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Top-ranked Colorado universities: Colleges across the state where students are eager to enroll
Selecting a university to attend is one of the most important decisions students will make in their young adult lives.
Those looking for a college education in Colorado have numerous excellent options.
Colorado hosts many leading universities in cities with inspiring scenery, including Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins and Denver.
With breathtaking backdrops regardless of location, the universities in Colorado ensure that, in addition to academic pursuits, students have abundant opportunities to engage in various outdoor activities suitable for varying fitness levels.
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Colorado is known for offering students world-renowned academics, research opportunities, online options and invigorating outdoor extracurricular activities.
Many of these institutions are also well-known for their comprehensive research programs.
Some of the top Colorado universities include:
The University of Colorado is a system of four public universities in the state of Colorado. Here, an incoming freshman carries pillows while moving into a campus dormitory at University of Colorado Boulder in Aug. 2020 (Mark Makela/Getty Images)
The U.S. News & World Report, Niche and other college ranking sites recognize these institutions.
The sites rank the universities based on factors such as enrollment rates, acceptance rates, student-to-faculty ratio and overall student value.
The University of Colorado Boulder, established in 1876, is a member of the University of Colorado (CU) system. The beautiful urban campus integrates its natural landscape with stunning architectural designs.
Recognized as a prominent research institution, CU Boulder offers an extensive range of academic programs featuring over 150 fields of study across its nine colleges and schools.
It maintains an acceptance rate of around 80%, attracting a dynamic student body of over 39,000 undergraduates and graduates annually, making it the largest university in Colorado based on enrollment.
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Tuition costs at CU Boulder are reported to be $13,622 for residents of Colorado and $41,966 for students from out of state by the U.S. News & World Report.
Tuition — $13,622 (in-state), $41,966 (out-of-state)
Mascot — Chip the Buffalo
Student nickname — Buffaloes
Acceptance rate — 80%
Enrollment — 39,000
The on-campus stadium at Colorado State University opened in the summer of 2017. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post )
Located in Fort Collins, Colorado State University (CSU) is known for its collaborative environment in which undergraduate and doctoral students frequently work together.
Considered a top research university, CSU fosters a synergy between students and faculty who work side-by-side exploring various scientific and technological disciplines.
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Founded in 1870 and situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the university has a 4,773-acre campus. Statistics indicate that around 33,400 students enroll at CSU each year.
The 2024 edition of “Best Colleges is National Universities” puts CSU at No. 151.
Tuition — $12,896 (in-state), $33,752 (out-of-state)
Mascot — CAM the Ram
Student nickname — Rams
Acceptance rate — 91%
Enrollment — 33,400+
The University of Denver, ranked No. 124 by U.S. News & World Report, was founded in 1864 and is located in Denver, the capital of Colorado.
The institution is noted for its research initiatives and competitive athletic programs, according to the university’s website.
The University of Denver is recognized for its research and athletics. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
The university accepts approximately 78% of its applicants, with tuition set at $59,340. Annually, about 6,000 students are drawn to the urban campus, establishing an enrollment rate of 11.2%.
The University of Denver is ranked as the 28th most beautiful school in the country based on reviews by students on various platforms, according to College Rover.
Tuition — $59,340
Mascot — Ruckus
Student nickname — Pioneers
Acceptance rate — 77.7%
Enrollment — 6,160
The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is one of the four University of Colorado system campuses.
Recognized as a research university, the institution offers over 100 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs.
Approximately 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled.
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Some of the most popular programs include those in business, management, biology and social sciences. The university boasts a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
It is located on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver and shares space with Metropolitan State University and Community College of Denver.
Tuition — $11,406 (in-state), $26,818 (out-of-state)
Mascot — Milo the Lynx
Student nickname — Lynx
Acceptance rate — 75%
Enrollment — 15,000
Colorado School of Mines is the only university in the world to offer doctoral programs in the five major earth sciences. (Kathryn Scott/The Denver Post )
Colorado School of Mines is the only academic institution that offers doctoral degrees in the five primary earth science majors. These majors are:
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geochemistry
- Mining engineering
- Petroleum engineering
The college offers graduate degree programs exclusively in STEM fields, except for economics. However, its undergraduate curriculum includes humanities, arts and social sciences degrees.
Mines is a public R1 research university, which means it is recognized for its high research activity.
Founded in 1864, the University of Denver is a private research institution in Colorado. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post )
Established in 1874, it has a 500-acre suburban campus and was ranked 76th in the “Best Colleges is National Universities” 2024 edition by U.S. News.
Tuition — 20,040 (in-state), 42,120 (out-of-state)
Mascot — Blaster the Burro
Student nickname — Orediggers
Acceptance rate — 58%
Enrollment — 5,733
Colorado College is a private institution in Colorado Springs, educating about 2,000 students annually on its 100-acre campus. The college ranks 33rd in the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” for the 2024 edition, with tuition and fees totaling $65,028.
The university has an acceptance rate of 14%.
The college features a distinctive block plan, where students engage in one course at a time over eight blocks, each lasting three to five weeks. Additionally, the Breaking Bread program encourages student-faculty engagement outside the classroom by reimbursing faculty for hosting dinners at their homes.
There are around 200 Breaking Bread events annually.
Tuition — $65,028
Mascot — Prowler
Student nickname — Tigers
Acceptance rate — 14%
Enrollment — 2,241
Eighteen NASA astronauts are graduates of the University of Colorado Boulder.
Among the numerous excellent universities in Colorado, some of the other top institutions include:
- Regis University in Denver
- University of Northern Colorado in Greeley
- United States Air Force Academy located outside of Colorado Springs
- Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction
- Fort Lewis College in Durango
- Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood
- Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs
- Colorado Christian University in Lakewood
- Western Colorado University in Gunnison
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Denver defunds $8.4M from police to aid migrants
Fox News’ Alicia Acuna reports on Denver, Colorado officials cutting budgets for city services to address the city’s migrant crisis. Colorado radio host Ross Kaminsky reacts on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
A group of illegal immigrants in Denver is refusing to leave encampments until the city meets its demands.
The migrants published a document with 13 specific demands before they acquiesce to Denver Human Services’ request to leave the encampments and move to more permanent shelters funded by the city.
“At the end of the day, what we do not want is families on the streets of Denver,” Jon Ewing, a spokesman for Denver Human Services, told Fox 31.
The list sent to Mayor Mike Johnston included requests for provisions of “fresh, culturally appropriate” food, no time limits on showers and free immigration lawyers, the outlet reported.
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People at a migrant encampment on 27th Ave. between Zuni St. and Alcott St. in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
The migrants insisted that if these are not met, they will not leave their tent community.
The current encampment is situated “near train tracks and under a bridge,” Fox 31 noted, adding that it has been there for the last couple of weeks.
Further details of the demands read, “Migrants will cook their own food with fresh, culturally appropriate ingredients provided by the City instead of premade meals – rice, chicken, flour, oil, butter, tomatoes, onions, etc… Shower access will be available without time limits & can be accessed whenever… Medical professional visits will happen regularly & referrals/connections for specialty care will be made as needed.”
The migrants also insisted they get “connection to employment support, including work permit applications for those who qualify,” as well as “Consultations for each person/family with a free immigration lawyer.”
Additionally, the migrants demanded privacy within the shelter once moved there and, “No more verbal or physical or mental abuse will be permitted from the staff, including no sheriff sleeping inside & monitoring 24/7 – we are not criminals & won’t be treated as such.”
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A migrant lies on the sleeping pad at a makeshift shelter in Denver, Colorado, on Jan. 13, 2023. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
The demands were sent following the Denver government obtaining a petition to have the migrants moved, according to the outlet.
Ewing told Fox 31 the city just wants “to get families to leave that camp and come inside,” noting its offer will give migrants “three square meals a day” and the freedom to cook.
He also said the government is willing to work with people to compromise and help them figure out what kind of assistance they qualify for.
Ultimately, Ewing said, the city wants to work with migrants to determine, “What might be something that is a feasible path for you to success that is not staying on the streets of Denver?”
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
The Denver mayor has been under pressure from the city’s ongoing migrant crisis, making headlines and receiving stiff backlash earlier this year for proposing budget cuts to the city’s government, including cuts to the city’s police force, to fund more money for dealing with the city’s migrant crisis.
The city of Denver did not immediately reply to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Ciara and Russell Wilson sell lakefront Washington estate for $31M: See inside the 11,100-square-foot home
They’re about to level up.
Ciara and Russell Wilson are reportedly making a massive profit off the sale of their Washington estate.
A source familiar with the real estate deal told the Wall Street Journal Wednesday that the NFL quarterback and “Goodies” singer sold their 11,100-square-foot home for $21.25 million and its adjacent lot for almost an additional $10 million, totaling $31 million for the entire estate.
In 2015, Wilson reportedly paid just $6.7 million for the six-bedroom house and an additional $6.7 million for the lot next door four years later, meaning he stands to make $17.6 million from the latest sale.
Per the Wall Street Journal’s source, the home is under contract and scheduled to close sometime in May.
Wilson, 35, was a resident of Washington because he played for the Seattle Seahawks for 10 seasons. However, he was traded in 2022 to the Denver Broncos in a massive deal worth more than $242 million.
The quarterback was then recently cut from the Mile High City team and was signed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburg Steelers in March. He will receive $1.21 million from the East Coast team while the Broncos pay the remainder of his $39 million salary.
Amid all of the tumultuousness of Wilson’s career, he and Ciara have been trying to rid themselves of the Washington property and a separate $25 million home in Denver.
In February, BusinessDen reported that the famous couple were accepting offers, and providing tours to prospective buyers for their $25 million mansion in Cherry Hills Village.
Per the Denver Post, he sold that property for $21.5 million, and actually took a loss that time, as he had paid $3.5 million more for it in 2022.
However, Wilson was able to score more with his Washington estate following several renovations that were reportedly made to the home, which also includes a gym, home theater, yoga and dance studio.
The NFL star also reportedly put a sports court on the lot, which sits on about 1.06 acres on Lake Washington.
It’s unclear whether Wilson and Ciara plan to buy a home in Pittsburgh, where his home team is based.
The couple, who wed in 2016, doesn’t just have themselves to think about. They share three kids, with their youngest, a baby girl named Amora Princess Wilson, being born just last December.
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