Colleges in El Paso County, Colorado
For the academic year 2024-2025, thirteen colleges are active for serving college programs in El Paso County, Colorado. In addition, there are 13 colleges located within 30 miles from El Paso County.
By school type, there are three public and ten private schools. By school level, there are six 4-years (or high) schools, three 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and four less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Thirteen schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in El Paso County, Colorado is $18,336 for Colorado residents and $20,719 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 43.30% and the average SAT score is 1,267. A total of 64,093 students enrolled in schools in El Paso County, Colorado, of which 37,278 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in El Paso County, Colorado
The following table lists 13 colleges located in El Paso County and 1 schools near El Paso County, Colorado ordered by distance from El Paso County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From El Paso County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex College of Veterinary Technology Colorado Springs, CO Private, 2-4 years valid | - | $13,850 | 27 | 67% | 4 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.86 miles | $17,100 | 204 | 85% | 23 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Intellitec College-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.44 miles | $18,900 | 679 | 51% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Private, 4 years four-years | 1.51 miles | $70,734 | 2,056 | 88% | 9 to 1 | $31,350 | 18.5% | 1,340 |
| Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology Colorado Springs, CO Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.66 miles | $19,691 | 23 | 50% | 3 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Private, 4 years four-years | 3.80 miles | $10,482 | 527 | 66% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Public, 4 years four-years | 4.51 miles | $25,039 | 11,354 | 47% | 15 to 1 | $27,218 | 97.4% | 1,130 |
| Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Public, 4 years four-years | 4.65 miles | $17,110 | 12,556 | 21% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private, 4 years four-years | 5.18 miles | $12,750 | 31,830 | 19% | 31 to 1 | $14,632 | - | - |
| TIGI Hairdressing Academy Legacy Colorado Springs, CO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.71 miles | $18,260 | 72 | 60% | 7 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.83 miles | $8,200 | 121 | 66% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Private, 2-4 years valid | 5.94 miles | $17,183 | 305 | 68% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| International Salon and Spa Academy Colorado Springs, CO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.08 miles | $19,015 | 248 | 73% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Public, 4 years four-years | 13.31 miles | - | 4,114 | 88% | 7 to 1 | - | 14.1% | 1,330 |
| Average | - | $20,719 | 64,093 | 61% | 14 to 1 | $24,400 | 43.3% | 1,267 |