For the 2023 school year, there are 33 community colleges serving 98,531 students in Colorado (19 public colleges and 14 private colleges).
For Colorado community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,735 per year for in-state students and $10,371 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 Colorado Northwestern Community College, Pima Medical Institute-Denver and Arapahoe Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 70% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 43% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(CO) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
22%
Black
5%
White
57%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
5%
Top Ranked Colorado Community Colleges (2023)
College
Location
Students
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
(303) 797-4222
Littleton, CO 80160
(303) 797-4222
| 11,778 students
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology![Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo]( "Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo")
Private for-profit
1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
| 306 students
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
| 993 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
| 27 students
Colorado School of Trades
Private for-profit
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
| 96 students
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
| 781 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
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Private for-profit
11194 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(844) 768-0290
Denver, CO 80239
(844) 768-0290
| 1,529 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
7475 Dakin St. Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 426-1800
| 721 students
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Private for-profit
10851 W 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-1714
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-1714
| 292 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 Heights University![Colorado Heights University Photo]( "Colorado Heights University Photo")
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
| 5,636 students
16000 E CentreTech Pky
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 360-4700
| 7,835 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
3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
| 18,703 students
IBMC College![IBMC College Photo]( "IBMC College Photo")
Private for-profit
3842 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2669
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2669
| 408 students
2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-7626
| 585 students
772 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
| 874 students
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600
| 1,293 students
5675 S Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-2000
| 12,506 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
600 Prospect Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-5011
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-5011
| 1,404 students
Westwood College-Denver South
Private, for profit
3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 934-1122
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 934-1122
| 236 students
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 33 community colleges serving 98,531 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 $10,371 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 Colorado Northwestern Community College, Pima Medical Institute-Denver and Arapahoe Community College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Colorado?
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 70% (view national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Colorado?
Colorado community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Colorado?
Colorado community college are approximately 43% minority students (majority Hispanic).
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