2027 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Colorado
Liberal Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts in Colorado
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall liberal arts education in Colorado.
Top Schools in Liberal Arts
Aims Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. Set in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a large public institution. About 413 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Aims Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Aims Community College earn around $29,845 in the first couple years of their career. Aims Community College graduates carry a median of $9,152 in student loans.
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Colorado Mountain College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Glenwood Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. There were roughly 223 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Mountain College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Colorado Mountain College earn around $32,551 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,541.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts, ranking #3. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 65 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $34,540. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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University Of Northern Colorado is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts, ranking #4. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 10 liberal arts degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Colorado in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from University Of Northern Colorado earn around $45,705 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Northern Colorado graduates carry a median of $23,974 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Morgan Community College one of the top schools for liberal arts. Set in the rural area of Fort Morgan, Morgan Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 33 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Morgan Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Morgan Community College generally make around $70,412. Morgan Community College graduates carry a median of $6,250 in student loans.
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Community College Of Aurora placed #6 among the best liberal arts schools. Located in the city of Aurora, Community College Of Aurora is a large public university. Community College Of Aurora awarded about 120 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of Community College Of Aurora earn a median of $38,729 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,250.
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Colorado Northwestern Community College came in at #7 for liberal arts this year. Set in the rural area of Rangely, Colorado Northwestern Community College is a small public institution. Colorado Northwestern Community College awarded about 33 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $56,978 in their early career. Colorado Northwestern Community College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Red Rocks Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a large public university. About 71 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Red Rocks Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Red Rocks Community College generally make around $27,242. Students borrow a median of $11,913 to complete this degree.
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Front Range Community College placed #9 among the best liberal arts schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Westminster. About 409 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Front Range Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $35,023 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,750.
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Community College Of Denver landed the #10 spot for liberal arts this year. Community College Of Denver is a large public school located in the city of Denver. About 103 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Community College Of Denver in the most recent year. Liberal Arts graduates of Community College Of Denver earn a median of $29,078 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,445 to complete this degree.
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Pikes Peak Community College placed #11 among the best liberal arts schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak Community College awarded about 374 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $26,779 in their early career. Pikes Peak Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans.
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Arapahoe Community College placed #12 among the best liberal arts schools. Arapahoe Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Littleton. There were roughly 213 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $38,592 in their early career. Arapahoe Community College graduates carry a median of $15,125 in student loans.
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Mesa State College earned the #13 position for liberal arts this year. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mesa State College awarded about 108 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $37,298 in their early career. Mesa State College graduates carry a median of $23,485 in student loans.
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Adams State College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Set in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. About 58 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Adams State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Adams State College generally make around $39,546. Adams State College graduates carry a median of $24,879 in student loans.
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Northeastern Junior College landed the #15 spot for liberal arts this year. Set in the town of Sterling, Northeastern Junior College is a small public institution. Northeastern Junior College awarded about 33 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $24,287 in their early career. Northeastern Junior College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans.
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Trinidad State Junior College landed the #16 spot for liberal arts this year. Trinidad State Junior College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Trinidad. There were roughly 57 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Trinidad State Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Trinidad State Junior College earn around $30,532 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,995.
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Pueblo Community College earned the #17 position for liberal arts this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Pueblo. About 53 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Pueblo Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $30,640 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,962 to complete this degree.
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Lamar Community College came in at #18 for liberal arts this year. Lamar Community College is a small public school located in the town of Lamar. There were roughly 28 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Lamar Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $25,669 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,300 to complete this degree.
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Colorado Christian University landed the #19 spot for liberal arts this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lakewood. Colorado Christian University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Colorado Christian University generally make around $47,333. Colorado Christian University graduates carry a median of $32,500 in student loans.
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Otero Junior College came in at #20 for liberal arts this year. This small public university is located in the town of La Junta. There were roughly 67 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Otero Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Otero Junior College earn around $66,338 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,750.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
