The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is approximately 86% per year (2024-25).
The most selective college in Colorado is currently DeVry University-Colorado, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 86%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Colorado (2024-25)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
DeVry University-Colorado
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
1870 W. 122nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234
(303) 280-7400
Westminster, CO 80234
(303) 280-7400
Rank: #22.
Platt College-Aurora
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 58%
5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Suite 100 N
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 369-5151
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 369-5151
Rank: #33.
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology![Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo]( "Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo")
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 81%
1681 S Dayton St
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 751-8700
Rank: #44.
Concorde Career College-Aurora
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 83%
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 861-1151
Rank: #55.
Colorado School of Trades
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 98%
1575 Hoyt St
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2766 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 219-9636
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 219-9636
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Aims Community College![Aims Community College Photo - The 105,720-square-foot Welcome Center on the Greeley Campus offers ease of access to all student services in one central location. The north segment of the building features a 1,600-seat auditorium, 800-capacity ballroom, executive-level conference space, and outdoor patios with western views of the Front Range. The entire Welcome Center is designed to meet the needs of the next generation of students and our community.]( "Aims Community College Photo - The 105,720-square-foot Welcome Center on the Greeley Campus offers ease of access to all student services in one central location. The north segment of the building features a 1,600-seat auditorium, 800-capacity ballroom, executive-level conference space, and outdoor patios with western views of the Front Range. The entire Welcome Center is designed to meet the needs of the next generation of students and our community.")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
5401 W. 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-8008
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-8008
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80160
(303) 797-4222
Littleton, CO 80160
(303) 797-4222
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
13300 W Sixth Ave
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado average community college acceptance rate?
The Colorado average community college acceptance rate is 86% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective community college in Colorado?
The most selective community college in Colorado include DeVry University-Colorado, Platt College-Aurora and Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology.
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