2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado

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The size of a college or university's endowment -- money and assets under their control that fund operations -- is a general measurement of the financial health of the institution. Larger endowments enable institutions to operate without as much need for revenue, which can often help them reduce tuition costs and/or grant more financial aid.

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Rank	Institution	Largest Endowment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Denver	1022729305	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Largest Endowment $1,022,729,305 3.3% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
2	Colorado College	877556682	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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. Largest Endowment $877,556,682 6.6% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
3	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	598773948	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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. Largest Endowment $598,773,948 9.0% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
4	Colorado School of Mines	351756085	59.6	1,330 – 1,470	29785	82950	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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 Largest Endowment $351,756,085 9.2% Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $29,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
5	United States Air Force Academy	129182281	13.93	1,250 – 1,460	0	63721	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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 79% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 96%. Largest Endowment $129,182,281 1.0% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
6	University of Northern Colorado	112357918	93.63	970 – 1,200	19115	43756	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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.” 82% of UNC students receive institutional grant aid—$5,686 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. Largest Endowment $112,357,918 11.2% Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,756
7	Regis University	87852578	86.39	1,090 – 1,310	25062	64557	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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 Largest Endowment $87,852,578 1.8% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $25,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
8	Colorado Mesa University	49600457	98.29	920 – 1,180	15076	39223	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Located in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Largest Endowment $49,600,457 17.8% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
9	Metropolitan State University of Denver	26536459	99.14	910 – 1,140	13727	45391	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Based in Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 39% of students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $26,536,459 34.3% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
10	Colorado State University Pueblo	25391925	98.21	880 – 1,120	14188	43053	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Found in Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo’s acceptance rate is 98%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 86% of students at Colorado State University Pueblo will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $25,391,925 4.5% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
11	Colorado Mountain College	21956968	75.38	--	6071	36307	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 35% of students at Colorado Mountain College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $21,956,968 20.0% Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
12	Fort Lewis College	15756815	93.23	1,060 – 1,260	16074	36352	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Found in Durango, Fort Lewis College accepts 93% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 68% of students attending Fort Lewis College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $15,756,815 5.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $16,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,352
13	Colorado Christian University	9045950	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Largest Endowment $9,045,950 47.6% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
14	Western Colorado University	8835417	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17709	40037	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment 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. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular undergraduate major. Largest Endowment $8,835,417 2.1% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,037
15	Morgan Community College	7907811	99.14	--	9416	59213	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO Located in Fort Morgan, Morgan Community College accepts 99% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 34% of students at Morgan Community College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $7,907,811 10.9% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
16	Trinidad State College	6464538	99.84	--	11323	36025	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Based in Trinidad, Trinidad State College accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of students attending Trinidad State College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 60% and 0% of students will graduate in four......Read more Largest Endowment $6,464,538 15.0% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,025
17	Pikes Peak State College	6081771	86.43	--	9311	35799	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Largest Endowment $6,081,771 48.3% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
18	Aims Community College	5933164	100	--	7651	39696	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Aims Community College Greeley, CO Largest Endowment $5,933,164 14.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,696
19	Naropa University	4613108	94	980 – 1,200	31491	21841	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Naropa University Boulder, CO Based in Boulder, Naropa University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Naropa University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $4,613,108 36.9% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $31,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,841
20	Nazarene Bible College	2708902	94	--	0	37119	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Largest Endowment $2,708,902 0.4% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
21	Front Range Community College	1963496	100	--	9256	40548	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Front Range Community College Westminster, CO Located in Westminster, Front Range Community College’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students attending Front Range Community College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $1,963,496 2.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,548
22	Adams State University	62673	30.76	870 – 1,080	13800	38338	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Colorado Adams State University Alamosa, CO Found in Alamosa, Adams State University accepts 31% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 76% of students attending Adams State University will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 56% and 20% of students will earn their degree in four years. Many......Read more Largest Endowment $62,673 0.0% Acceptance Rate 30.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,338