Best Colorado Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 36 community colleges serving 154,392 students in Colorado (18 public colleges and 18 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 $16,162 per year (view national tuition costs).

The top-ranked community colleges in California include Aims Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and Front Range Community College.

The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 90% (compared to national acceptance rates).

Minority enrollment is 51%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.

Arapahoe Community College Photo - ACC Main Campus

Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology Photo

Red Rocks Community College Photo - RRCC graduates boast the 3rd highest median salaries in Colorado in their first year out of college-and 1st highest among all community colleges. Ask us why.

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.

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.

Colorado Mountain College Photo - CMC is 11 campuses spread throughout the Rocky Mountains of North Central Colorado. See each campus at http://coloradomtn.edu/campuses/

Colorado Northwestern Community College Photo - The Rangely Campus in Rangely CO has a very traditional university feel with Residence Halls, Athletics, Dining Hall, Campus Life, and more. In Rangely enjoy the vast outdoors with miles of trails, the White River, Kenney Reservoir and so much more. Just an hour and a half North of Grand Junction there is tons to explore in Rangely.

Student by Ethnicity

(CO) School Average

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

25%

Black

White

49%

Hawaiian

Two or more races

Non Resident

Unknown

Colorado All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Colorado

Community Colleges in Colorado (Closed)

School

Location

Students

Anthem College-Denver (Closed 2024)

Public

350 Blackhawk Street
Aurora, CO 80011
(954) 400-2000

| 187 students

CollegeAmerica-Colorado Springs (Closed 2024)

Private not-for-profit

3645 Citadel Drive South
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 622-3600

| 89 students

CollegeAmerica-Denver (Closed 2024)

Public

1385 S Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 300-8740

| 72 students

DeVry University-Colorado (Closed 2024)

Private for-profit

1870 W. 122nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234
(303) 280-7400

| 110 students

Heritage College-Denver (Closed 2024)

Public

12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-7240

| 482 students

Johnson & Wales University-Denver (Closed 2024)

Public

7150 Montview Blvd
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

| 129 students

Remington College - Colorado Springs Campus (Closed 2024)

Public

6050 Erin Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 532-1234

| 155 students

Westwood College-Denver South (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

3150 S Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 934-1122

| 236 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Colorado?

There are 36 community colleges serving 154,392 students in Colorado.

How much do community colleges cost in Colorado?

What are the top ranked community colleges in Colorado?

The top-ranked community colleges in Colorado include Aims Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and Front Range Community College.

What is community college acceptance rate in Colorado?

The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 90% (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 higher than the national average of 0.00 (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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