Best Aurora Public Colleges

5 public colleges near Aurora, enrolling 97,289 students across the metro.

Colorado School of Mines in Golden ranks #161 nationally and leads the Aurora area. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has the lowest tuition at $10,383 per year.

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Colorado School of Mines Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Golden, CO
  • 4.6 | 5 reviews
  • Jan 15 application deadline

Mines is a public university known for undergraduate engineering focused on mining, petroleum, and the earth sciences. The Golden campus sits against the Rocky Mountain foothills west of Denver.

#1 Best Public Universities in Colorado 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1320-1480
  • Avg GPA 3.84
  • Acceptance Rate 61%
  • Net Price $29,925
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University of Colorado Boulder Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Boulder, CO
  • 4.0 | 6 reviews
  • Jan 15 application deadline

CU Boulder is a large public university known for undergraduate aerospace engineering, environmental sciences, and physics. The campus sits against the Flatirons in the college town of Boulder.

#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1240-1430
  • Avg GPA 3.68
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $26,231
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Denver, CO
  • 3.0 | 5 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

CU Denver is a public university known for undergraduate architecture, business, and engineering. The urban campuses include downtown Denver and the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.

#3 Best Value Colleges in Colorado 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 980-1220
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.46
  • Acceptance Rate 75%
  • Net Price $14,831
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University of Northern Colorado Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Greeley, CO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

Northern Colorado is a public university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and performing arts. The campus is located in Greeley in northern Colorado.

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 950-1190
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $19,376
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Metropolitan State University of Denver Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Denver, CO
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

MSU Denver is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education, aviation, and business. Most students commute to the shared Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.

#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 880-1130
  • Avg GPA 3.03
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $14,584
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