Colorado Mountain College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5189 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1453 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1373 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 38 | In Colorado |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,184
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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.
808 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
455 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 | 3320 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1452 (28%) |
| Two or more races | 159 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 135 (3%) |
| Asian | 56 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 39 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
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
- $7,375
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,680 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,520 |
| Fee in-district | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 662 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,320 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,120 |
Colorado Mountain College majors
Colorado Mountain College has granted 144 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 | 198 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 50 | 19 |
| General Studies | 62 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 55 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 36 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 28 | |
| Education, General | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 13 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 13 | |
| Information Technology | 11 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 10 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 9 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 8 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | |
| Photography | 6 | |
| Resort Management | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 5 | |
| Graphic Design | 5 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 5 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 4 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 4 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 484 | 144 |
Colorado Mountain College has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 23% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colorado Mountain College has published 78 scientific papers with 814 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Psychology, Medicine, Philosophy, Engineering, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 18 |
| 2003 | 3 | 10 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 |
| 2005 | 0 | 14 |
| 2006 | 0 | 17 |
| 2007 | 0 | 20 |
| 2008 | 0 | 33 |
| 2009 | 5 | 34 |
| 2010 | 0 | 28 |
| 2011 | 2 | 36 |
| 2012 | 3 | 27 |
| 2013 | 3 | 26 |
| 2014 | 2 | 19 |
| 2015 | 5 | 37 |
| 2016 | 4 | 19 |
| 2017 | 0 | 34 |
| 2018 | 4 | 18 |
| 2019 | 8 | 52 |
| 2020 | 3 | 81 |
| 2021 | 7 | 68 |
| 2022 | 3 | 79 |
| 2023 | 7 | 51 |
Notable alumni
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Katie Uhlaender
- Occupations
- weightlifterskeleton racertrack cyclist
- Biography
-
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
- cross-country skierski jumperNordic 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 | 627 |
|---|---|
| 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 |