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Colleges and universities in Colorado

Colorado has 81 colleges and universities in our directory (32 public, 12 private nonprofit, 37 for-profit). Together they enroll about 380,891 students. 39 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Denver (18), Colorado Springs (12), Aurora (8), Lakewood (6), Boulder (4), Fort Collins (3), Greeley (3), Littleton (3), Grand Junction (2), Parker (2), Pueblo (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 81 schools

UCB
Public
Students
38,799
Retention
90%
Programs
120
Awards 2024-25
10,325
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer SciencePsychology, General +117
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CSU
Public
Students
34,096
Retention
86%
Programs
189
Awards 2024-25
8,384
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, General +186
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CTU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
31,830
Retention
51%
Programs
20
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementMedical Office Assistant/SpecialistCriminal Justice/Safety Studies +17
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FRC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
21,970
Retention
100%
Programs
112
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyAutomobile +109
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MSU
Public
Students
18,453
Retention
63%
Programs
114
Awards 2024-25
3,410
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherGeneral Studies +111
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ACC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
15,012
Programs
76
Awards 2024-25
2,255
CampusOnlineHybrid
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideAutomobile +73
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UD
Private nonprofit
Students
12,813
Retention
89%
Programs
167
Awards 2024-25
4,720
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkLawBusiness/Commerce +164
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PPS
Public

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO

Admission
Open
Students
12,556
Programs
102
Awards 2024-25
3,227
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide +99
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UCC
Public
Students
11,354
Retention
68%
Programs
76
Awards 2024-25
2,570
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingPsychology, General +73
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CSU
Public
Students
10,257
Retention
74%
Programs
20
Awards 2024-25
3,705
Online
Information TechnologyBusiness Administration and ManagementProject Management +17
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CCU
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
9,951
Retention
84%
Programs
84
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +81
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CMU
Public

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

Students
9,785
Retention
79%
Programs
100
Awards 2024-25
3,029
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementChild Care Provider/AssistantAutomobile +97
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UNC
Public
Students
8,869
Retention
76%
Programs
91
Awards 2024-25
2,253
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralExercise Science and Kinesiology +88
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CCA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,833
Retention
61%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences +41
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ACC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,542
Retention
72%
Programs
74
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyAutomobile +71
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AES
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
8,504
Retention
49%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingBaking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefFood Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant +2
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RRC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,419
Programs
99
Awards 2024-25
1,902
CampusOnlineHybrid
Fire ScienceEarly Childhood Education and TeachingCriminal Justice/Police Science +96
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CSM
Public
Students
8,044
Retention
93%
Programs
39
Awards 2024-25
2,206
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical and Electronics Engineering +36
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CCD
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,965
Programs
81
Awards 2024-25
1,300
CampusOnlineHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences +78
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PCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,284
Retention
0%
Programs
75
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryWelding TechnologyData Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician +72
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CSU
Public
Students
6,851
Retention
64%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
878
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness/CommerceEducation, General +53
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EGT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,123
Retention
93%
Programs
27
CampusHybrid
CosmetologyBarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +24
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CMC
Public

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

Admission
Open
Students
5,494
Retention
40%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Automobile +40
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