Colorado Mountain College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5207 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1451 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1371 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 38 | In Colorado |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,673
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- coloradomtn.edu
Colorado Mountain College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Colorado Mountain College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
895 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
494 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Colorado Mountain College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3514 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1683 (30%) |
| Two or more races | 183 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 169 (3%) |
| Asian | 54 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 48 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,642
- Students receiving aid
- 75%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,240 |
| Fee in-district | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 755 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,120 |
| Room charge | $6,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,720 |
Colorado Mountain College majors
Colorado Mountain College has granted 121 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Colorado Mountain College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 223 | |
| General Studies | 52 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 48 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 | 11 |
| Organizational Leadership | 38 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 21 | |
| Education, General | 17 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 13 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 12 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 11 | |
| Resort Management | 10 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 8 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 8 | |
| Graphic Design | 7 | |
| Photography | 7 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 6 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 5 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 3 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 2 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 2 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 469 | 121 |
Colorado Mountain College has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 28% | 23% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colorado Mountain College has published 90 scientific papers with 1,447 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Psychology, Engineering, Medicine, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 13 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 0 | 22 |
| 2003 | 2 | 11 |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 |
| 2005 | 0 | 16 |
| 2006 | 0 | 17 |
| 2007 | 0 | 20 |
| 2008 | 0 | 36 |
| 2009 | 5 | 37 |
| 2010 | 1 | 35 |
| 2011 | 3 | 38 |
| 2012 | 2 | 32 |
| 2013 | 3 | 26 |
| 2014 | 2 | 29 |
| 2015 | 6 | 42 |
| 2016 | 4 | 27 |
| 2017 | 1 | 41 |
| 2018 | 4 | 30 |
| 2019 | 7 | 61 |
| 2020 | 4 | 92 |
| 2021 | 6 | 107 |
| 2022 | 5 | 112 |
| 2023 | 7 | 208 |
| 2024 | 4 | 269 |
Notable alumni
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Katie Uhlaender
- Occupations
- weightliftertrack cyclistskeleton racer
- Biography
-
Kathryn "Katie" Uhlaender is an American skeleton racer who has competed since 2003. She has won six medals at the FIBT World Championships with two gold (women's skeleton: FIBT World Championships 2012, mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event: 2012), one silver (women's skeleton: 2008), and three bronze (women's skeleton: 2007, mixed bobsleigh-skeleton team event: 2008, 2009).
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Chris Klug
- Occupations
- snowboarder
- Biography
-
Chris Klug is a professional alpine snowboarder. After receiving a liver transplant in 2000 to treat primary sclerosing cholangitis, he went on to compete in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, winning a bronze medal in the Parallel Giant Slalom. This was the first and so far only time a transplantee had competed in the Olympics, either winter or summer. He also won a bronze medal, and lit the torch at the 2002 National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games. He is an alumnus of Deerfield Academy.
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Johnny Spillane
- Occupations
- ski jumpercross-country skierNordic combined skier
- Biography
-
Johnny Spillane is an American athlete who competes in Nordic combined, a combination event consisting of ski jumping and cross-country skiing. Spillane is a world champion and three-time Olympic silver medalist. He announced his retirement from Nordic combined on April 18, 2013.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 652 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 802 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 81601-0233 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 8006218559 |