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Best Colorado Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 community colleges serving 124,414 students in Colorado (16 public colleges and 16 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Colorado is approximately $3,712 per year for in-state students and $10,526 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,978 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Colorado include Aims Community College, Trinidad State College, and Arapahoe Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 78% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 51%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 35:1.

Top-Ranked Colorado Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Aims Community College
Aims Community College Photo - The Aims Community College Greeley Campus Welcome Center offers student services including financial aid, cashier, registration and records, admissions, testing, advising, and a transition center. The Welcome Center also features an auditorium, ballroom, conference rooms, and patios with views of the Front Range. The cutting-edge auditorium is the perfect location for large audience events.
Public
5401 W. 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-8008
Enrollment: 11,372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,426 Out-state tuition: $12,266 Minority enrollment: 59%
Trinidad State College
Public
600 Prospect Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-5011
Enrollment: 1,613 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 40% In-state tuition: $4,171 Out-state tuition: $7,127 Minority enrollment: 64%
Arapahoe Community College
Arapahoe Community College Photo - ACC Main Campus
Public
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
(303) 797-4222
Enrollment: 15,012 students Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,343 Out-state tuition: $10,108 Minority enrollment: 37%
Colorado Heights University
Colorado Heights University Photo
Private, non-profit
3001 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 927-7622
Enrollment: 2,500 students Private-state tuition: $6,546 Minority enrollment: 78%
Colorado Mountain College
Colorado Mountain College Photo - Leadville is one of our 3 residential campuses surrounded by the Colorado Rockies.
Public
802 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(800) 621-8559
Enrollment: 5,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $5,400 Out-state tuition: $13,590 Minority enrollment: 37%
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Private for-profit
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
Enrollment: 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 90% Minority enrollment: 78%
Morgan Community College
Public
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3100
Enrollment: 1,626 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $3,027 Out-state tuition: $11,765 Minority enrollment: 48%
Apex College of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
330 South El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 375-8228
Enrollment: 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Private for-profit
637 S Broadway, Ste H
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
Enrollment: 8,504 students Acceptance rate: 95% Minority enrollment: 68%
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo
Private for-profit
1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
Enrollment: 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 81% Private-state tuition: $32,900 Minority enrollment: 44%
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
Enrollment: 1,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $5,997 Out-state tuition: $6,991 Minority enrollment: 29%
Colorado School of Healing Arts
Private for-profit
7655 W Mississippi Ste 300
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
Enrollment: 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Private-state tuition: $13,200 Minority enrollment: 46%
Colorado School of Trades
Private for-profit
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Enrollment: 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 91% Minority enrollment: 34%
Community College of Aurora
Public
16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
Enrollment: 8,833 students In-state tuition: $3,394 Out-state tuition: $12,692 Minority enrollment: 74%
Community College of Denver
Public
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-2600
Enrollment: 7,965 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 In-state tuition: $3,394 Out-state tuition: $12,692 Minority enrollment: 68%
Front Range Community College
Public
3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
Enrollment: 21,970 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,365 Out-state tuition: $12,693 Minority enrollment: 42%
IBMC College
IBMC College Photo
Private for-profit
3842 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2669
Enrollment: 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
Private for-profit
2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
Enrollment: 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Private for-profit
772 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
Enrollment: 1,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lamar Community College
Public
2401 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2248
Enrollment: 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $3,357 Out-state tuition: $5,722 Minority enrollment: 53%
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Private for-profit
11194 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 722-5724
Enrollment: 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
National American University-Colorado Springs South
Private for-profit
1079 Space Center Drive, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 208-3800
Enrollment: 146 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 59%
Northeastern Junior College
Northeastern Junior College Photo - Northeastern has a wide variety of activities for students to be involved with from organizations to on-campus entertainment.
Public
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600
Enrollment: 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $3,394 Out-state tuition: $4,892 Minority enrollment: 27%
Otero College
Public
1802 Colorado Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-6800
Enrollment: 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $5,060 Out-state tuition: $8,130 Minority enrollment: 57%
Pickens Technical College
Public
500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 344-4910
Enrollment: 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Minority enrollment: 77%
Pikes Peak State College
Public
5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
Enrollment: 12,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 In-state tuition: $3,227 Out-state tuition: $12,525 Minority enrollment: 47%
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
Private for-profit
13750 E. Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 368-7462
Enrollment: 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
Private for-profit
5725 Mark Dabling Blvd, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 482-7462
Enrollment: 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Minority enrollment: 60%
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Private for-profit
7475 Dakin St. Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
Enrollment: 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 70% Minority enrollment: 66%
Pueblo Community College
Public
900 W Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-3200
Enrollment: 7,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 In-state tuition: $5,290 Out-state tuition: $19,150 Minority enrollment: 52%
Red Rocks Community College
Red Rocks Community College Photo - RRCC graduates boast the 3rd highest median salaries in Colorado in their first year out of college-and 1st highest among all community colleges. Ask us why.
Public
13300 W Sixth Ave
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
Enrollment: 8,419 students Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,840 Out-state tuition: $7,551 Minority enrollment: 37%
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Private for-profit
10851 W 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-1714
Enrollment: 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Private-state tuition: $15,266 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Community Colleges in Colorado (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Blackhawk Street
Aurora, CO 80011
(954) 400-2000
Enrollment: 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $12,007 Out-state tuition: $12,007 Minority enrollment: 62%
3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 622-3600
Enrollment: 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $16,968 Minority enrollment: 69%
1385 S Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 300-8740
Enrollment: 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 In-state tuition: $16,968 Out-state tuition: $16,968 Minority enrollment: 97%
2766 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 219-9636
Enrollment: 23 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 73%
1870 W. 122nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234
(303) 280-7400
Enrollment: 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Private-state tuition: $16,888 Minority enrollment: 47%
1815 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 638-6580
Enrollment: 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Private-state tuition: $14,400 Minority enrollment: 54%
12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-7240
Enrollment: 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
7150 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 256-9300
Enrollment: 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Acceptance rate: 88% In-state tuition: $28,539 Out-state tuition: $28,539 Minority enrollment: 39%
8242 South University Blvd, Suite 100
Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 542-7000
Enrollment: 129 students Minority enrollment: 34%
9051 Harlan Street, Unit 20
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5292
Enrollment: 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Private-state tuition: $9,685 Minority enrollment: 20%
6050 Erin Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 532-1234
Enrollment: 155 students
3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 934-1122
Enrollment: 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Private-state tuition: $15,230 Minority enrollment: 62%

Overview

This State (CO)
Total Faculty
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
26

Student Body

Total Enrollment
2,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
# Full-Time Students
671 students
# Part-Time Students
1,413 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
434 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
641 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
848 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,327 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
326 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
3%
% Hispanic
26%
% Black
8%
% White
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
7%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$3,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,526
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,978
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Colorado?
There are 32 community colleges serving 124,414 students in Colorado.
How much do community colleges cost in Colorado?
The average tuition for community colleges in Colorado is approximately $3,712 per year for in-state students and $10,526 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,978.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Colorado?
The top-ranked community colleges in Colorado include Aims Community College, Trinidad State College, and Arapahoe Community College.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Colorado?
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 78% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Colorado?
Community colleges in Colorado have approximately 51% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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