","At the University of Denver, we strive to empower greatness in our students. Undergraduates choose from a diverse array of programs that provide uncommon access to faculty members known internationally for cutting-edge work. Every student benefits from an innovative curriculum that emphasizes writing, quantitative reasoning, experiential learning and cross-disciplinary inquiry. Our Cherrington Global Scholars program offers study-abroad options on six continents at no additional cost, allowing nearly 70% of students to participate in this transformative experience. Outside the classroom, DU students enjoy NCAA Division I competition, the regions vast recreation opportunities and the campus rich cultural offerings. When they leave DU, our students are ready to make a difference in the world.","Private, Coed",1864,N/A,Quarter,City,"$607.4 million","2199 S. University Boulevard, Denver, CO 80208","(303) 871-2000",53,100.0
23,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,23,"2018-04-17 21:55:44","University of Colorado--Boulder",Boulder,"
","The University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder), a major research and teaching university, is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on a beautiful campus at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. CU-Boulder is one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region. And while it is a major research university and Colorados flagship university, the campus maintains an intimate college atmosphere with many small academic communities and 85% of classes enrolling fewer than 50 students.The university has a proud academic tradition, with five Nobel laureates, eight MacArthur genius grant recipients, and more than 100 Fulbright fellows since 1982. CU-Boulder has a long history of environmental awareness and has been ranked among the top green universities in the country. We earned a place on the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts, are home of the founding chapter of Engineers Without Borders, and in 2015 were again ranked as one of the top ten sources of Peace Corps volunteers. The university received more than $425 million in sponsored research funding during the 2015 fiscal year. Faculty members bring their research into the classroom in areas such as physics, space sciences, and the American West.CU-Boulder offers more than 3,600 courses in approximately 150 areas of study and 86 degree programs at the bachelors level. Undergraduates apply to the following colleges, schools, and programs: Arts & Sciences, Leeds School of Business, Engineering & Applied Science, Music, Environmental Design, Education, and Media, Information and Communication. University facilities include an observatory, planetarium, mountain research station, a hands-on teaching and learning laboratory for engineering, and the Alliance for Teaching, Learning, & Society Center, a structure that offers the university community groundbreaking instructional technology and learning opportunities. Outstanding departments and programs include aerospace engineering, astrophysical and planetary sciences, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, engineering, English, entrepreneurial business, geography, integrative physiology, law, music, physics, and psychology.Talented undergraduate students participate in a variety of enrichment opportunities on campus, including honors programs, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, community and service learning, and 14 residential academic programs that offer specialized living and learning communities featuring top faculty and small-class environments. Students come from every state in the nation and about 100 countries. Many ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds are represented, fostering a multicultural community that enriches each students educational experience. Students from diverse backgrounds may receive academic, personal, and financial support through one of the CU-Lead (leadership, excellence, achievement, and diversity) alliance programs housed in various colleges and departments.The Study Abroad Office administers over 300 CU-Boulder-sponsored programs in more than 65 countries around the world with more than 1,000 students participating annually.CU-Boulder competes in 12 intercollegiate sports at the Division I level, is a member of the Pac-12 Conference, and maintains one of the nations largest club sports programs, supporting more than 30 intercollegiate teams in sports such as cycling, ice hockey, swimming/diving, triathlon, and ultimate Frisbee.The campus offers art galleries, a natural history museum, theaters, concert halls, and an extensive calendar of social and cultural events, highlighted by the annual Conference on World Affairs, musical performances by the Grammy Award-winning Takacs Quartet, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.","Public, Coed",1876,N/A,Semester,City,"$514.2 million","Regent Administration Center, Room 125, 552 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309","(303) 492-1411",52,100.0
24,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,24,"2018-04-17 21:56:06","Colorado State University","Fort Collins","
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","""Inspired by its land-grant heritage, CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States and the world."" -CSU MissionFounded in 1870 and established as a land grant university, Colorado State is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the United States, rooted in the three pillars of our mission: teaching, research and public service. CSU is a fully accredited public university recognized for its excellence in academic programs from the baccalaureate to the postgraduate level. In 2015 Colorado State became the first and only campus to earn the STARS Platinum rating for sustainability, providing a vivid example of commitment to our mission.Colorado State offers nearly 200 programs of study within eight colleges allowing you to shape a course of study that best meets your personal and professional goals. As a student at Colorado State, you will learn side-by-side with faculty mentors who are recognized internationally as leaders in their fields. The University emphasizes the importance of active learning providing opportunities for field experience, laboratory research, internships, and study abroad. The INTO CSU programs enhance opportunities for international students, bolstering Colorado State's global presence. Our campus is located in the center of Fort Collins, a city of about 161,000 people. Fort Collins, which ranked 3rd in College Rankers ""50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever"", provides a unique blend of big city advantages and small town friendliness. You'll find everything you want - several shopping centers, hundreds of restaurants, movie complexes, a regional cultural center, natural areas, and miles of biking and hiking trails. Within minutes you can visit the world-famous Rocky Mountain National Park, the Poudre River, and Horsetooth Reservoir. These recreation areas, as well as many others close by, offer endless opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, white-water rafting, and boating. And the region's 300 days of sunshine a year enables you to take full advantage of our spectacular surroundings.","Public, Coed",1870,N/A,Semester,City,"$299.9 million +","1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523","(970) 491-1101",45,100.0
2190,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,2190,"2018-04-19 11:32:28","University of Colorado--Denver",Denver,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is one of the nation's top public urban research universities. We educate more than 14,000 students at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in downtown Denver, and more than 4,000 students in our research and advanced health care programs at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Read more about the CU Denver campus below.About CU DenverThe University of Colorado Denver is where students learn with purpose. We combine the innovation, research and academic rigor of a quality public university with an urban location and opportunities for hands-on experience. With 8 schools and colleges and more than 100 degree programs, CU Denver offers an engaging, real-world education in a vibrant city in the heart of the energetic west. Health careers begin here, with top-notch undergraduate biology programs and numerous pre-health majors. Students also build foundations for careers ranging from the music industry to the energy industry, from teaching to engineering and architecture. Our business programs attract up-and-comers and top executives alike, and many of the states political leaders were trained in our public administration programs. Our university is a diverse teaching and learning community that creates, discovers and applies knowledge to improve the well-being of Colorado. Our campus capitalizes on the beauty and charm of the bustling metropolitan area located minutes away from the Rocky Mountains. Denver doesn't just have something for everyone, it has a lot for everyone: a lot to do outdoors, a lot of culture, a lot of diversity and a lot of opportunity. It is one of the youngest and healthiest metro areas in the country.With no palpable boundary between school and city, students of CU Denver combine academics, clubs and leadership opportunities with the Mile High Citys sports, art, networking, culture and nightlife. Its all happening right here.More than an incredible place to explore and take advantage of an active lifestyle, Denver is a fast-growing city and an ideal location to launch your career. The metropolitan area is home to hundreds of businesses, from entrepreneurial startups to Fortune 500 companies, as well as nonprofits and health care facilities, so you can land fantastic internships, amazing volunteer opportunities and maybe even your dream job.CU Denver honors diverse experiences and perspectives, in the belief that they enhance the educational experience for all. We strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and foster a culture of inclusion. Of our undergraduates, 41% are students of color, as are 55% of our new freshmen. Our approach to diversity encompasses numerous aspects of identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, veteran status, nationality, religion and socioeconomic background.Being a Lynx at CU Denver is all about how our students learn with purpose and get the most out of their experience. Here, students are part of a premier urban university that strengthens our vibrant city and serves our community through relevant, innovative research and creative work.","Public, Coed",1912,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$428.7 million +","Campus Box 167 PO Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217","(303) 556-5600",29,100.0
2191,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,2191,"2018-04-19 11:32:31","Adams State University",Alamosa,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Public,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,"208 Edgemont Boulevard, Alamosa, CO 81102","(719) 587-7011",,
2192,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,2192,"2018-04-19 11:32:44","Colorado Christian University",Lakewood,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Private,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,"180 S. Garrison Street, Lakewood, CO 80226","(303) 202-0100",,
2193,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,2193,"2018-04-19 11:32:57","Colorado State University--Pueblo",Pueblo,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","With an enrollment of nearly 4,500 students, Colorado State University-Pueblo is a fully accredited, regional comprehensive state university that provides social, educational, and cultural opportunities to its constituents. The 275-acre campus is located in Pueblo, an ethnically and culturally diverse community of more than 120,000 people, offering numerous art and cultural attractions and recreational options. CSU-Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework, hands-on research experiences and superior instruction with a small faculty to student ratio, and state-of-the-art technology through 70 fields of study. In addition to the Pueblo campus, CSU-Pueblo offers classes in several majors to meet the needs of working adults and military personnel in Colorado Springs at Fort Carson and a Tower location off of I-25 at Circle Drive. Courses are offered in pursuit of the following degrees -- Sociology, Sociology/Criminology emphasis, Social Work, Business Administration-Management -- as well as a variety of lower division general education courses. Student Life offerings include a Distinguished Speakers Series, concerts by Grammy Award winners like Ludacris, Gloriana, All American Rejects, and Andy Grammer in addition to movies, outdoor pursuits like ice climbing, hiking, and kayaking, and comedy performances like Second City. What else makes us unique? How about: A five-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and NCAA 2014 Division II National Champion Football team, which catapulted from start up to national champion in just seven years, or a club racquetball team that has won 17 National Championships. An Outdoor Pursuits program that introduces students to all that Colorado has to offer in outdoor activities like rock and ice-climbing, biking, rafting, kayaking, hiking, and of course, skiing. The Hasan School of Business, which ranks in the top 15 percent internationally through its accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. A Mass Communications Department and Center for New Media that offers hands-on experiences though an on-campus public television station, a radio station, and on-line and print publications. Alumni like Dana Perino, 1994, former White House Press Secretary and co-host of the Fox News Channel's, ""The Five,"" Loren Blaney, 1970, co-creator of the Mars Rover, and Josh Bredl, A15, WWE Tough Enough Champion. A friendly student body that is among the most diverse in the state at 50 percent minority, including 150+ international students from 38 countries. A National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education designation, which places the University among a unique group of less than 3.5 percent of the nation's institutions. A military friendly designation based on a commitment to supporting military students. Recent initiatives include a Veterans Resource Center, newly refurbished Southeast Asia Campus Memorial, and annual Veterans Day Ceremonies and Fundraising Concerts to support military scholarships. An ever changing campus landscape, which features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, an enhanced soccer/lacrosse stadium, and a major renovation/expansion to the Occhiato University Center.","Public, Coed",1933,N/A,Semester,City,"$17.6 million +","2200 Bonforte Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81001","(719) 549-2100",,
2194,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,2194,"2018-04-19 11:33:04","Fort Lewis College",Durango,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Fort Lewis College is the Southwest's crossroads of education and adventure. FLC offers 40 programs in the arts, sciences, humanities, and teacher education, and emphasizes hands-on learning that takes advantage of opportunities available in the Rocky Mountains and desert Southwest region and communities. Our blend of small classes, dynamic academic programs, and a liberal arts perspective leads to transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, and life-long learning. And our unique and beautiful mountain campus inspires an active and friendly community with a spirit of engagement, exploration, and intellectual curiosity. Fort Lewis College is located in southwestern Colorado, situated at a 6,872 feet atop mesa overlooking the Animas River Valley and historic downtown Durango. Durango is a thriving multicultural community that averages 300 sunny days per year. Durango is renowned for its outdoor opportunities and is a distinctively bike-friendly town, with trails connecting town and campus. Since 1911, the school has provide free tuition to qualifying Native American students. Today Fort Lewis College awards more bachelor's degrees to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives than any baccalaureate institution in the nation, and more than 160 tribes are represented on campus.","Public, Coed",1911,N/A,Semester,Rural,"$9.5 million","1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301","(970) 247-7010",,
2195,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,2195,"2018-04-19 11:33:14","Metropolitan State University of Denver",Denver,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ","Metropolitan State University of Denver aspires to be a top quality urban University of opportunity and to fulfill our mission by preparing a diverse undergraduate student body to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing multicultural and technological world. MSU Denver strives to create a community of learning where people from all walks of life have the opportunity to engage with each other and their chosen disciplines for professional and academic advancement, educated citizenship and lifelong learning.","Public, Coed",1963,N/A,Semester,Urban,"$7.1 million +","1201 Fifth Street, Denver, CO 80217","(303) 556-3058",,
2196,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,2196,"2018-04-19 11:33:27","University of Northern Colorado",Greeley,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Photos Map More ▾ ","Founded in 1889 as Colorado's teachers college, the University of Northern Colorado is a comprehensive baccalaureate and public doctoral research university. This Carnegie Community Engagement-classified university fuses its history for innovative teaching with transformative, hands-on education through programs across six colleges. Home to about 13,000 students, the university offers more than 2,000 academic courses annually, including highly regarded programs in performing and visual arts, business, nursing, sport and exercise science and education. Its 236-acre home campus is located in Greeley, Colorado, about one hour north of Denver, with extended campus locations in Loveland, Denver and Colorado Springs. The university's Outdoor Pursuits program provides students with gear from bikes to snowboards--free of charge--so they can explore Colorado adventures close-to-home and far afield. Education at UNC stimulates the mind, awakens creativity and opens doors to possibilities. It's what drives UNC students, faculty and alumni to engage in the community and around the globe. Large enough to offer meaningful opportunities in a doctoral research university environment, UNC is also small enough to give students an education rich in connections with faculty and peers. Our students work shoulder-to-shoulder with expert faculty in research labs and in the field, and our faculty combine scholarly work with teaching in a strong teacher-scholar setting. Whether they're tracking variable stars and studying the formation of the Milky Way, or measuring the impact of exercise on cancer rehabilitation, faculty share new knowledge in the classroom, field and labs. Anthropology students gain hands-on biological anthropology experience with faculty-led study of skeletons in Greece, and special education students gain practical experience by offering a student-led parent respite program in Greeley. At UNC, learning is fused with doing, and education is paired with research because of our institutional history of innovative education. UNC students choose from more than 150 clubs and organization, 17 club sports, 12 intramurals, 20 Greek organizations and 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams. Students proudly wear blue and gold and identify as ""Bears"" through athletic and academic competitions.","Public, Coed",1890,N/A,Semester,Suburban,"$77.5 million","Greeley, CO 80639","(970) 351-1890",,
2197,6,"2018-03-08 20:25:17",Colorado,2197,"2018-04-19 11:33:33","Art Institute of Colorado",Denver,"
Rankings Applying Cost & Aid Academics Student Life Services Safety Indicators Map More ▾ ",N/A,Proprietary,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,N/A,"1200 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203","(303) 837-0825",,