Colleges Near Fort Carson
Fort Carson is considered the "Best Hometown in the Army," and for good reason. Located just south of Colorado Springs, the Mountain Post affords beautiful scenic views, a temperate climate, and excellent outdoor recreational opportunities, not to mention access to great educational institutions.
Life near Pikes Peak provides Army families access to world-class skiing, hiking, and rock-climbing--especially considering its more than 300 days of sunshine each year. Plus, as an early site for gold rush activity and Old West legends, historic and cultural attractions abound here as well.
Fort Carson Colleges and Educational Institutions
Excellent military and civilian undergraduate and postgraduate schools can be found in and around Fort Carson, including:
- Colorado Christian University at Colorado Springs
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University at Fort Carson
- Colorado State University, Pueblo, at Fort Carson
- Pikes Peak Community College at Fort Carson
- Colorado Technical University at Colorado Springs
Fort Carson education, recreation, and cultural opportunities make this a great place for active Army personnel and their families to live and study.


