C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Colorado Mountain College

4-Year Public
📍 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,673
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,071
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Colorado Mountain College ▼

11% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$869,697
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,425
1-Year Change
+2.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Colorado Mountain College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,127
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,307
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,000
Median debt at graduation
27.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
12.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Colorado Mountain College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$92,166+4%#266 of 966#547—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,563$64,949-5%#582 of 1176#815$13,881
Sustainability Studies$31,734$52,293-10%#15 of 17#15$10,188

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Colorado Mountain College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $869,697
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,425/mo — vs ~$711/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 81647 (3.1% cap, New Castle)

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🏆 Where Colorado Mountain College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Energy Systems Technology/Technician
of 10 schools
#5
Tourism and Travel Services Management
of 5 schools
#6
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
of 15 schools
#17
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,800 $12,240
Room $6,400
Board $5,720
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,726 $27,166

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Out Loans
$6,071
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,280
$30,001 - $48,000$2,767
$48,001 - $75,000$5,316
$75,001 - $110,000$11,633
$110,001+$12,738

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 262 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 213 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 118 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 111 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 88 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 71 grads/yr Information Technology 64 grads/yr Energy Systems Technology/Technician 59 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 54 grads/yr Real Estate 50 grads/yr Tourism and Travel Services Management 45 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 45 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 44 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 35 grads/yr General Studies 35 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 33 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 32 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 32 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 28 grads/yr Sustainability Studies 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Colorado Mountain College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

Student Demographics

5,673
Total Students
58%
Women
36%
Traditional Age (18-24)
11%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 30%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 58%
Off-Campus (Renters) 11%
With Family 32%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~613 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 36%
25-64 (Adult) 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Colorado Mountain College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Colorado Mountain College?
Tuition at Colorado Mountain College is $4,800 for in-state students and $12,240 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,071.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Mountain College?
The graduation rate at Colorado Mountain College is 26%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Colorado Mountain College a good school?
Colorado Mountain College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Colorado Mountain College?
Colorado Mountain College has a total enrollment of 5,673 students.
Is there rental demand near Colorado Mountain College?
Yes! Approximately 11% of students at Colorado Mountain College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 613 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology