Colorado State University- A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Colorado Mesa University- A medium-sized, 4-year, public community college and liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.