Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Colorado
61 degree-granting colleges and universities in Colorado that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges61
- Public3130 private
- Four-year4417 two-year
- Online programs38Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Colorado: Business Administration (31), Psychology (30), Nursing (29), Criminal Justice (26), Accounting (25), Early Childhood Education (23).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | Alamosa | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Aims Community College | Greeley | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Apex College of Veterinary Technology | Colorado Springs | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora | Aurora | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder | Boulder | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology | Denver | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology | Colorado Springs | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Colorado Chinese Medicine University | Denver | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Colorado Christian University | Lakewood | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Rangely | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Colorado School of Trades | Lakewood | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Colorado State University Global | Denver | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Colorado State University-System Office | Denver | Public | Four-year | No |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Community College of Aurora | Aurora | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Community College of Denver | Denver | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Concorde Career College-Aurora | Aurora | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Denver College of Nursing | Denver | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Denver Seminary | Littleton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| IBMC College | Fort Collins | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Iliff School of Theology | Denver | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture | Louisville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Intellitec College-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction | Grand Junction | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Lamar Community College | Lamar | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | Denver | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Morgan Community College | Fort Morgan | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Naropa University | Boulder | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Nazarene Bible College | Colorado Springs | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Northeastern Junior College | Sterling | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Otero College | La Junta | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora | Aurora | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Pima Medical Institute-Denver | Denver | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Regis University | Denver | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Lakewood | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Rocky Vista University | Parker | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Broomfield | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Taft University System | Denver | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Trinidad State College | Trinidad | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Colorado System Office | Denver | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Denver | Denver | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Western Colorado University | Gunnison | Public | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Colorado: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Colorado?
Colorado has 61 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Colorado?
31 public, 9 private nonprofit and 21 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Colorado?
17 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Community College of Aurora, Lamar Community College, Northeastern Junior College, and Otero College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Colorado?
44 four-year colleges and universities, and 30 schools in Colorado offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Colorado offer online programs?
38 colleges in Colorado reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Colorado have the most colleges?
Denver (15), Colorado Springs (9), Aurora (4), Lakewood (4), and Boulder (3).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Colorado?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Colorado are Business Administration (31 schools), Psychology (30 schools), Nursing (29 schools), Criminal Justice (26 schools), Accounting (25 schools), and Early Childhood Education (23 schools).
How do I find a college in Colorado that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Colorado and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Colorado colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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