- Colorado Mountain College is located high in the Colorado Rockies, delivering a personalized college education in 11 Rocky Mountain locations, including three residential campuses.We deliver personal, high-quality higher education in the backdrop of Colorado outdoors. Colorado Mountain College is ranked #17 in the nation by CNN/Money for student success among more than 800 two-year colleges. The college is also rated #1 among Colorados two-year colleges for graduation plus transfer rates.
School Highlights
Colorado Mountain College serves 5,134 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 82%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 5,134 students
- In-state tuition: $5,400
- Out-state tuition: $13,590
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Colorado Mountain College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 679 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Colorado Mountain College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
679 staff
80 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Colorado Mountain College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Colorado Mountain College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,134 students
1,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,373 students
615 students
# Part-Time Students
3,761 students
885 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,373 students
435 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,761 students
715 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
650 students
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
26%
20%
% White
3%
18%
% Hawaiian
66%
38%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2709%
0.2575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,400 is more than the state average of $3,735. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,590 is more than the state average of $10,403. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,400
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,590
$10,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Cross Country
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Many interest clubs from outdoor activities to languages to food and beyond
Arts and Music Programs:
Theatre program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gates Soccer Field games
Many interest clubs from outdoor activities to languages to food and beyond
Arts and Music Programs:
Theatre program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gates Soccer Field games
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Our11 Colorado Mountain College campuses are located in the north-central Rockies of Colorado. The college service area covers 12,000 miles, three national forests, six wilderness areas and most of Colorado's major ski resorts. Three of our campuses have residence halls. Each year, over 20,000 students take classes at our 11 locations and online.From arts to engineering, business skills to leadership, our programs prepare you for your future. Learning here is personal. Classes are small. Faculty are friendly. Our graduates say that Colorado Mountain College has provided a solid foundation for the challenges they have faced.Colorado Mountain College can prepare you for many different kinds of careers, for transfer, and we also offer our own Bachelor degrees. We have three residential campuses that offer student housing, cafeterias, libraries, etc. These are located in Steamboat Springs, Leadville, and near Glenwood Springs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Colorado Mountain College cost?
Colorado Mountain College's tuition is approximately $5,400 for In-State students and $13,590 for Out-State students.
What sports does Colorado Mountain College offer?
Colorado Mountain College offers 2 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing and Cross Country.
What is Colorado Mountain College's ranking?
Colorado Mountain College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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The nearest community college to Colorado Mountain College is Intellitec College-Grand Junction (71.0 miles away)
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Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
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Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
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(303) 494-7988
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Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
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Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
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