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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Colorado

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This is a measure of what percentage of students at each college or university graduate with a bachelor's degree within 4 years. Students who graduate within four years generally save money on overall tuition costs and student loan debt. This is also seen as a way to measure the success of students on campus and their engagement with faculty and staff.

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Rank	Institution	Graduation Rate % (4 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	United States Air Force Academy	89	14.09	1,240 – 1,450	0	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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%. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 89 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate 14.1% 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	83	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 83 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 18.5% 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	University of Denver	70	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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.” Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 70 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
4	Colorado School of Mines	66	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 66 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 60.7% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $29,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
5	Regis University	58	86.46	1,110 – 1,340	21618	64557	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 58 % 9.4% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
6	University of Colorado Boulder	57	78.08	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 57 % 7.5% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
7	Colorado Christian University	52	97.64	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate 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. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 52 % 10.6% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
8	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	47	88.54	1,100 – 1,310	21011	49748	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 47 % Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
9	University of Northern Colorado	37	85.85	970 – 1,200	19376	43756	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 37 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,756
10	Nazarene Bible College	33	48.07	--	0	37119	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Colorado Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 33 % Acceptance Rate 48.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
11	Western Colorado University	32	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 32 % 10.3% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,037
12	Colorado Mesa University	27	82.03	940 – 1,170	15590	39223	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 27 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
13	Fort Lewis College	27	77.3	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 27 % 10.0% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,114 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,352
14	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	25	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16942	45766	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 25 % 8.7% Acceptance Rate 97.4% 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	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	23	74.68	1,000 – 1,240	14831	52475	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 23 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,475
16	Adams State University	21	99.18	890 – 1,170	13340	38338	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Colorado Adams State University Alamosa, CO Found in Alamosa, Adams State University accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 82% of students attending Adams State University will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 51% and 21% of students will earn their degree in four years. Many......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 21 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $13,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,338
17	Naropa University	21	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 21 % 61.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $27,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,841
18	Colorado State University Pueblo	19	94.9	1,010 – 1,240	13079	43053	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 19 % 9.5% Acceptance Rate 94.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,079 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
19	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	14	91.79	--	16449	30406	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Colorado Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Found in Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs’s acceptance rate is 92% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 26% of students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs will receive grant aid from the school. At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs,......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 14 % 12.5% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406
20	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	14	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Colorado Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO Found in Lakewood, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 43% of students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 14 % 56.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $31,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,280
21	Metropolitan State University of Denver	11	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	45391	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation 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 Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 11 % Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
22	Colorado Mountain College	6	0	--	7631	36307	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Colorado Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 6 % 57.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307