Best colleges in Denver
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Peyton Manning came here for a reason
Pack your bags and head to "The Mile High City", where elevation, education, and entertainment are held to the highest standard. Denver plays host to 28 thriving colleges and universities, 15 of which are private 4-year institutions. and whether you're interested in engineering, computer science, finance or healthcare, you have options here in Denver. Most people in the area have careers in trade and transportation, professional and business services, or with the U.S. Government, the largest employer in the area. Students in those majors are writing their own tickets to a steady career right in the city.
Denver averages more than 300 days of sunlight, so there's no reason not to have an awesome college experience and a perfect tan. You'll have so much daylight, you'll need something to do outside of class. Get active with a visit to the Rocky Mountain ski slopes or one of Denver's many parks. Indulge in a cultural experience in Denver's museums or the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the second largest performing arts center in the nation. and lastly, The Mile High City and its elevation of exactly 5,280 feet, is THE place for sports lovers with over 80 beers brewed in the city and 7 professional sports teams. Watch Peyton lead the Broncos or one of the other popular Denver teams: Nuggets, Rockies, Avalanche, and Rapids. The city of Denver offers a variety of fun and excitement for all who visit, so pack some sunscreen, work on your cheers and get ready for an adventurous college experience.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*National Center for Education Statistics *Bureau of Labor Statistics *Denver Relocation Guide, "Largest Employers in Denver" *Forbes.com, "Denver" *www.denver.org *Wikipedia, "Denver Sports"Best Four Year Universities in Denver
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 Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus offers 167 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.
Regis University offers 151 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Colorado Christian University offers 204 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.
Concorde Career College-Aurora offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city.
Front Range Community College offers 120 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large suburb.
Metropolitan State University of Denver offers 128 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city.
Colorado State University Global offers 80 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a large city.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design offers 30 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.
Best Community Colleges in Denver
Pickens Technical College offers 27 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large 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.
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.
Community College of Aurora offers 41 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city.
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology offers 1 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
Top schools offering specific degrees in Denver
List of all colleges in Denver
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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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 Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | 27 : 1 | 23,124 | |
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Regis University Denver, CO | 16 : 1 | 4,605 | |
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Pickens Technical College Aurora, CO | 1,060 | ||