Institutional Characteristics
Next 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 $23,917 for State residents and $35,466 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 61.80% and graduation rate is 65.80%. Next 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 | $58,086 | 14% | 83% | 10:1 | 2,144 | |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | $19,062 / $39,762 | 53% | 83% | 15:1 | 6,325 | |
| 4 | University of Denver | $52,515 | 59% | 77% | 12:1 | 11,952 | |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | $12,500 / $36,702 | 78% | 69% | 18:1 | 36,681 | |
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,335 / $25,823 | 67% | 52% | 17:1 | 25,645 | |
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $11,901 / $30,622 | 81% | 70% | 16:1 | 33,478 | |
| 8 | Regis University | $38,180 | 71% | 64% | 14:1 | 7,907 | |
| 9 | Western Colorado University | $10,437 / $21,909 | 84% | 51% | 14:1 | 3,034 | |
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | $15,599 | 100% | 24% | 11:1 | 171 | |
| Average | $23,917 / $35,466 | 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.