Colorado Mountain College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Colorado Mountain College is a public certificate and vocational school in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, serving roughly 2,816 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,813 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,616. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,127 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,616
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,813 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,816 45.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.37%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 37.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 16.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,681
- Room & Board: $12,680 annual estimate
Colorado Mountain College: what the data shows
Common questions about Colorado Mountain College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Colorado Mountain College?
Colorado Mountain College is located in Glenwood Springs, CO (ZIP 81601-0233).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Colorado Mountain College public or private?
Colorado Mountain College is a Public institution.
How much does Colorado Mountain College cost?
Published tuition: $2,616 in-state, $12,840 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,813.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,190 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,311 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,413 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,512 |
| $110,001+ | $13,689 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,464.
How big is Colorado Mountain College?
Total enrollment: 2,816 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,681 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Mountain College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.37%.
First-year retention: 40.0%.
What do graduates of Colorado Mountain College earn?
Median earnings: $36,307 six years after entry; $44,127 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
12.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Colorado Mountain College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (262 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (213 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (118 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (111 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (88 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (71 completions)
- Information Technology (64 completions)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician (59 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (54 completions)
- Real Estate (50 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Colorado Mountain College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.37%; median earnings $44,127 at 10 years; net price $7,813. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,616
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colorado Mountain College was $2,616.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,813
2024 Value
In 2024 Colorado Mountain College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,813.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,252 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,813 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,464 4-Year In-State Tuition
$51,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,680 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$840 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,136 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$64,544 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Colorado Mountain College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colorado Mountain College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Colorado Mountain College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,524 | $7,356 | $10,262 |
| 2014 | $1,548 | $7,788 | $9,753 |
| 2015 | $1,556 | $9,140 | $8,212 |
| 2016 | $1,768 | $10,576 | $9,404 |
| 2017 | $1,840 | $10,840 | $8,757 |
| 2018 | $2,220 | $11,172 | $6,690 |
| 2019 | $2,220 | $11,172 | $7,459 |
| 2020 | $2,340 | $11,484 | $6,450 |
| 2021 | $2,460 | $11,484 | $6,002 |
| 2022 | $2,580 | $11,820 | $7,531 |
| 2023 | $2,700 | $12,540 | $6,342 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Colorado Mountain College reported total enrollment of about 2,816 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.1%), and Two or More Races (3.0%). About 12.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colorado Mountain College in 2024 is 2,816 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,681 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
40.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
2.78% 100% Completion Time
27.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.78% of students graduating from Colorado Mountain College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 64% male / 36% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Colorado Mountain College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$44,127 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1311.97% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colorado Mountain College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 262 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 213 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 118 completions
4. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 111 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 88 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 71 completions
7. Information Technology: 64 completions
8. Energy Systems Technology/Technician: 59 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 54 completions
Most popular programs at Colorado Mountain College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Colorado Mountain College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Colorado Mountain College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 16.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,184
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,483
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Colorado Mountain College is a public institution located in Glenwood Springs, CO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 2,816 students. Student body composition includes White (56.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.1%), Two or More Races (3.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.37%. Approximately 12.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-0233
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.37% graduation rate at Colorado Mountain College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colorado Mountain College located?
Colorado Mountain College is located in Glenwood Springs, CO.
How much does Colorado Mountain College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,616 and average net price is $7,813 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,680 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Colorado Mountain College?
Colorado Mountain College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,681 students, White (56.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colorado Mountain College?
About 37.5% of students at Colorado Mountain College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Colorado Mountain College earn?
Median earnings are $36,307 six years after entry and $44,127 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Colorado Mountain College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Colorado Mountain College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
Is Colorado Mountain College public or private?
Colorado Mountain College is a public institution located in Glenwood Springs, CO.
Is Colorado Mountain College an HBCU?
No. Colorado Mountain College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colorado Mountain College a tribal college?
No. Colorado Mountain College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Colorado Mountain College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Colorado Mountain College reports 35.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Colorado Mountain College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Colorado Mountain College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Colorado trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.