Denver
Area Universities
Higher education facilities in the Front Range region provide an abundance
of educational opportunities -- over 200 programs embrace arts, science,
business, engineering, medicine and law; 60 fields of study lead to
postgraduate degrees. This emphasis on higher education evolved from
the presence of many high tech businesses that have located here and
our highly educated residents. Over twenty-five percent of the areas
residents have a college degree, ranking Denver among the top cities
in the U.S. in number of school years completed. The colleges and universities
of Front Range not only serve the "traditional" post-high school student,
but the older student seeking new skill and career opportunities.
| A-M Schools: |
Adams State College, Blair
Junior College, Beth El College of Nursing, Colorado College, Colorado
Technical College, Denver Technical College, University of Colorado
Colorado Springs |
| N-Z Schools: |
Nazarine Bible College, Pikes
Peak Community College, Regis University, University of Phoenix,
University of Southern Colorado, Webster University |
Adams State College
 Located
in Alamosa, Colorado in the spectacular San Luis Valley, Adams State
College is an ideal state-supported liberal arts college that provides
superior academic programs and a dynamic campus community. Adams State,
founded in 1921,is located on a 90-acre campus in Alamosa, CO. The College
offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in 44 areas of
study. The enrollment numbers for the school are 2,000 undergraduates
and 500 graduate students.
http://www.adams.edu
Blair Junior College
Blair Junior College has been a part of Colorado Springs since 1897
and specializes in career training. Blair offers two-year associate
degrees along with shorter term diploma programs to prepare students
for jobs in business and industry. About 80 percent of Blair's 850 students
are women.
(719) 574-1082
Beth El College of Nursing
Founded in 1904, Beth El is owned by the City and operates in cooperation
with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and offers a baccalaureate
degree in nursing. Beth El also maintains a close working relationship
with Memorial Hospital for its 185 students. The school provides continuing
education programs for registered nurses and allied health professionals
along with a neonatal nurse practitioner program. This year, Beth El
has made a major commitment to graduate nursing programs and is looking
at expanding into degree programs in other health fields, such as radiology,
wellness and sports medicine.
(719)475-5011
Colorado College
Founded in 1874, Colorado College is the Grand Dame of higher education
in the Rocky Mountain region. Having been in continuous operation longer
than any other institution, this private liberal arts college contributes
to the educational and cultural needs of the region with an outstanding
academic program and a host of cultural events. Independent and coeducational
with 1,900 students from 49 states and 14 foreign countries, the College
boasts a 14:1 student to faculty ratio. Colorado College, with an emphasis
on teaching is a highly regarded liberal arts school. Through the years,
the College has produced seven Rhodes Scholars and more winners of Watson
Fellowships than any other college in the country.
The College offers a unique academic calendar, where the academic year
is divided into eight 3 1/2 week sessions. The college's 80-acre lovely
campus and beautiful buildings are located in a residential section
just north of downtown.
(719) 389-6000
http://www.coloradocollege.edu
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is dedicated to inspiring
students to make learning a lifetime pursuit. UCCS is not a traditional
university because it offers programs to a diverse blend of students
from the 18-year old college freshmen to senior citizens who never want
to stop learning. UCCS offers 21 undergraduate degrees, 14 Master's
Degrees and a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering. All disciplines are offered
through the College of Business, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences,
College of Engineering and Applied Science, the Graduate School, the
School of Education and the Graduate School of Public Affairs.
Ninety-five percent of the more than 5,700 students at UCCS are Colorado
residents. The University is proud of its 15:1 student to faculty ratio,
the lowest of any state-supported institution in Colorado, and it boasts
many faculty members who are nationally acclaimed in their respective
fields. About 12 percent of the students are minority and 55 percent
of the students are women. A facilities master plan calls for a new
residence hall (completed), a new classroom building and increased library
space.
UCCS is one of the four campuses in the University of Colorado System.
Many students are already employed and are pursuing an education to
further their careers.
Phone: (719) 262-3000
http://www.uccs.edu
Colorado Technical College
 Colorado
Technical College is a fully accredited, private four-year institution
providing training to students looking for careers or advancement in
Colorado Springs' high tech job market. The college offers Associate
and Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Electronics,
Biomedical, and Solar Engineering. Postgraduate programs are offered
in computer science and management. Colorado Tech is also affiliated
with the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon University
in Pittsburgh offering a software engineering program.
(719) 598-0200
http://www.colotechu.edu
Denver Technical College
Denver Tech is dedicated to offering post-secondary educational programs
in a variety of technical and academic discplines to meet the needs
of the community. It offers associate degrees in business, accounting,
computer science, electronics and sports medicine. A Bachelors degree
program in Health-Care Administration was added in 1993 and in 1994
an associate program in physical therapy assisting is planned. Enrollment
is currently at 500.
(719) 632-3000
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