Lens covers 13 four-year colleges in Colorado, 10 public and 3 private. They range from Colorado College (2,014 undergraduates) to University of Colorado Boulder (31,939). Acceptance rates run from 14% to 99%, and 11 of the 13 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 13 four-year colleges in Colorado
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs | 2,014 | 18% | $70,734 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction | 8,143 | 82% | $9,927 in-state · $25,124 out-of-state |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden | 6,155 | 61% | $21,914 in-state · $45,824 out-of-state |
| Colorado State University–Fort Collins | Fort Collins | 25,538 | 89% | $13,373 in-state · $34,783 out-of-state |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango | 3,079 | 77% | $9,958 in-state · $21,526 out-of-state |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver | 15,002 | 99% | $11,124 in-state · $30,684 out-of-state |
| Regis University | Denver | 2,627 | 86% | $46,340 |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy | 4,114 | 14% | – |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder | 31,939 | 78% | $15,666 in-state · $44,918 out-of-state |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | 8,697 | 97% | $10,149 in-state · $24,336 out-of-state |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver | 10,519 | 75% | $10,383 in-state · $29,391 out-of-state |
| University of Denver | Denver | 6,025 | 78% | $61,398 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | 5,598 | 86% | $12,416 in-state · $27,266 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Colorado admit at least half of applicants? 11 of the 13: Colorado Mesa University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University–Fort Collins, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Regis University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Colorado? University of Colorado Boulder is the largest, with 31,939 undergraduates, and Colorado College is the smallest, with 2,014 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Colorado are public? 10 of the 13 are public and 3 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.