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Colorado Mountain College Rifle
Education, innovation, and opportunity in beautiful rural western Colorado
Located in western Garfield County, CMC Rifle offers community-oriented learning. With a 13:1 student/teacher ratio, the campus provides personalized learning that fuels our students’ success. You’ll find the latest classroom technology and friendly staff who want to help you reach your goals. Computer labs, Interactive Video System (IVS) classrooms, integrated smart boards and the 287-seat Clough Auditorium are some the amenities available to students.
CMC Rifle’s offerings expand with online courses and three other CMC campuses within a 45-minute drive. Through these additional sites, you can complete a degree or certificate in science, medical, business, or education. Students can easily complete associate degrees and technical certificates without leaving Rifle. Bachelor’s degrees are accessible with minimal travel to one of the nearby campuses.
In the heart of the energy industry, the Rifle campus provides unique opportunities for gaining energy-focused certifications and associate degrees. Process Technology, Solar Energy and Welding are offered on-campus, only in Rifle. The campus provides valuable hands-on experience with a non-functioning gas & oil pad, and gas processing facility. Students can also learn first-hand from the on-campus solar farm that generates 33% of campus power.
@ Colorado Mountain College Rifle
PROGRAMS
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CLASSES
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FACULTY & STAFF
Meet the Faculty and Staff at CMC Rifle
“I dreamed of going to college but didn’t seem feasible or possible. CMC was the local college that opened so many doors….”
- Jesús Salgado
Map & Contact
Rifle, CO 81650
970-625-1871
970-625-0649, fax
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Campus Life
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Campus Portrait
Facts and figures about the student population and their successes.
Early Learners Center
The ELC is a state licensed pre-school program that also provides babysitting services for CMC students in evening classes.
Meeting & Conference Rental
CMC Rifle offers conference facilities, auditorium and meeting rooms with smart technology.
Energy Industry Training
Computers to well control, OSHA or custom courses for your business, CMC is your partner.
Sustainability at Colorado Mountain College
In 2009, CMC signed onto the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment. The college's current Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Action Plan direct the college to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions by 12.5% every 5 years until carbon neutrality is reached in the year 2050.
Track Energy Use and Spending at CMC Buildings
The Building Energy Navigator tracks energy use and energy spending on an hourly, daily, monthly and yearly basis. The site displays data for 19 CMC buildings including our three residence halls.