones like Alamosa or Aurora. Whether you choose quiet country or big city life in this picturesque state, there are plenty of ways to stay busy. Denver claims to have invented the cheeseburger, while thousands of valentines are re-mailed every year from Loveland. The state also has more microbreweries per capita than any other state, which you might need after exam week. Experience one of the best waterfall hikes in the nation in Rocky Mountain National Park or Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. In the winter, hit the snowy trails with a rented "fat bike" or glide down the slopes of Breckenridge or one of Colorado's other famous resorts for nationally renowned skiing and snowboarding. Summertime brings rodeo season, and Colorado is home to the world's largest rodeo and several others over 100 years old. Whether hiking to the summit of Pike's Peak or walking across the stage to get your diploma is your goal, Colorado has everything you need for a scenery filled destination.
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Colorado College offers 53 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
United States Air Force Academy offers 31 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a outlying rural area.
Colorado School of Mines offers 90 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large suburb.
University of Denver offers 287 degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
University of Colorado Boulder offers 224 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers 292 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus offers 167 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.
University of Northern Colorado offers 137 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
Regis University offers 151 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Colorado Mesa University offers 154 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small city.
Best Community Colleges in Colorado
Colorado School of Trades offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
Pickens Technical College offers 27 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large city.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a small city.
Pima Medical Institute-Denver offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver offers 11 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
IBMC College offers 10 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Intellitec College-Grand Junction offers 14 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a small city.
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | 9 : 1 | 2,056 | |
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United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO | 19 : 1 | 4,114 | |
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Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | 22 : 1 | 8,044 | |
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University of Denver Denver, CO | 17 : 1 | 12,813 | |
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University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | 22 : 1 | 38,799 | |