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, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | University of Denver | Denver, CO | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver, CO | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Regis University | Denver, CO | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Western Colorado University | Gunnison, CO | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | Westminster, CO | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Colorado is $24,048 for State residents and $37,064 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 62.30% and graduation rate is 70.70%. 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 / - | 12.43% | 86% | 6:1 | 4,307 |
| 2 | Colorado College | $62,070 | 14.25% | 86% | 9:1 | 2,050 |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | $19,538 / $40,838 | 56.88% | 83% | 17:1 | 6,744 |
| 4 | University of Denver | $54,819 | 63.63% | 76% | 11:1 | 13,856 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | $12,496 / $38,314 | 79.58% | 74% | 18:1 | 37,437 |
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $9,384 / $26,376 | 72.05% | 48% | 17:1 | 24,723 |
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,331 / $31,613 | 89.64% | 69% | 16:1 | 32,428 |
| 8 | Regis University | $39,610 | 81.37% | 62% | 11:1 | 6,310 |
| 9 | Western Colorado University | $10,662 / $22,446 | 90.87% | 48% | 18:1 | 3,203 |
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | $17,488 | - | 75% | 14:1 | 110 |
| Average | $24,048 / $37,064 | 62.30% | 70.70% | 13.70:1 | 13,117 | |
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.