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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Colorado

26 accredited institutions in Colorado offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

26
Colleges
18,852
Graduates/yr
22
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Colorado

1
PublicAssociate's
Front Range Community College
Westminster
3,897
Graduates/yr
$3,940
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs
3,132
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
1,461
Graduates/yr
$3,754
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Community College of Denver
Denver
1,413
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton
1,350
Graduates/yr
$3,940
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Aims Community College
Greeley
1,209
Graduates/yr
$2,928
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood
1,203
Graduates/yr
$3,936
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs
969
Graduates/yr
$4,800
In-State Tuition
14%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo
756
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Adams State University
Alamosa
681
Graduates/yr
$6,072
In-State Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling
531
Graduates/yr
$4,926
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Otero College
La Junta
366
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Trinidad State College
Trinidad
315
Graduates/yr
$3,940
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
237
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$8,592
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
216
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$10,299
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Lamar Community College
Lamar
213
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
186
Graduates/yr
$26,668
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$17,691
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan
168
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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19
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Denver
Denver
156
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$58,032
Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
$21,832
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicAssociate's
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely
147
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicBachelor's
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
84
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$13,910
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicBachelor's
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
63
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$6,870
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Regis University
Denver
30
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$41,990
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$18,856
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
27
Graduates/yr
20%
Acceptance
$67,458
Tuition
86%
Grad Rate
$10,762
Net Price <$30K
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25
PublicMaster's
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
27
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$9,096
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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26
PublicBachelor's
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy
15
Graduates/yr
14%
Acceptance
88%
Grad Rate
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Studying Liberal Arts in Colorado

Colorado has 26 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 18,852 graduates annually. Of these, 22 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.