Best colleges in Colorado

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- Location: Grand Junction, CO
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $15,324
- SAT range: 940-1200
- Niche grade:  B-
#10. Colorado Mesa University
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- Location: Denver, CO
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $14,195
- SAT range: 910-1140
- Niche grade:  B-
#9. Metropolitan State University of Denver
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- Location: Lakewood, CO
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $26,759
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Colorado Christian University
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- Location: Denver, CO
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Net price: $27,735
- SAT range: 1030-1270
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Regis University
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- Location: Denver, CO
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $39,973
- SAT range: 1200-1390
- Niche grade:  B+

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#6. University of Denver
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- Location: Fort Collins, CO
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $18,320
- SAT range: 1080-1290
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. Colorado State University
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- Location: Boulder, CO
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $22,532
- SAT range: 1170-1390
- Niche grade:  A-
#4. University of Colorado Boulder
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- Location: Denver, CO
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $14,630
- SAT range: 1030-1250
- Niche grade:  A-
#3. University of Colorado Denver
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- Location: Golden, CO
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $26,179
- SAT range: 1310-1470
- Niche grade:  A
#2. Colorado School of Mines
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- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
- Acceptance rate: 14%
- Net price: $30,200
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  A

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Colorado College
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