Colorado Mountain College (CMC) aspires to serve and elevate the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of its beautiful Rocky Mountain region by welcoming all learners through its doors, delivering highly relevant education and training, and serving as a trusted partner for strategic collaboration and innovation.
Our Purpose (Mission)
Colorado Mountain College offers accessible, personalized, and affordable programs across a vast array of disciplines – from the liberal and visual arts to career and outdoor industry training. Through specialized certificate and undergraduate degree programs, adult basic education, and lifelong learning opportunities, CMC’s faculty and staff inspire, challenge, and prepare students to meaningfully impact Colorado’s Western Slope and beyond.
With a shared commitment to the health and well-being of place and one another, CMC maintains an enduring responsibility to contribute to the strength, resiliency, and sustainability of its local mountain communities.
Programs:
- Human Services
- Addictions Studies
- Community and Organizational Leadership
- Outdoor Psychology
- Psychology
Students:
Approximately 14,000 students annually
- Roughly 5,000 full-time credit students
- Nearly 80% of students are from Colorado
- Average age of full-time students: 20
- Average age of all students: 24
Faculty & Class Size:
- 113 full-time faculty members
- 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio collegewide