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- Fort Collins, CO
- #111 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $18,320
- SAT Range: 1080-1290

#4. Colorado State University

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- Boulder, CO
- #82 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $22,532
- SAT Range: 1170-1390

#3. University of Colorado Boulder

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- Denver, CO
- #69 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $14,630
- SAT Range: 1030-1250

#2. University of Colorado Denver

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- Golden, CO
- #34 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $26,179
- SAT Range: 1310-1470

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

#1. Colorado School of Mines