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Best Denver County Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 15,257 students in Denver County County, Colorado.
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 30:1.

Community Colleges in Denver County (2025)

College
Location
Students
Colorado Heights University
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Private, non-profit
3001 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 927-7622
| 2,500 students
Community College of Denver
Public
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-2600
| 10,907 students
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Private for-profit
11194 E 45th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 722-5724
| 1,850 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Denver County, CO

Community Colleges in Denver County, CO (Closed)

School
Location
Students
1385 S Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 300-8740
| 72 students
12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-7240
| 482 students
7150 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 256-9300
| 397 students
3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 934-1122
| 236 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Denver County, CO?
There are 3 community colleges serving 15,257 students in Denver County, CO.
What is community college acceptance rate in Denver County, CO?
The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 75% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Denver County, CO?
Community colleges in Denver County, CO have approximately 69% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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