This page lists some of the educational opportunities available to residents of Colorado. This list contains popular regional and national culinary and cooking schools as well as instate public and private universities and schools. The instate schools may not actually feature culinary arts programs, but their inclusion is provided here to illustrate the other educational opportunities available in the state.


The Art Institute of Colorado
Our culinary students come to us from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing - a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. At The Art Institutes, our students study traditional, fundamental cooking skills. And they explore the realities of working in restaurants and the food service industry. Watch the professionals at work as you pass by the kitchen of your favorite restaurant. It's orchestrated chaos and hard work. It's opportunity in a thriving industry, just waiting for your vision of the next great meal. Discover your culinary vision at The Art Institutes of Colorado in Denver.



Johnson & Wales University
More than a cooking school, Johnson & Wales offers a culinary education without compromise-including a full university experience, real-life work experience, and the most degree programs at 4 great campus locations. Get hands-on experience with the best faculty in top-notch facilities, including international opportunities and a 98% job placement rate. Located in Denver.



Westwood College - Denver North Campus
The North Denver campus of Westwood College is committed to student success. Westwood’s staff will get to know you personally, and they'll give you the support you need to establish and achieve your goals. Over 18 degree programs are offered, from IT to Hotel Management. The experienced faculty has in-depth industry experience and knowledge. Job placement assistance is available.

Colorado College
14 East Cache La Poudre
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80946
(719)389-6000
Colorado College

Colorado Mountain College
PO Box 10001
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
(970)945-8691
Colorado Mountain College

Colorado State University
102 Administration Building
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523
(970)491-1101
Colorado State University

Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970)247-7010
Fort Lewis College

University Of Colorado At Boulder
Regent Drive And Broadway
Boulder, Colorado 80309-0017
(303)492-1411
University Of Colorado At Boulder

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80933-7150
(719)262-3000
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs


University Of Colorado At Denver
PO Box 173364
Campus Box 151
Denver, Colorado 80217-3364
(303)556-2400
University Of Colorado At Denver

University Of Denver
University Park
Denver, Colorado 80208
(303)871-2000
University Of Denver


University Of Northern Colorado
Carter Hall - Room 4000
Greeley, Colorado 80639
(970)351-2881
University Of Northern Colorado

University Of Southern Colorado
2200 Bonforte Blvd
Pueblo, Colorado 81001-4901
(719)549-2100
University Of Southern Colorado