Colleges in Thornton, Colorado
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in Thornton, Colorado (1 Private for-profit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 1 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $16,752 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 57.7%.
The median net price in Thornton runs about $290 lower than the Colorado statewide median of $17,042.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Thornton, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$16,752
After aid
Median grad rate
57.7%
6-year
Median admission rate
Not available
Median enrollment
149
Undergrad
All colleges in Thornton
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Thornton Thornton, CO | CO | Private for-profit, <2-year | $16,752 | 57.7% | Not available | 149 | Partial |
Top programs in Thornton
Most-completed programs across Thornton colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Personal services100.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Thornton
Q.How many colleges are in Thornton, Colorado?
There are 1 colleges and universities in Thornton, Colorado that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Private for-profit.
Q.What is the largest college in Thornton?
By undergraduate enrollment, Empire Beauty School-Thornton is the largest institution in Thornton with roughly 149 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Thornton?
Based on average net price after aid, Empire Beauty School-Thornton is the most affordable institution in Thornton at $16,752 per year.
Q.Which Thornton college has the highest graduation rate?
Empire Beauty School-Thornton reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Thornton institutions at 57.7%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Thornton?
The median net price across all 1 colleges in Thornton is $16,752 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Thornton?
Across Thornton colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Personal services.
Q.Are there community colleges in Thornton?
Thornton does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in Colorado may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Thornton that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.