Colorado Mountain College is a public institution founded in 1965, headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It operates a dual mission, providing both academic and workforce education. The college offers certificate programs, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees designed to prepare students for in-demand jobs.
The institution serves a large geographic district spanning eight counties and 7,500 square miles across the Colorado Rocky Mountains. It maintains 11 campus locations, including sites in Leadville, Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Breckenridge, Dillon, Carbondale, Rifle, Salida, and Vail Valley at Edwards. The annual student enrollment is approximately 14,000, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1.
Colorado Mountain College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with a student body that is over 40% Latino. Nearly 90% of students are Colorado residents. The college is committed to affordable education, and its students typically graduate with less debt compared to broader averages. The institution's focus is on strengthening the mountain communities it serves.
