Denver Colleges & Universities


Study in the Mile High Green City
For decades, students around the nation have flocked to colleges in Denver, and for good reason. Its proximity to mountains, sunny climate, and energetic and active residents has long appealed especially to students who love spending time outdoors. Those pursuing degrees in Denver often spend their free time outdoor recreating in the mountains, where all of the following is easy to find: skiing, mountain climbing, kayaking, camping... continue »

Denver Locations at a Glance

  • 1.  DeVry University - Denver South
6312 S. Fiddlers Green Cr.
Denver South, CO 80111
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  • 2.  DeVry University - Westminster
1870 W. 122nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234
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  • 3.  The Art Institute of Colorado
1200 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203
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  • 4.  DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Denver South
925 South Niagara St
Denver, CO 80224
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  • 5.  DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Westminster
1870 W 122nd Ave
Westminster, CO 80234
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  • 6.  Westwood College - Denver South
3150 South Sheridan Blvd.
Denver, CO 80227
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  • 7.  Westwood College - Denver North
7350 North Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
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  • 8.  Westwood College - National
  • 9.  TechSkills - Denver
7000 E. Belleview
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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  • 10.  Kaplan College - KHE - Denver
500 E 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
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  • 11.  Argosy University Denver
1200 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
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  • 12.  Colorado Technical University - Denver
5775 Denver Tech Ctr. Blvd, Suite 100
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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  • 13.  Colorado Technical University - Denver North
1865 W. 121st Avenue
Westminster, CO 80234
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  • 14.  NAU - Denver
1325 South Colorado Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
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  • 15.  ITT Technical Institute - Thornton
500 E. 84th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80229
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  • 16.  TechSkills - Medical - Denver
  • 17.  CollegeAmerica - Denver
1385 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80222
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  • 18.  Lincoln College of Technology - Denver
460 South Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80223
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  • 19.  Johnson & Wales University - Denver
7150 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
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  • 20.  Cambridge College - Aurora
350 Blackhawk Street
Aurora, CO 80011
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  • 21.  Anthem College - Aurora
350 Blackhawk St
Aurora, CO 80011
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  • 22.  Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora
14107 East Exposition Ave.
Aurora, CO 80012
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  • 23.  Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster
8991 Harlen Street Suite B
Westminster, CO 80031
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  • 24.  Artistic Beauty Colleges - Arvada (Greater Denver)
6520 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
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  • 25.  Artistic Beauty Colleges - Aurora (Greater Denver)
16800 E Mississippi Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
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  • 26.  Artistic Beauty Colleges - Lakewood (Greater Denver)
441 Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226
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  • 27.  Artistic Beauty Colleges - Littleton (Greater Denver)
8996 W Bowles Ave
Littleton, CO 80123
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  • 28.  Artistic Beauty Colleges - Thornton (Greater Denver)
3811 E 120th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233
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Campus Programs
  • DeVry University

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • The Art Institute of Colorado

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • Westwood College

    Westwood College isn’t your typical institution of higher learning. With our career-focused education, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years and some associate degrees in as little as 20 months

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  • TechSkills - Denver

    TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more.Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  • Kaplan College - KHE - Denver

    Don't wait another day to take the next step forward in your career. Kaplan College can give you the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen field.

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  • Argosy University Denver

    At Argosy University/Denver we prepare individuals for careers that make a difference, whether in business, education, or psychology. Learn how you can make a difference in your life, and the lives of others.

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  • Colorado Technical University

    Prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow with a degree from Colorado Technical University. CTU offers career-track programs in a variety of in-demand fields.

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  • NAU - Denver

    Flexible career learning to fit your busy lifestyle - National American University. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete the program and other important information, please visit http://webapps.national.edu/programdisclosures.

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  • ITT Technical Institute - Thornton

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • TechSkills - Medical - Denver

    If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.

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  • CollegeAmerica - Denver

    Finally, a college that delivers. CollegeAmerica is truly unique in that their curriculum is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to prepare students for success.

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  • Lincoln College of Technology - Denver

    Lincoln College of Technology provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors.  Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career.

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  • Johnson & Wales University - Denver

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • Cambridge College - Aurora

    Prepare for career success at Cambridge College. In less time than you might think, we can train you to succeed in the health care or criminal justice fields.

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  • Anthem College - Aurora

    Prepare for career success at Anthem College. In less time than you might think, we can train you to succeed in the business, technical, health care or criminal justice fields.

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  • Utah College of Massage Therapy

    In as little as seven months, you could be working in the massage therapy industry making an excellent income and doing something you can be proud of. Utah College of Massage Therapy will give you both the training and the job placement assistance you’ll need for a massage therapy career.

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  • Artistic Beauty Colleges

    Quality beauty technicians are always in high demand. Artistic Beauty Colleges can prepare you for a rewarding career in Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Aesthetics, and more.

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The Denver Mountain Parks system consists of 22 developed parks and 24 conservation/wilderness areas covering over 14,000 acres.

But just because outdoor recreation is big in Denver does not mean culture and entertainment are not also vital here. Students attending schools in Denver experience constant indoor recreation options, including:
  •   Major rock concerts, as well as plenty of jazz, classical, and folk
  •   First Friday art walks
  •   Theatre and museums
  •   Local beer brewing companies
  •   Outdoor festivals
  •   Sports - Denver is only one of 3 cities to have professional sporting teams in all 8 major U.S. sports' leagues

Known as the Mile High City, Denver even makes it easy for you to experience outdoor recreation in the middle of a big city. Residents and students attending schools in Denver enjoy the 100+ city parks, 16 outdoor swimming pools, 12 indoor swimming pools, prominent city fountains, widespread urban trails, and a Forest Office that dots the entire city with a lush green landscape.

Earning Degrees in Denver

Whether the mountains or the thriving city life brings you in, your experience attending schools in Denver can be fabulous. Schools in Denver include public, private, religious, and community and technical colleges, and offers big city living in a green environment. Learn more about colleges in Denver here.
Colorado Metro Areas
Denver Facts & Stats
City Website: http://www.denvergov.org/

Area : 154.9 mi2 / 401.3 km2

County: Denver County

Population (2005 est.): 2,830,000 (metro area); 560,400 (city proper)

Area Code: 303

Origin of Name: Arapaho meaning: tallow creek. Tallow was used in the women's buffalo-lodge ceremony and was also symbolically important in the Sun Dance.

Nickname: "The Mile-High City"

Sport / Hockey: Colorado Avalanche, National Hockey League

Sports / Baseball: Colorado Rockies, Major League Baseball

Sports / Basketball: Denver Nuggets, National Basketball Association

Sports / Football: Denver Broncos, National Football League

Sports / Soccer: Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer
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