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15 universities in Colorado for international students (2026–27)
15 universities in Colorado are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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15 of 15 universities
| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | Alamosa | Rolling | $0 | — | $21,944 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 18.5% | $70,734 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $75 | 60.7% | $45,824 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $65 | 88.5% | $34,783 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Pueblo | Rolling | $25 | 94.9% | $17,944 |
| Fort Lewis College | Durango | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $40 | 77.3% | $21,526 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) | Denver | Rolling | $0 | 98.8% | $30,684 |
| Naropa University | Boulder | Rolling | $25 | 100% | $36,620 |
| Regis University | Denver | Oct 15, 2026 · EA | $0 | 86.5% | $46,340 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $70 | 78.1% | $44,918 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Rolling | $60 | 97.4% | $24,336 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Denver | Rolling | $75 | 74.7% | $29,391 |
| University of Denver | Denver | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $65 | 77.8% | $61,398 |
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $50 | 85.9% | $27,266 |
| Western Colorado University | Gunnison | Rolling | $0 | 99.7% | $24,434 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Colorado are on the Common App?
15 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Colorado are free to apply to for international students?
5 charge international applicants no application fee, including Adams State University, Colorado College, Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) and Regis University.
What is the most selective university in Colorado?
On the Common App, Colorado College: 18.5% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Colorado?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, Colorado State University Pueblo: $17,944.