Colleges Near Watkins

Colleges and universities near me in the Watkins, Colorado area

There are 32 colleges within 50 miles of Watkins enrolling a total of 202,933 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Colorado with a population of 653, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Watkins. The nearest college is Community College of Aurora in Aurora at a distance of 12 miles from Watkins. Driving time to these schools from Watkins should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Denver in Denver which is ranked #82 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Colorado Boulder enrolling 39,585 students. In terms of affordability, Aims Community College in Greeley offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,736 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 Watkins.
Watkins, CO within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

32 results

Community College of Aurora
C
Aurora, CO
 

Community College of Aurora

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,343enrollment
  • $7,340net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Watkins

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Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology
B
Denver, CO
 

Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 205enrollment
  • $23,968net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Watkins

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Platt College Aurora
P
Aurora, CO
 

Platt College Aurora

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 232enrollment
  • $38,086net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Watkins

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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

14 miles from Watkins

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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

13 miles from Watkins

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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

14 miles from Watkins

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College America Denver
C
Denver, CO
 

College America Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 123enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Watkins

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National American University Denver
N
Denver, CO
 

National American University Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 38enrollment
  • $13,989net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Watkins

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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

19 miles from Watkins

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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

18 miles from Watkins

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University of Denver
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D
Denver, CO

University of Denver

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Colorado

  • 13,734enrollment
  • $42,423net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

21 miles from Watkins

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University of Colorado Denver
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C
Denver, CO

University of Colorado Denver

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 23,744enrollment
  • $16,079net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

23 miles from Watkins

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Community College of Denver
C
Denver, CO

Community College of Denver

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,292enrollment
  • $9,633net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Watkins

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Metropolitan State College of Denver
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M
Denver, CO

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 16,995enrollment
  • $14,805net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

23 miles from Watkins

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Denver School of Nursing
D
Denver, CO
 

Denver School of Nursing

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,084enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Watkins

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National American University Centennial
N
Centennial, CO
 

National American University Centennial

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • $20,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Watkins

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Arapahoe Community College
A
Littleton, CO

Arapahoe Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,636enrollment
  • $9,691net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Watkins

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Regis University
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R
Denver, CO

Regis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Colorado

  • 4,668enrollment
  • $26,377net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

25 miles from Watkins

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Community College of Aurora and is 12 miles from Watkins. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Community College of Aurora are $4,030 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Community College of Aurora 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.