Colorado Teaching Colleges

#1

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado

There are 8,494 undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado, of which 6,726 are full-time, and there are 11,460 students altogether. It takes the average University of Northern Colorado undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,347 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,756 during the early-career years.

#2

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, Colorado

There are 14,994 undergraduates at CU Anschutz, of which 8,622 are full-time, and there are 24,723 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

34% of CU Anschutz students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,942 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,475 during the early-career years.

#3

Regis University

Denver, Colorado

There are 6,310 students at Regis U in total, 3,197 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,090 are full-time. For undergraduates at Regis U, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 48% of students at Regis U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,902 a year.

Students who graduate from Regis U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $64,557 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado

The total student population at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is 12,380, of which 10,288 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,782 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

46% of UCCS students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,860 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,766 during the early-career years.

#5

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

There are 5,699 undergraduates at DU, of which 5,362 are full-time, and there are 13,856 students altogether. It takes the average DU undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 37% of students at DU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,961 a year.

Students who graduate from DU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $57,118 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

The total student population at Metropolitan State University of Denver is 19,086, of which 17,988 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,134 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,773 a year.

Students who graduate from MSU Denver with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,391 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado

The total student population at Colorado State University - Fort Collins is 32,428, of which 24,792 students are undergraduates and of those, 19,944 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Colorado State is 86%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,773 a year.

Students who graduate from Colorado State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,748 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado

There are 37,437 students at CU - Boulder in total, 30,307 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 27,703 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at CU - Boulder is 4.4 years.

29% of CU - Boulder students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,614 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CU - Boulder is $54,939.

#9

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Aurora, Colorado

The total student population at Colorado State University - Global Campus is 12,578, of which 7,970 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,080 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 56% of students at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,778 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado State University - Global Campus is $65,131.

#10

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado

There are 6,661 undergraduates at CCU, of which 1,704 are full-time, and there are 7,839 students altogether. It takes the average CCU undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,561 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CCU is $41,623.

#11

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado

The total student population at Adams State University is 3,164, of which 1,902 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,264 are full-time. It takes the average Adams State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,936 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,338 during the early-career years.

#12

Western Colorado University

Gunnison, Colorado

There are 2,749 undergraduates at Western, of which 1,616 are full-time, and there are 3,203 students altogether. It takes the average Western undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,052 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,037 during the early-career years.

#13

Aspen University

Phoenix, Arizona

The total student population at Aspen University is 9,563, of which 6,399 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,238 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

70% of Aspen University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,426 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,448 during the early-career years.

#14

Colorado State University - Pueblo

Pueblo, Colorado

There are 5,925 students at Colorado State University - Pueblo in total, 4,113 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,798 are full-time. For undergraduates at Colorado State University - Pueblo, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,852 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado State University - Pueblo is $43,053.

#15

Fort Lewis College

Durango, Colorado

There are 3,469 students at FLC in total, 3,359 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,904 are full-time. For undergraduates at FLC, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Roughly 36% of students at FLC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,482 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,352 during the early-career years.

#16

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado

There are 8,945 undergraduates at Colorado Mesa, of which 6,857 are full-time, and there are 9,110 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Colorado Mesa is 4.6 years.

Roughly 41% of students at Colorado Mesa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,760 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,223 during the early-career years.

#17

Montessori Education Center of the Rockies

Denver, Colorado

There are 55 students at MECR in total, 5 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

25% of MECR students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,800 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,368 during the early-career years.

#18

Taft University System

Denver, Colorado

The total student population at Taft University System is 614, of which 2 students are undergraduates and of those, 2 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#19

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

The total student population at Colorado Mountain College is 5,315, which includes 1,422 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 38% of students at Colorado Mountain College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,993 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado Mountain College is $36,307.

#20

Colorado College

Colorado Springs, Colorado

There are 2,025 undergraduates at Colorado College, of which 1,886 are full-time, and there are 2,050 students altogether. Colorado College has a freshman retention rate of 91%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 25% of students at Colorado College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,626 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado College is $47,611.

#21

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado

The total student population at Front Range Community College is 18,703, which includes 4,531 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

24% of FRCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,601 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FRCC is $40,548.

#21

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado

The total student population at Pueblo Community College is 5,551, which includes 1,598 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 23% of students at Pueblo Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,398 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,368 during the early-career years.

#23

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado

There are 12,506 students at PPCC in total, 4,394 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 16% of students at PPCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,055 a year.

Students who graduate from PPCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,799 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, Colorado

The total student population at Community College of Aurora is 7,835, which includes 1,351 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

17% of CCA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,682 a year.

Students who graduate from CCA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,842 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado

The total student population at Red Rocks Community College is 6,029, of which 5,932 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,839 are full-time. Red Rocks Community College has a freshman retention rate of 86%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

18% of Red Rocks Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,566 a year.

Students who graduate from Red Rocks Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,495 during the early years of their career after graduation.