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Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 650
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 35%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Colorado Mountain College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Colorado Mountain College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Colorado Mountain College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Colorado Mountain College is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Colorado Mountain College is 35% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Colorado Mountain College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,860

Cost of attendance at Colorado Mountain College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,484

Cost of attendance at Colorado Mountain College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 51 of freshman students at Colorado Mountain College received on average $6,386 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,386
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 71 28% $4,685 $332,640
Other Federal Grant 83 33% $5,694 $472,636
State Grant/Scholarships 73 29% $3,303 $241,133
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 75 30% $1,466 $109,981
Total Grant & Scholarships 129 51% $6,386 $823,750

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colorado Mountain College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colorado Mountain College students is 27.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.2%.

27.1%

  • asian 33.3% 3 students
  • white 23.5% 68 students
  • unknown 50.0% 9 students
  • hispanic 37.9% 25 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Colorado Mountain College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colorado Mountain College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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