For the 2024-25 school year, there are 39 community colleges serving 118,267 students in Colorado (16 public colleges and 23 private colleges).
For Colorado community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,735 per year for in-state students and $10,403 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,162 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Aims Community College, Arapahoe Community College and DeVry University-Colorado.
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 86% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 82% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(CO) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
8%
Hispanic
6%
Black
20%
White
18%
Hawaiian
38%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
4%
Top Ranked Colorado Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 797-4222
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 797-4222
| 18,370 students
DeVry University-Colorado
Private for-profit
1870 W. 122nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234
(303) 280-7400
Westminster, CO 80234
(303) 280-7400
| 110 students
3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
| 18,537 students
Apex College of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
330 South El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 375-8228
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 375-8228
| 42 students
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Private for-profit
637 S Broadway, Ste H
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
| 9,606 students
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology
Private for-profit
1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
| 217 students
CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs
Private not-for-profit
3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 622-3600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 622-3600
| 89 students
Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
2766 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 219-9636
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 219-9636
| 56 students
Colorado Heights University
Private, non-profit
3001 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 927-7622
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 927-7622
| 2,500 students
802 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(800) 621-8559
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(800) 621-8559
| 5,134 students
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
| 1,150 students
Colorado School of Healing Arts
Private for-profit
7655 W Mississippi Ste 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
| 65 students
Colorado School of Trades
Private for-profit
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
| 149 students
16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
| 7,839 students
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Private for-profit
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
| 781 students
Everest College-Colorado Springs
Private, for profit
1815 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 638-6580
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 638-6580
| 330 students
IBMC College
Private for-profit
3842 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2669
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2669
| 409 students
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
Private for-profit
2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
| 672 students
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Private for-profit
772 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
| 787 students
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Private for-profit
11194 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 722-5724
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 722-5724
| 1,292 students
National American University-Colorado Springs South
Private for-profit
1079 Space Center Drive, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 208-3800
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 208-3800
| 146 students
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600
| 1,392 students
Pikes Peak State College
Public
5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
| 11,845 students
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
Private for-profit
13750 E. Mississippi Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 368-7462
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 368-7462
| 385 students
Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs
Private for-profit
5725 Mark Dabling Blvd, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 482-7462
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 482-7462
| 363 students
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Private for-profit
7475 Dakin St. Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
| 768 students
Prince Institute-Rocky Mountains
Private, for profit
9051 Harlan Street, Unit 20
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5292
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5292
| 93 students
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Community Colleges in Colorado (Closed)
School
Location
Students
350 Blackhawk Street
Aurora, CO 80011
(954) 400-2000
Aurora, CO 80011
(954) 400-2000
| 187 students
1385 S Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 300-8740
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 300-8740
| 72 students
12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-7240
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-7240
| 482 students
7150 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 256-9300
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 256-9300
| 397 students
National American University-Centennial (Closed 2021)
Private for-profit
8242 South University Blvd, Suite 100
Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 542-7000
Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 542-7000
| 129 students
6050 Erin Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 532-1234
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 532-1234
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Colorado?
There are 39 community colleges serving 118,267 students in Colorado.
How much do community colleges cost in Colorado?
For Colorado community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,735 per year for in-state students and $10,403 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,162 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Colorado?
The best top ranked community colleges in Colorado include Aims Community College, Arapahoe Community College and DeVry University-Colorado.
What is community college acceptance rate in Colorado?
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 86% (view national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Colorado?
Colorado community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Colorado?
Community colleges in Colorado are approximately 82% minority students (majority Black).
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