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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	527	6	48.07	--	0	37119	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 527 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 48.1% 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	4114	7	14.09	1,240 – 1,450	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 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 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
3	Colorado College	2031	9	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	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 $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
4	Colorado Northwestern Community College	1271	9	0	--	12891	39760	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO Undergraduates 1,271 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,891 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,760
5	University of Denver	6614	9	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#5 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 89%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Undergraduates 6,614 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% 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
6	Colorado Mountain College	5494	10	0	--	7631	36307	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Undergraduates 5,494 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 16.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
7	Naropa University	339	10	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% 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
8	Morgan Community College	1626	11	0	--	10222	37293	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO Undergraduates 1,626 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,293
9	Regis University	2689	11	86.46	1,110 – 1,340	21618	64557	#9 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 2,689 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 22.2% 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
10	Denver College of Nursing	757	13	70	--	0	80184	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Denver College of Nursing Denver, CO Undergraduates 757 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,184
11	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	2061	13	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#11 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 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 Undergraduates 2,061 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% 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
12	Adams State University	1605	14	99.18	890 – 1,170	13340	38338	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Undergraduates 1,605 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
13	Fort Lewis College	3392	14	77.3	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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	Metropolitan State University of Denver	17274	14	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	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 unknown for undergraduate applications. About 38% of students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 17,274 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
15	University of Northern Colorado	6480	14	85.85	970 – 1,200	19376	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.” 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
16	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	9302	15	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16942	45766	#16 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 73% 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 $16,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
17	Colorado State University Pueblo	5086	16	94.9	1,010 – 1,240	13079	43053	#17 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 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 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
18	Trinidad State College	1613	16	0	--	12198	59213	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Undergraduates 1,613 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
19	Aims Community College	8542	17	0	--	8384	39696	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Aims Community College Greeley, CO Undergraduates 8,542 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,696
20	Colorado Christian University	8200	17	97.64	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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. Undergraduates 8,200 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 13.3% 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
21	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	26221	17	88.54	1,100 – 1,310	21011	49748	#21 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 26,221 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
22	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	13921	17	74.68	1,000 – 1,240	14831	52475	#22 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 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% 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
23	Western Colorado University	3148	17	99.71	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#23 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 3,148 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 5.6% 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
24	Colorado Mesa University	9473	18	82.03	940 – 1,170	15590	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 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
25	Colorado School of Mines	6195	18	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#25 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 6,195 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% 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
26	Concorde Career College-Aurora	256	19	90.46	--	16648	40181	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Undergraduates 256 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 24.0% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,181
27	University of Colorado Boulder	32244	19	78.08	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#27 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 32,244 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% 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
28	Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora	336	20	100	--	35947	32840	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora Aurora, CO Undergraduates 336 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
29	Pueblo Community College	7284	20	0	--	13391	33368	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Undergraduates 7,284 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,368
30	Community College of Denver	7965	22	0	--	9991	36412	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Community College of Denver Denver, CO Undergraduates 7,965 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,412
31	Front Range Community College	21970	22	0	--	12014	40548	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Front Range Community College Westminster, CO Undergraduates 21,970 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,548
32	Pikes Peak State College	12556	22	0	--	5609	35799	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Undergraduates 12,556 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
33	Colorado State University Global	7157	23	98.4	890 – 970	16510	65131	#33 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 $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 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 8.0% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $16,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,131
34	Arapahoe Community College	15012	26	0	--	10332	43676	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO Undergraduates 15,012 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,676
35	Red Rocks Community College	8322	28	0	--	8478	41495	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in Colorado Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO Undergraduates 8,322 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,495
36	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	28246	31	91.79	--	16449	30406	#36 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 26% of students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs will receive grant aid from the school. At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs,......Read more Undergraduates 28,246 Student-Faculty Ratio 31 6.9% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406