Colorado Mountain College Photo #3 - Spring Valley-Glenwood Springs is a residential campus look out to Mt. Sopris.

Colorado Mountain College

802 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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 5,494 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,494 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,400
  • Out-state tuition: $13,590
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Colorado Mountain College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 342 teachers has declined by 49% over five years.
Colorado Mountain College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
342 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
26
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Colorado Mountain College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Colorado Mountain College diversity score of 0.52 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,494 students
2,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
1,533 students
671 students
# Part-Time Students
3,961 students
1,413 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
319 students
434 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,533 students
641 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
848 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,961 students
1,327 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
326 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
26%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
63%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.00
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)
27%
27%
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 $3,712. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,590 is more than the state average of $10,526. The out-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,400
$3,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,590
$10,526
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
25%
90%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Alpine SkiingCross 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

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Swoop The Eagle
  • 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 is the acceptance rate of Colorado Mountain College?
The acceptance rate of Colorado Mountain College is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 90%. Colorado Mountain College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Colorado with low acceptance rates.
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: Lowest acceptance rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,494 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,400
  • Out-state tuition: $13,590
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Verified school update

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