About Colorado Mountain College
At Colorado Mountain College, we open doors—welcoming all learners, strengthening mountain communities, and delivering hands-on education that leads to in-demand jobs for our graduates and greater opportunity for local employers. Discover affordable, high-impact learning in one of the most inspiring places on earth.
About Colorado Mountain College
At Colorado Mountain College, we open doors—welcoming all learners, strengthening mountain communities, and delivering hands-on education that leads to in-demand jobs for our graduates and greater opportunity for local employers. Discover affordable, high-impact learning in one of the most inspiring places on earth.
Low-debt Degrees are Smarter
Colorado Mountain College’s continuous commitment to an affordable and high-quality education helps you graduate with less student loan debt.
Despite our low costs, our student to teacher ratio is 12:1 – the small class atmosphere that you would expect from a small, private college.
CMC Honored to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution
The federal government designated Colorado Mountain College as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in 2021 after years of deliberate efforts to grow CMC’s student body to be 25% or more Latino. The HSI designation means the college is now eligible for additional grant funding that benefits all students. Learn more about the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation
Colorado’s First Dual Mission College
CMC was officially designated as Colorado’s first Dual Mission institution in 2021. Dual Mission colleges and universities offer a blend of certificate programs and associate degrees as well as bachelor’s degrees under one roof. They recognize that today's learners need and want a mix of liberal arts and hands-on career skills training. CMC hosted the National Dual Mission Summit in November 2022.
Fueling Student Success
Colorado Mountain College measures its success through your success. Our focus is on helping you meet your individual educational goals. That’s why students who attend Colorado Mountain College are more successful than their peers: They’re more likely to graduate or go on to attend four-year programs.
Supportive Communities that Provide Unique Opportunities
The college district covers 7,500 square miles, eight counties (and nine school districts), 15 wilderness areas, 24 14,000-ft peaks, and 18 ski resorts. Visit our campus webpages and get a feel for our locations and how they serve our students and communities.
Fast Facts
Opened: 1967 (founded in 1965)
College Type: Public, dual mission, local district college
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Governance: Locally controlled and property tax-supported, governed by a nine-member publicly elected board of trustees
Degrees Offered: 9 bachelor’s degrees, 55 associate emphasis areas, and 89 certificates
Enrollment: Approximately 14,000 students annually
- Roughly 5,000 full-time credit students
- Nearly 90% of students are from Colorado
- Average age of full-time students: 24
- Average age of all students: 25
Faculty & Class Size:
- 113 full-time faculty members
- 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio collegewide
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