How Does the Community College System in Colorado Rank?

Colorado has been named one of the most educated states in 2025, but one of the biggest hurdles faced by individuals looking to obtain a higher education is the cost of tuition.

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Because of this, many students opt to begin their college career in a community college.

While Colorado is known for its educated residents, new research shows that on a community college level, there is room for improvement when it comes to the current system that is in place.

Where Does Colorado's Community College System Rank in 2025?

New research shows that of all 50 states, Colorado's community college system is ranked 13th in the nation.

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While this is a rather impressive number on a grand scale, it does mean that there are 12 states that are home to community college systems that rank higher than that of the Centennial State.

Which States Have Better Community College Systems than Colorado?

Surprisingly, three of the states that reportedly have better community college systems than Colorado also share a border with the Centennial State.

These states are Kansas, which is ranked 10th, Wyoming, which is ranked 8th, and New Mexico, which is ranked 2nd in the nation when it comes to community college systems.

Minnesota, Hawaii, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Oregon, Washington, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Maryland also ranked higher on the list of community college systems in the United States.

Check out the full list of the most recent data from WalletHub here.