Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in Colorado
Community College of Aurora ranked first and Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked second in 2025 Community Colleges rankings in Colorado. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 6 Community Colleges in Colorado. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 6 Community Colleges in Colorado is $9,404.
- The average number of students is 2,416 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 48.67% and the transfer-out rate is 24.00%.
Best Colorado Community Colleges Comparison Table
The following table lists the top 10 community colleges in Colorado. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Financial Aid | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO | $17,070 | 8,833 | 33% | 21% | 15 to 1 |
| 2 | Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO | $7,304 | 1,271 | 34% | 33% | 9 to 1 |
| 3 | Otero College La Junta, CO | $7,270 | 959 | 38% | 63% | 14 to 1 |
| 4 | Lamar Community College Lamar, CO | $7,260 | 690 | 55% | 48% | 16 to 1 |
| 5 | Northeastern Junior College Sterling, CO | $8,267 | 1,684 | 56% | 47% | 18 to 1 |
| 6 | Pickens Technical College Aurora, CO | $9,250 | 1,060 | 76% | 36% | 20 to 1 |
| Average | $9,404 | 2,416 | 49% | 41% | 15 to 1 |
Colorado Colleges by Ranking and School Type