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

Denver, CO • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$59,340

Out-of-State

$59,340

Acceptance Rate78%

University of Denver is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Denver, Colorado. University of Denver was founded in 1864. The university enrolls around 13,743 students a year, including 6,160 undergrads.

University of Denver Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Denver. The acceptance rate at University of Denver is 78%. In 2022, 15,024 out of 19,342 total applicants were accepted.

University of Denver Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	78%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	62%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	27%

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University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$11,976

Out-of-State

$40,320

Acceptance Rate80%

University of Colorado Boulder is a public, state university in the suburb of Boulder, Colorado. CU Boulder was founded in 1876. The university currently enrolls around 37,956 students per year, including 31,237 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Colorado Boulder

It is moderately difficult to get into CU Boulder. The acceptance rate at CU Boulder is 80%. Out of 54,754 applications received in 2022, 43,574 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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University of Colorado Boulder is located in the town of Boulder, Colorado, in the suburbs of Denver.

If you would like to see CU Boulder for yourself, 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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United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO • 4-Year, Public

In-State

Unknown

Out-of-State

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Acceptance Rate16%

United States Air Force Academy is a public school in the suburb of USAF Academy, Colorado. Air Force Academy was founded in 1954. The college currently enrolls around 4,085 students a year, including 4,085 undergrads.

Air Force Academy Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Air Force Academy. The acceptance rate at Air Force Academy is 16%.

United States Air Force Academy Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	16%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	51%

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

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Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$12,559

Out-of-State

$32,517

Acceptance Rate91%

Colorado State University is a public, state university in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado. Colorado State was founded in 1870. The university currently enrolls around 33,361 students per year, including 26,101 undergraduate students.

Colorado State Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Colorado State. Around 91% of applicants get into Colorado State each year. Out of 33,122 applications received in 2022, 30,066 students were offered admission.

Colorado State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	91%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	93%
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	93%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	43.1%

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

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The Colorado College

Colorado Springs, CO • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$67,932

Out-of-State

$67,932

Acceptance Rate16%

The Colorado College is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado College was founded in 1874. The college enrolls around 2,203 students a year, including 2,180 undergrad students.

Colorado College Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Colorado College. The acceptance rate at Colorado College is 16%. Out of 7,846 applications received in 2022, 1,279 students were offered admission.

The Colorado College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	16%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	44%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	14%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	14%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	34%

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

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2022 Best Colleges in Colorado

University of Denver

$59,340

$59,340

University of Denver Acceptance Rate 2022

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University of Colorado Boulder

$11,976

$40,320

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United States Air Force Academy

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Colorado State University

$12,559

$32,517

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The Colorado College

$67,932

$67,932

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