University of Colorado Boulder
Flagship university
≈ 13
Public 4-year universities
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| University enrollment (thousands) | 38 | 18000 |
National ranking
Colorado ranks #2 of 27 states by college enrollment.
| #1 | Minnesota | 52,000 |
| #2 | Colorado | 38,000 |
| #3 | Montana | 26,000 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 22,000 |
| #5 | Ohio | 610 |
| #6 | North Carolina | 555 |
| #7 | Georgia | 545 |
| #8 | Virginia | 490 |
| #9 | Michigan | 490 |
| #10 | New Jersey | 390 |
| #11 | Wisconsin | 300 |
| #12 | Missouri | 120 |
| #13 | Massachusetts | 114 |
| #14 | Indiana | 90 |
| #15 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #16 | Vermont | 40 |
| #17 | Rhode Island | 37.4% |
| #18 | Delaware | 34.6% |
| #19 | New Hampshire | 20 |
| #20 | Oregon | 7 |
| #21 | Maine | 7 |
| #22 | Utah | 3 |
| #23 | South Dakota | 3 |
| #24 | Florida | 1.1 |
| #25 | Illinois | 0.69 |
| #26 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #27 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Colorado is home to major universities including the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University and the Colorado School of Mines. Key figures for Colorado include Flagship university of University of Colorado Boulder and Public 4-year universities of ≈ 13, offering a clear snapshot of universities in the state. Understanding universities helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Colorado to national and regional benchmarks.
Did you know?
- The Colorado School of Mines in Golden is one of the top engineering schools in the U.S.