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Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado

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The acceptance rate of an institution measures how many students are accepted as a percentage of the number who apply. Colleges and universities that are more selective are generally seen as more prestigious as it is harder to gain acceptance and enroll. But, there are many factors that influence overall acceptance rate, including the overall number of applicants and the strength of applications received.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	United States Air Force Academy	4114	14.09	1,240 – 1,450	0	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Students who complete the United States Air Force Academy’s four year program receive commissions as second lieutenants along with their bachelor’s degrees. The USAFA is extremely selective, and 78% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 97%. Undergraduates 4,114 Acceptance Rate 14.1 % 1.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Colorado College	2031	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Undergraduates 2,031 Acceptance Rate 18.5 % 7.8% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
3	Colorado School of Mines	6195	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Undergraduates 6,195 Acceptance Rate 60.7 % 1.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $29,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
4	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	13921	74.68	1,000 – 1,240	14831	52475	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO Based in Denver, the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 13,921 Acceptance Rate 74.7 % 4.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,475
5	Fort Lewis College	3392	77.3	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Found in Durango, Fort Lewis College accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 61% of students attending Fort Lewis College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 3,392 Acceptance Rate 77.3 % 17.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,114 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,352
6	University of Denver	6614	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 89%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Undergraduates 6,614 Acceptance Rate 77.8 % 9.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
7	University of Colorado Boulder	32244	78.08	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Undergraduates 32,244 Acceptance Rate 78.1 % 6.2% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
8	Colorado Mesa University	9473	82.03	940 – 1,170	15590	39223	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Located in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 9,473 Acceptance Rate 82.0 % 0.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
9	University of Northern Colorado	6480	85.85	970 – 1,200	19376	43756	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Also known as UNC, the university’s motto is "Sapientia in aeternum est" or “Wisdom is eternal.” 93% of UNC students receive institutional grant aid—$5,393 on average. Klawz the Bear is the school's mascot, and their colors are navy blue and gold. Notable alumni of UNC include musicians, champion athletes, and politicians. Undergraduates 6,480 Acceptance Rate 85.9 % 0.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,756
10	Regis University	2689	86.46	1,110 – 1,340	21618	64557	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Regis University Denver, CO Regis University was originally in Las Vegas, Nevada, when it opened in 1877, with the apt name of Las Vegas College. It moved only 10 years later, and received its current name in 1991....Read more Undergraduates 2,689 Acceptance Rate 86.5 % 0.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
11	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	26221	88.54	1,100 – 1,310	21011	49748	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 26,221 Acceptance Rate 88.5 % 1.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
12	Concorde Career College-Aurora	256	90.46	--	16648	40181	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Undergraduates 256 Acceptance Rate 90.5 % 9.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,181
13	Colorado State University Pueblo	5086	94.9	1,010 – 1,240	13079	43053	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Found in Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 83% of students at Colorado State University Pueblo will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,086 Acceptance Rate 94.9 % 4.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,079 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
14	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	9302	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16942	45766	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Located in Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 73% of students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 9,302 Acceptance Rate 97.4 % 0.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $16,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
15	Colorado State University Global	7157	98.4	890 – 970	16510	65131	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Colorado State University Global Denver, CO Found in Denver, Colorado State University Global accepts 98% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 10% of students attending Colorado State University Global currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first......Read more Undergraduates 7,157 Acceptance Rate 98.4 % 6.0% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $16,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,131
16	Metropolitan State University of Denver	17274	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	45391	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Based in Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 38% of students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 17,274 Acceptance Rate 98.8 % 0.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
17	Western Colorado University	3148	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO Western Colorado University’s motto is “Potestas ad Ministrandum,” which is Latin for “The Power to Serve.” 420 student athletes, known as the Mountaineers, compete in the NCAA Division II with football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a popular undergraduate major. Undergraduates 3,148 Acceptance Rate 99.7 % 2.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,037
18	Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora	336	100	--	35947	32840	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora Aurora, CO Undergraduates 336 Acceptance Rate 100.0 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
19	Naropa University	339	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Colorado Naropa University Boulder, CO Based in Boulder, Naropa University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 83% of students attending Naropa University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 339 Acceptance Rate 100.0 % 6.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $27,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,841