Best Computer Science Colleges in Colorado
28 accredited institutions in Colorado offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
28
Colleges
8,178
Graduates/yr
20
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Colorado
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
1,548
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$13,910
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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2
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
1,326
Graduates/yr
$12,100
Tuition
13%
Grad Rate
$17,285
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
666
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$18,390
In-State Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Denver
Denver
657
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$58,032
Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
$21,832
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
615
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$10,299
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicMaster's
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
510
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$9,096
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
369
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$8,868
In-State Tuition
30%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
357
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$8,738
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
Front Range Community College
Westminster
312
Graduates/yr
$3,940
In-State Tuition
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
Regis University
Denver
276
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$41,990
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$18,856
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicAssociate's
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton
228
Graduates/yr
$3,940
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicBachelor's
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy
213
Graduates/yr
14%
Acceptance
88%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicAssociate's
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
192
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
129
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$8,592
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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15
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Lakewood
102
Graduates/yr
$20,913
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$20,979
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicAssociate's
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
99
Graduates/yr
$3,754
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicBachelor's
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
93
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$6,870
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
78
Graduates/yr
20%
Acceptance
$67,458
Tuition
86%
Grad Rate
$10,762
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicAssociate's
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood
75
Graduates/yr
$3,936
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicBachelor's
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
63
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$7,128
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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21
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
57
Graduates/yr
$20,772
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
Aims Community College
Greeley
42
Graduates/yr
$2,928
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Community College of Denver
Denver
42
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
42
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicBachelor's
Fort Lewis College
Durango
36
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$7,560
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
27
Graduates/yr
$26,668
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$17,691
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
Grand Junction
18
Graduates/yr
$17,535
Net Price <$30K
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28
PublicAssociate's
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
6
Graduates/yr
$4,800
In-State Tuition
14%
Grad Rate
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Studying Computer Science in Colorado
Colorado has 28 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 8,178 graduates annually. Of these, 20 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Colorado residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.