Colleges Near Lakewood

Colleges and universities near me in the Lakewood, Colorado area

There are 3 colleges in Lakewood and 31 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 196,171 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Colorado with a population of 142,980, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lakewood. Driving time to these schools from Lakewood should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Denver in Denver which is ranked #86 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Colorado Boulder enrolling 41,432 students. In terms of affordability, Community College of Aurora in Aurora offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,754 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Lakewood.
Lakewood, CO within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

31 results

Front Range Community College
F
Westminster, CO

Front Range Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 21,096enrollment
  • $9,256net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Lakewood

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Platt College Aurora
P
Aurora, CO
 

Platt College Aurora

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 215enrollment
  • $37,696net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Lakewood

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Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village
C
Aurora, CO
 

Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 713enrollment
  • $18,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Lakewood

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Ecotech Institute
E
Aurora, CO
 

Ecotech Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 280enrollment
  • $20,133net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Lakewood

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American Sentinel University
A
Aurora, CO
 

American Sentinel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,513enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Lakewood

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Community College of Aurora
C
Aurora, CO
 

Community College of Aurora

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,684enrollment
  • $7,530net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Lakewood

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University of Phoenix Colorado Campus
P
Lone Tree, Colorado
 

University of Phoenix Colorado Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,750enrollment
  • $18,298net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Lakewood

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DeVry University Colorado
D
Westminster, Colorado
 

DeVry University Colorado

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,664enrollment
  • -net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Lakewood

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Jones International University
J
Centennial, Colorado
 

Jones International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,652enrollment
  • $15,455net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Lakewood

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University of Colorado Boulder
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C
Boulder, CO

University of Colorado Boulder

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 41,432enrollment
  • $22,640net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1420SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

23 miles from Lakewood

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Naropa University
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N
Boulder, CO

Naropa University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,117enrollment
  • $31,491net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

23 miles from Lakewood

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Boulder College of Massage Therapy
B
Boulder, Colorado
 

Boulder College of Massage Therapy

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 115enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Lakewood

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United States Air Force Academy
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A
USAFA, Colorado

United States Air Force Academy

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

 

  • 4,124enrollment
  • -net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1450SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 31

49 miles from Lakewood

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Red Rocks Community College and is 2.3 miles from Lakewood. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Red Rocks Community College are $4,707 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Red Rocks Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.