Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Colorado. By school type, there are 6 public and 4 private schools in best schools in Colorado. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy, CO | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | University of Denver | Denver, CO | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver, CO | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Regis University | Denver, CO | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Western Colorado University | Gunnison, CO | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | Westminster, CO | Private (for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Colorado is $23,938 for State residents and $36,438 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 61.80% and graduation rate is 65.80%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | $0 / - | 11% | 85% | 8:1 | 4,336 |
| 2 | Colorado College | $60,864 | 14% | 83% | 10:1 | 2,144 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | $19,100 / $39,800 | 53% | 83% | 15:1 | 6,325 |
| 4 | University of Denver | $53,775 | 59% | 77% | 12:1 | 11,952 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | $12,466 / $38,284 | 78% | 69% | 18:1 | 36,681 |
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,401 / $25,889 | 67% | 52% | 17:1 | 25,645 |
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $11,814 / $30,535 | 81% | 70% | 16:1 | 33,478 |
| 8 | Regis University | $38,558 | 71% | 64% | 14:1 | 7,907 |
| 9 | Western Colorado University | $10,646 / $22,430 | 84% | 51% | 14:1 | 3,034 |
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | $17,808 | 100% | 24% | 11:1 | 171 |
| Average | $23,938 / $36,438 | 61.80% | 65.80% | 13.50:1 | 13,167 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Coloradoand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.