- 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 7,235 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 7,235 students
- In-state tuition: $5,400
- Out-state tuition: $13,590
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Colorado Mountain College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 679 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Colorado Mountain College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
679 staff
92 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Colorado Mountain College has grown by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Colorado Mountain College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,235 students
2,252 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,503 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
5,732 students
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
723 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,503 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
25%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
65%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
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 $3,735. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% 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 18% 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%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
25%
98%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Alpine SkiingCross Country
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
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: 2024 (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 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 98%. 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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The nearest community college to Colorado Mountain College is Intellitec College-Grand Junction (71.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
772 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-8101
71.0 miles
Enrollment: 1,859 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2261
86.0 miles
Enrollment: 1,501 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $5,997 Out-state tuition: $6,991 Minority enrollment: 32%
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Private for-profit
637 S Broadway, Ste H
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7988
114.2 miles
Enrollment: 9,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 95% Minority enrollment: 93%
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Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 914-6600
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Enrollment: 10,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,840 Out-state tuition: $7,551 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Private for-profit
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Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 233-4697
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Enrollment: 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Minority enrollment: 52%
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