Colorado Mountain College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,400

5.26% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,071

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,673

26.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

13.9%

5 Graduates

About

Colorado Mountain College is a higher education institution located in Garfield County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Colorado Mountain College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (223 degrees awarded), General Studies (52 degrees), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (48 degrees).

In 2023, 1,428 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colorado Mountain College. 49.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (869 degrees), 2.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (423 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Mountain College is $2,400, which is $−9,791 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Mountain College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 530 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Colorado Mountain College is $2,400, which is $9,792 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,071.

In 2023, 33% of undergraduate students attending Colorado Mountain College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Colorado Mountain College was $2,400. The cost of tuition at Colorado Mountain College is $−9,792 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Colorado Mountain College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,071

2023 Value

0.345%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Colorado Mountain College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,071. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Colorado Mountain College grew by 0.345%.

This chart compares the average net price of Colorado Mountain College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,866

Room and Board

$840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colorado Mountain College was of $11,866 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.43% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $840. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Colorado Mountain College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at Colorado Mountain College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 17.9% with respect to 2022, when 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Colorado Mountain College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Colorado Mountain College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 530 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Colorado Mountain College had a total enrollment of 5,673 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Mountain College is 1,503 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,170. This means that 26.5% of students enrolled at Colorado Mountain College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colorado Mountain College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.9% White, 29.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.23% Two or More Races, 0.952% Asian, 0.846% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0881% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Colorado Mountain College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.7%), followed by White Female (32.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colorado Mountain College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,673 students. The full-time enrollment at Colorado Mountain College is 1,503 and the part-time enrollment is 4,170. This means that 26.5% of students enrolled at Colorado Mountain College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Colorado Mountain College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colorado Mountain College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Colorado Mountain College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Colorado Mountain College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,514 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,683 enrolled students
Two or More Races
183 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colorado Mountain College is 61.9% White, 29.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.23% Two or More Races, 0.952% Asian, 0.846% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0881% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Colorado Mountain College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colorado Mountain College is white (869 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (423 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Colorado Mountain College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (223 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (52 degrees) and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (48 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colorado Mountain College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees awarded), Protective Services (103 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (323 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Mountain College are Police officers (140,071 people), Other managers (124,225 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (88,204 people), Software developers (50,159 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (47,720 people).

The most specialized majors at Colorado Mountain College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees awarded), Protective Services (103 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (323 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (39 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Mountain College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Colorado Mountain College are Mechanical Technologies (112 degrees awarded), Protective Services (103 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (323 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (39 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colorado Mountain College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colorado Mountain College.

Most Common (2023)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
174 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
107 degrees awarded
Information Technology
59 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Colorado Mountain College was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 174 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Colorado Mountain College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

716

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

712

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 716 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Mountain College, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (712).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Colorado Mountain College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Mountain College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.45 times more than the 74 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Colorado Mountain College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.48 times more than the 90 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Colorado Mountain College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Colorado Mountain College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
869 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
423 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colorado Mountain College is white (869 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (423 degrees).

3.78% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
475 degrees awarded
White Female
394 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
245 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colorado Mountain College is white male (475 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (394 degrees).

Operations

Colorado Mountain College has an endowment valued at nearly $22M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.89M (13.2%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Colorado Mountain College had a total salary expenditure of 101M. Colorado Mountain College employs 53 Professors, 45 Associate professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at Colorado Mountain College are Male Professor (29), Female Associate professor (29), and Female Professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Mountain College are: Management, with 115 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 46 employees.

Endowment

$22M

2023 Endowment

20%

growth from 2022

Colorado Mountain College has an endowment valued at about $22M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Colorado Mountain College grew 20% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.93M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Colorado Mountain College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.44M - Federal
$3.91M - State
$34.3k - Local

As of 2023, Colorado Mountain College received $3.44M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.91M from state grants and contracts, and $34.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$44.7M

2023 Salaries

11.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Colorado Mountain College paid a median of $44.7M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($101M) and a 11.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.45% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.694% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.9M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2023, Colorado Mountain College paid a total of $11.9M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

115 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Colorado Mountain College were Professor with 53 employees, Associate professor with 45 employees, and Assistant professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colorado Mountain College were Management with 115 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Colorado Mountain College was Male Professor with 29 employees, Female Associate professor with 29 employees, and Female Professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Colorado Mountain College.

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