Colorado Mountain College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 2,821 students.
About This School
Colorado Mountain College is a public institution located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado with approximately 2,821 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,342 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $37,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is a public community college with multiple campuses in western Colorado, and headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,342/year average net price and a remarkably low median debt of $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, the 26% graduation rate and 56% freshman retention rate are real red flags — most students who start here don't finish — so you'll want to go in with a clear plan and strong support system. If you're pursuing a two-year credential or a practical career path in the western Colorado region and you're cost-conscious, it's worth a look, but students with four-year goals may want to evaluate transfer pathways carefully before enrolling.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,821 undergraduates).
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