Colorado Mountain College
- 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 5,636 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 5,636 students
- In-state tuition: $5,400
- Out-state tuition: $13,590
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 679 teachers has grown by 253% over five years.
Colorado Mountain College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
679 staff
87 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Colorado Mountain College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Colorado Mountain College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,636 students
1,461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,662 students
556 students
# Part-Time Students
3,974 students
905 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
650 students
578 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
25%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
63%
55%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
College Completion Rate
25%
33%
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 $3,768. The in-state tuition has grown by 62% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,590 is more than the state average of $10,421. The out-state tuition has grown by 28% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,400
$3,768
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,590
$10,421
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,634
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Our 11 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.
Profile last updated: 04/11/2022
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