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Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Colorado

Colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.

Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Colorado26 schools

26 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate. The top 25 are shown.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Colorado.
  • Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
  • Has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Colorado College

    Colorado Springs, CO · Private nonprofitHonor Roll

    Exceptional: Compass grade A

    • 88% graduate
    • 2,145 undergraduates
  2. 2

    United States Air Force Academy

    USAF Academy, CO · PublicHonor Roll

    #1 in Colorado

    • 88% graduate
    • 4,124 undergraduates
  3. 3

    Colorado School of Mines

    Golden, CO · PublicHonor Roll

    Top 3% for earnings

    • 82% graduate
    • 5,839 undergraduates
  4. 4

    University of Denver

    Denver, CO · Private nonprofit

    #4 in Colorado

    • 76% graduate
    • 6,415 undergraduates
  5. 5

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder, CO · Public

    Excellent: Compass grade A-

    • 74% graduate
    • 32,105 undergraduates
  6. 6

    Colorado State University-Fort Collins

    Fort Collins, CO · Public

    #7 in Colorado

    • 67% graduate
    • 25,834 undergraduates
  7. 7

    Colorado Christian University

    Lakewood, CO · Private nonprofit

    #6 in Colorado

    • 64% graduate
    • 6,730 undergraduates
  8. 8

    Concorde Career College-Aurora

    Aurora, CO · Private for-profit

    Top 6% for low debt

    • 64% graduate
    • 196 undergraduates
  9. 9

    Regis University

    Denver, CO · Private nonprofit

    Top 13% for earnings

    • 61% graduate
    • 2,680 undergraduates
  10. 10

    Trinidad State College

    Trinidad, CO · Public

    Top 5% for low debt

    • 55% graduate
    • 1,636 undergraduates
  11. 11

    University of Northern Colorado

    Greeley, CO · Public

    #15 in Colorado

    • 51% graduate
    • 6,616 undergraduates
  12. 12

    Western Colorado University

    Gunnison, CO · Public

    #13 in Colorado

    • 51% graduate
    • 3,569 undergraduates
  13. 13

    University of Colorado Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs, CO · Public

    #17 in Colorado

    • 47% graduate
    • 9,398 undergraduates
  14. 14

    University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

    Denver, CO · Public

    Top 20% for earnings

    • 46% graduate
    • 14,027 undergraduates
  15. 15

    Colorado Mesa University

    Grand Junction, CO · Public

    #20 in Colorado

    • 41% graduate
    • 8,711 undergraduates
  16. 16

    Colorado State University Pueblo

    Pueblo, CO · Public

    Top 15% for low net price

    • 40% graduate
    • 4,816 undergraduates
  17. 17

    Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO · Public

    Top 3% for low debt

    • 40% graduate
    • 7,529 undergraduates
  18. 18

    Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO · Public

    Top 25% for low net price

    • 39% graduate
    • 1,576 undergraduates
  19. 19

    Naropa University

    Boulder, CO · Private nonprofit

    #25 in Colorado

    • 37% graduate
    • 368 undergraduates
  20. 20

    Fort Lewis College

    Durango, CO · Public

    #19 in Colorado

    • 36% graduate
    • 3,313 undergraduates
  21. 21

    Front Range Community College

    Westminster, CO · Public

    Top 13% for low debt

    • 35% graduate
    • 21,096 undergraduates
  22. 22

    Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

    Lakewood, CO · Private for-profit

    #24 in Colorado

    • 32% graduate
    • 1,888 undergraduates
  23. 23

    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    Denver, CO · Public

    #23 in Colorado

    • 32% graduate
    • 16,430 undergraduates
  24. 24

    Pueblo Community College

    Pueblo, CO · Public

    Top 8% for low debt

    • 31% graduate
    • 6,767 undergraduates
  25. 25

    Colorado Mountain College

    Glenwood Springs, CO · Public

    Top 5% for low debt

    • 27% graduate
    • 5,673 undergraduates

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Colorado College$33,375$18,257$65,22288%
United States Air Force Academy———88%
Colorado School of Mines$28,690$23,000$97,33582%
University of Denver$36,131$21,844$71,15576%
University of Colorado Boulder$25,346$19,500$69,73874%
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$21,279$20,000$60,54367%
Colorado Christian University$29,500$28,312$50,41664%
Concorde Career College-Aurora$16,666$9,500$42,45664%
Regis University$18,397$25,000$72,10561%
Trinidad State College$10,772$8,908$36,47555%
University of Northern Colorado$17,760$20,470$52,23151%
Western Colorado University$16,425$20,250$46,83351%
University of Colorado Colorado Springs$15,788$20,000$54,65947%
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus$11,900$20,500$64,27046%
Colorado Mesa University$15,103$22,000$45,82341%
Colorado State University Pueblo$10,051$21,500$55,56340%
Aims Community College$11,463$6,844$41,88740%
Adams State University$12,980$19,500$44,37239%
Naropa University$29,179$24,712$28,72037%
Fort Lewis College$17,296$18,389$46,34936%
Front Range Community College$13,031$12,251$45,91035%
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design$32,363$31,000$42,95832%
Metropolitan State University of Denver$15,327$21,500$52,09332%
Pueblo Community College$12,045$10,000$37,43431%
Colorado Mountain College$7,813$9,000$44,12727%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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