If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Colorado. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 24 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.
Best Colleges in Colorado
Colorado School of Mines
Located in Golden in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Mines is ranked #1 in the state of Colorado. Mines supports roughly 4,800 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
Learn more about Colorado School of Mines.
Colorado College
Located in Colorado Springs in what is generally considered a city setting, Colorado College is ranked #2 in the state of Colorado. Colorado College supports roughly 2,500 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
Learn more about Colorado College.
University of Denver
Located in Denver in what is generally considered a city setting, U of Denver is ranked #3 in the state of Colorado. U of Denver supports roughly 6,100 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
Learn more about University of Denver.
University of Colorado Boulder
Located in Boulder in what is generally considered a city setting, CU – Boulder is ranked #4 in the state of Colorado. CU – Boulder supports roughly 31,000 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Learn more about University of Colorado Boulder.
Colorado State University – Fort Collins
Located in Fort Collins in what is generally considered a city setting, Colorado State is ranked #5 in the state of Colorado. Colorado State supports roughly 28,400 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
Learn more about Colorado State University – Fort Collins.
Regis University
Located in Denver in what is generally considered a city setting, Regis U is ranked #6 in the state of Colorado. Regis U supports roughly 5,100 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
Learn more about Regis University.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Located in Denver in what is generally considered a city setting, CU Anschutz is ranked #7 in the state of Colorado. CU Anschutz supports roughly 19,800 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
Learn more about University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.
University of Northern Colorado
Located in Greeley in what is generally considered a city setting, University of Northern Colorado is ranked #8 in the state of Colorado. University of Northern Colorado supports roughly 11,300 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Learn more about University of Northern Colorado.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Located in Colorado Springs in what is generally considered a city setting, UCCS is ranked #9 in the state of Colorado. UCCS supports roughly 14,100 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
Learn more about University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Johnson & Wales University – Denver
Located in Denver in what is generally considered a city setting, JWU Denver is ranked #10 in the state of Colorado. JWU Denver supports roughly 1,500 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
Learn more about Johnson & Wales University – Denver.