Northeastern Junior College Photo - A.J. Wilson slam dunk during the Bank of Colorado Shootout. NJC''''s athletic teams are consistently in the top 20 in the NJCAA.

Best Colorado Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 36 community colleges serving 154,850 students in Colorado (19 public colleges and 17 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Colorado 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 $16,076 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Aims Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and Colorado Mountain College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 51%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.

Top Ranked Colorado Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
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
| 10,122 students
Arapahoe Community College
Arapahoe Community College Photo - ACC Main Campus
Public
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
(303) 797-4222
| 18,458 students
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
| 7,235 students
Colorado School of Trades
Private for-profit
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
| 195 students
IBMC College
IBMC College Photo
Private for-profit
3842 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2669
| 483 students
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
Private for-profit
13750 E. Mississippi Avenue
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
| 363 students
Prince Institute-Rocky Mountains
Private, for profit
9051 Harlan Street, Unit 20
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5292
| 93 students
10851 W 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-1714
| 475 students
Trinidad State College
Public
600 Prospect Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-5011
| 2,284 students
Apex College of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
330 South El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 375-8228
| 42 students
637 S Broadway, Ste H
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
| 9,606 students
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
| 265 students
Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
2766 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 219-9636
| 56 students
Colorado Heights University
Colorado Heights University Photo
Private, non-profit
3001 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 927-7622
| 2,500 students
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
| 1,501 students
Colorado School of Healing Arts
Private for-profit
7655 W Mississippi Ste 300
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303) 986-2320
| 106 students
Community College of Aurora
Public
16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
| 11,031 students
Community College of Denver
Public
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-2600
| 10,907 students
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Private for-profit
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
| 1,081 students
Everest College-Colorado Springs
Private, for profit
1815 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 638-6580
| 330 students
Front Range Community College
Public
3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
| 28,805 students
2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
| 1,174 students
772 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
| 1,859 students
Lamar Community College
Public
2401 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2248
| 814 students
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Private for-profit
11194 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 722-5724
| 1,850 students
Morgan Community College
Public
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3100
| 1,863 students
1079 Space Center Drive, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 208-3800
| 146 students
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
| 1,826 students
Otero College
Public
1802 Colorado Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-6800
| 1,248 students
Pickens Technical College
Public
500 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 344-4910
| 926 students
Pikes Peak State College
Public
5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
| 15,754 students
Pima Medical Institute-Denver
Private for-profit
7475 Dakin St. Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
| 1,227 students
Platt College-Aurora
Private for-profit
5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Suite 100 N
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 369-5151
| 303 students
Pueblo Community College
Public
900 W Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-3200
| 8,548 students
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Community Colleges in Colorado (Closed)

School
Location
Students
350 Blackhawk Street
Aurora, CO 80011
(954) 400-2000
| 187 students
3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 622-3600
| 89 students
1385 S Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 300-8740
| 72 students
1870 W. 122nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234
(303) 280-7400
| 110 students
12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-7240
| 482 students
7150 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 256-9300
| 397 students
8242 South University Blvd, Suite 100
Centennial, CO 80122
(303) 542-7000
| 129 students
6050 Erin Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 532-1234
| 155 students
3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 934-1122
| 236 students

Overview

This State (CO)
Total Faculty
92 staff
Number of Programs Offered
46

Student Body

Total Enrollment
2,252 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
# Full-Time Students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
6%
% Hispanic
25%
% Black
6%
% White
49%
% Hawaiian
3%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
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
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,403
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,076
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Colorado?
There are 36 community colleges serving 154,850 students in Colorado.
How much do community colleges cost in Colorado?
The average tuition for community colleges in Colorado 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 $16,076.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Colorado?
The top-ranked community colleges in Colorado include Aims Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and Colorado Mountain College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Colorado?
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Colorado?
Community colleges in Colorado have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Colorado?
Community colleges in Colorado have approximately 51% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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