Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Colorado including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,070) | ✔ |
| 2 | Colorado College | ✗ | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,739) | ✔ ($6,000) |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,483) | ✔ ($6,800) |
| 4 | University of Denver | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,647) | ✔ ($5,925) |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,500) | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,250) | ✔ ($4,680) |
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,726) | ✔ ($7,890) |
| 8 | Regis University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,047) | ✔ ($5,196) |
| 9 | Western Colorado University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,241) | ✔ ($4,982) |
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/25/2022) | ||||||
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Colorado including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 2 | Colorado College | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 4 | University of Denver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| 8 | Regis University | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 9 | Western Colorado University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/25/2022) | ||||||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Colorado. Among 10 best schools in Colorado, 8 schools are NAA members, and 8 schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | - |
| 2 | Colorado College | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | - | 10 athletic programs |
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | NAA, NCAA | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Denver | NAA, NCAA | - | The Summit League | - | 10 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | - | 9 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | - | 9 athletic programs |
| 8 | Regis University | NAA, NCAA | - | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| 9 | Western Colorado University | NAA, NCAA | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | - | 7 athletic programs |
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/25/2022) | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Colorado including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Air Force Academy | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ||
| 2 | Colorado College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 3 | Colorado School of Mines | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 4 | University of Denver | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 6 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| 7 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ||
| 8 | Regis University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 9 | Western Colorado University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 10 | DeVry University-Colorado | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/25/2022) | ||||||
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.
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