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Colorado colleges and universities

There are 39 colleges, universities, and technical schools in Colorado. Combined, these Coloradan colleges and universities employ 16,623 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in Colorado

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
 
39
 
$1,523,060,699
Undergraduate colleges
 
18
 
$519,439,894
Universities
 
6
 
$1,000,664,564
Community colleges
 
2
 
$2,161,343
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Colleges and universities by major Colorado cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Denver
 
20
 
$1,165,182,728
Boulder
 
8
 
$34,443,130
Colorado Springs
 
4
 
$294,145,371
Greeley
 
2
 
$200,853
Fort Collins
 
1
 
$0
Showing 5 of 5 metros

Job trends for Colorado colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
5
1-10
 
7
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
4
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Sizes of colleges and universities in Colorado

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
6
$250k to $1M
 
4
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
4
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of colleges and universities in Colorado

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Colorado Christian University (CCU)

We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world.
Revenue
$156.6m
Assets
$216.4m
Employees
1,950
EIN
84-0442429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Regis University

Regis College is comprised of Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, and the College for Professional Studies and offers classes in a campus-based setting as well as online programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctorate levels.
Revenue
$165.6m
Assets
$219.9m
Employees
2,313
EIN
84-0402707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Denver (DU)

The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States.
Revenue
$834.9m
Assets
$2.2b
Employees
9,142
EIN
84-0404231
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Colorado College

Colorado College provides a liberal arts education with an adventurous spirit, challenging students to develop habits of intellect and imagination.
Revenue
$294.1m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
2,491
EIN
84-0402510
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naropa University

Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, student-centered liberal arts university in Boulder, Colorado. Naropa's undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and contemplative practice.
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$35.2m
Employees
656
EIN
84-1029228
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fort Lewis College Foundation

Enriching educational and cultural opportunities at Fort Lewis College by encouraging and stewarding gifts for scholarships, programs, and facilities-wise investments in The leaders of tomorrow.
Revenue
$27.4m
Assets
$64.7m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7122114
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Morgan Community College Foundation

The Morgan Community College Foundation raises funds for college growth and community programs to promote a superior learning environment.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7092582
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trinidad State College Foundation

Trinidad State College Foundation is an undergraduate college in Trinidad, CO whose mission is: To promote the growth and development of Trinidad State junior College.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
4
EIN
84-6002425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community College of Denver Foundation

The foundation's purpose is to develop a sustainable source of revenue to support Community College of Denver, its students, faculty, staff and programs.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
4
EIN
45-3784543
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Front Range Community College Foundation

The organization's mission is to advance the mission of Front Range Community College by providing resources of time, expertise, and financial support to augment the state of Colorado funding and thereby create, sustain or strengthen current and emerging ....
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
0
EIN
84-1311148
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dr Ida Rolf Institute

To train, certify qualified and competent practitioners of Rolfing structural integration principles and provide continuing education for Rolfing Practioners.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$418.3k
Employees
32
EIN
23-7178040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beth-El College of Nursing

Beth-El College of Nursing is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Colorado SPGS, CO that was founded in 1990.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
74-2542562
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Food Security Education Project

Food Security Education Project is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Loveland, CO that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-1457103
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute of Taoist Education and Accupuncture

ITEA teaches Classical Five-Element Acupuncture philosophy and practice through a program with over 3000 hours of instruction.
Revenue
$672.3k
Assets
$528.4k
Employees
8
EIN
84-1337452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peak Research Institute Longmont

Anatomy and physiology education through cadaver dissection; actively seeking grants, fundraising, research, scholarships; located in Longmont, CO.
Revenue
$44.9k
Assets
$33.5k
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-5645304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute for Erotic Intelligence

Institute for Erotic Intelligence is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Boulder, CO that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-2450820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zoubida Cole College

Zoubida Cole College is an undergraduate college in Lafayette, CO that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0672601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Otero College Foundation

Foundation raising funds to support educational goals and scholarships for students at Otero College, including direct support to athletic programs.
Revenue
$42.6k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
84-1472517
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Regents of the University of Colorado

Regents of the University of Colorado is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Denver, CO that was founded in 1939.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-6000555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

E Pluribus Unum Affinity Group LLC

E Pluribus Unum Affinity Group LLC is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Colorado SPGS, CO that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-3822412
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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