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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Nazarene Bible College	584	6	94	--	0	37119	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 584 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
2	United States Air Force Academy	4124	7	13.93	1,250 – 1,460	0	63721	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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%. Undergraduates 4,124 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 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
3	Colorado College	2031	9	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 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
4	Colorado Mountain College	5494	9	75.38	--	6071	36307	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 5,494 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
5	Colorado Northwestern Community College	1271	9	100	--	12018	39760	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO Located in Rangely, Colorado Northwestern Community College’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 72% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,271 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,760
6	Naropa University	368	9	94	980 – 1,200	31491	21841	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 368 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 80.0% 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
7	University of Denver	6619	9	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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.” Undergraduates 6,619 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 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
8	Regis University	2704	11	86.39	1,090 – 1,310	25062	64557	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 2,704 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
9	Morgan Community College	1506	12	99.14	--	9416	37293	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,506 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,293
10	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	1888	12	87.27	990 – 1,160	27459	30280	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO Found in Lakewood, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 66% of students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,888 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 33.3% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,280
11	Adams State University	1749	14	30.76	870 – 1,080	13800	38338	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,749 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
12	Denver College of Nursing	949	14	87.5	--	0	80184	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Denver College of Nursing Denver, CO Undergraduates 949 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,184
13	Fort Lewis College	3320	14	93.23	1,060 – 1,260	16074	36352	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 3,320 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
14	Metropolitan State University of Denver	16430	14	99.14	890 – 1,120	13727	45391	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 16,430 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 12.5% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $13,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
15	University of Northern Colorado	6480	14	93.63	970 – 1,200	19115	43756	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 6,480 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
16	Colorado Christian University	6730	15	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 79%%. 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. Undergraduates 6,730 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 6.3% 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
17	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	9302	15	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16816	45766	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 63% of students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Undergraduates 9,302 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $16,816 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
18	Trinidad State College	1636	16	99.84	--	11323	36025	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 67% and 0% of students will graduate in four......Read more Undergraduates 1,636 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,025
19	Western Colorado University	3149	16	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17709	40037	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 3,149 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 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
20	Aims Community College	7529	17	100	--	7651	39696	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Aims Community College Greeley, CO Undergraduates 7,529 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,696
21	Colorado School of Mines	5852	17	59.6	1,330 – 1,470	29785	82950	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 5,852 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
22	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	26500	17	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 26,500 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
23	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	13921	17	74.68	1,000 – 1,240	15303	52475	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 83% 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,475
24	Colorado Mesa University	9473	18	98.29	970 – 1,210	15076	39223	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 9,473 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
25	Pueblo Community College	6767	19	86.43	--	10969	33368	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Undergraduates 6,767 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,368
26	University of Colorado Boulder	32100	19	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 32,100 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
27	Colorado State University Pueblo	5086	20	98.21	880 – 1,120	14188	43053	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 5,086 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 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
28	Community College of Denver	7715	21	89.59	--	9526	36412	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Community College of Denver Denver, CO Undergraduates 7,715 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 10.5% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,412
29	Pikes Peak State College	12388	21	86.43	--	9311	35799	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 12,388 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 133.3% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
30	Colorado State University Global	7157	23	98.4	890 – 970	12475	65131	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 . Approximately 6% of students attending Colorado State University Global currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 7,157 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,131
31	Concorde Career College-Aurora	196	25	100	--	16376	40181	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Undergraduates 196 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,181
32	Arapahoe Community College	15012	26	100	--	9786	43676	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO Undergraduates 15,012 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,676
33	Red Rocks Community College	7286	26	86.43	--	9250	41495	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO Found in Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College accepts 86% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 1% of students at Red Rocks Community College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 7,286 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,495
34	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	26114	29	91.79	--	14784	30406	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 19% of students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs will receive grant aid from the school. At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs,......Read more Undergraduates 26,114 Student-Faculty Ratio 29 Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406