2022 Best Colleges in Colorado

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Colorado is home to 56 colleges and universities, but these five stand out as the top in the Centennial State. Read more about each of CO's top colleges below, and click the heart icon to save your favorites to your college list.

University of Denver

University of Denver is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Denver, Colorado. University of Denver was founded in 1864. The college currently enrolls around 14,130 students per year, including 5,867 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Denver

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Denver. In 2022, University of Denver accepted 64% of applicants. In 2022, 22,694 students applied to University of Denver and 14,440 were admitted.

University of Denver Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	64%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	38%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	24%

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University of Denver Campus Tours

University of Denver is located in the city of Denver.

If you would like to see University of Denver for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 25 to Denver, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Denver International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Denver and Denver are like without leaving home.

University of Denver

Denver, CO • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$56,439

Out-of-State

$56,439

Acceptance Rate63%

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder is a public, state school in the suburb of Boulder, Colorado. CU Boulder was founded in 1876. The college enrolls around 37,956 students per year, including 30,936 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Colorado Boulder

It is moderately difficult to get into CU Boulder. CU Boulder admitted 80% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 54,756 applications received in 2022, 43,576 students were offered admission.

University of Colorado Boulder Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	32%

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Tour University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder is locatedin the town of Boulder, Colorado, near the city of Denver.

If you want to see CU Boulder for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 36 to Boulder, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Denver International.

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University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$12,496

Out-of-State

$38,314

Acceptance Rate80%

United States Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy is a public school in the suburb of USAF Academy, Colorado. Air Force Academy was founded in 1954 and enrolls 4,181 undergrads and no graduate students.

Air Force Academy Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Air Force Academy. In 2022, Air Force Academy accepted 12% of applicants. Out of 11,666 applications received in 2022, 1,444 students were offered admission.

United States Air Force Academy Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	12%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	34.6%

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Go See Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy is locatedin the town of USAF Academy, Colorado, in Colorado Springs and Denver.

If you want to see Air Force Academy for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 25 to USAF Academy, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Colorado Springs.

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United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO • 4-Year, Public

In-State

Unknown

Out-of-State

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Acceptance Rate12%

Colorado State University

Colorado State University is a public, state college in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado. Colorado State was founded in 1870. The college enrolls around 32,777 students per year, including 25,362 undergrads.

Colorado State Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Colorado State. Around 90% of applicants get into Colorado State each year. In 2022, 31,586 students applied to Colorado State and 28,314 were admitted.

Colorado State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	90%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	92%
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	92%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	38%

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Colorado State University is locatedin the city of Fort Collins, Colorado, in Denver.

If you want to see Colorado State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 25 to Fort Collins, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Denver International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Colorado State University and Fort Collins are like without leaving home.

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$12,331

Out-of-State

$31,613

Acceptance Rate90%

The Colorado College

The Colorado College is a private, nonprofit institution in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado College was founded in 1874. The college enrolls around 2,266 students a year, including 2,241 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for The Colorado College

It is very difficult to get into Colorado College. Around 14% of applicants get into Colorado College each year. In 2022, 10,975 students applied to Colorado College and 1,564 were admitted.

The Colorado College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	14%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	29%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	17%
Average GPA	4.0
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	17%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	44%

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Visit The Colorado College

The Colorado College is locatedin the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the city of Denver.

If you are interested in seeing Colorado College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 25 to Colorado Springs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Colorado Springs.

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The Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$65,028

Out-of-State

$65,028

Acceptance Rate14%

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2022 Best Colleges in Colorado

University of Denver

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$56,439

$56,439

University of Colorado Boulder

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$12,496

$38,314

United States Air Force Academy

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Colorado State University

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$12,331

$31,613

The Colorado College

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$65,028

$65,028

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